Dubai trip cost and budget guide
Desert adventures, record-breaking towers and beach clubs. Here’s what a trip to Dubai typically costs, when to go, where to stay and how to plan your days.
How much a trip to Dubai costs
Daily costs depend most on how you travel. On a budget, expect around $61–$110 per person a day; in comfort, $142–$267; and in luxury, $395–$770 (two people sharing a room, before getting there).
| Typical cost | Budget | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotelper room per night | $50–$90 | $120–$220 | $350–$700 |
| Foodper person per day | $15–$25 | $30–$55 | $80–$150 |
| Local transportper person per day | $6–$10 | $12–$22 | $40–$70 |
| Activitiesper person per day | $15–$30 | $40–$80 | $100–$200 |
A sample trip: 2 adults, 5 days and 4 nights
- Budget: $560–$1,010 in total, about $280–$505 per person.
- Comfort: $1,300–$2,450 in total, about $650–$1,225 per person.
- Luxury: $3,600–$7,000 in total, about $1,800–$3,500 per person.
Hotel prices are about 15% higher in peak season and 10% lower in the low season. Amounts are in US dollars and don’t include getting there, visas or insurance. They’re TravelWise planning estimates, last checked 12 October 2026, not quotes: check prices before you book.
Best time to visit Dubai
November to March, when days are warm rather than scorching.
| Month | Season | Temperature | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | 15–24°C | mostly dry |
| February | Peak | 16–25°C | mostly dry |
| March | Peak | 18–29°C | mostly dry |
| April | Shoulder | 22–33°C | mostly dry |
| May | Shoulder | 26–38°C | mostly dry |
| June | Low | 28–40°C | mostly dry |
| July | Low | 30–41°C | mostly dry |
| August | Low | 30–41°C | mostly dry |
| September | Low | 27–39°C | mostly dry |
| October | Shoulder | 24–35°C | mostly dry |
| November | Peak | 19–30°C | mostly dry |
| December | Peak | 16–26°C | mostly dry |
Where to stay in Dubai
- Budget: Budget hotel near the metro, around Deira or Al Barsha ($50–$90 a night).
- Comfort: 4★ hotel with pool, around Downtown or Dubai Marina ($120–$220 a night).
- Luxury: 5★ beach resort, around Jumeirah or Palm Jumeirah ($350–$700 a night).
A sample Dubai itinerary
After an arrival day, here’s how you could spend your time:
- Day 2: Downtown
- Burj Khalifa At the Top
- Dubai Mall
- Dubai Fountain show
- Day 3: Old Dubai
- Al Fahidi district
- Abra across the Creek
- Gold and Spice Souks
- Day 4: Desert safari
- Dune bashing
- Camel ride
- Dinner under the stars
- Day 5: Beach day
- Jumeirah Beach
- Burj Al Arab views
- Sunset at Dubai Marina
Money, apps and practical tips
- Currency: AED. Plan on about $10–$25 in cash per person a day. Cards work almost everywhere; keep some dirhams for souks and abra rides.
- Emergency: Police 999 · Ambulance 998
- Plugs: Type G · 230 V
- Tipping: 10–15% where service isn't included
- Rides: Careem, Uber. Licensed taxis and private cars
- Food delivery: Talabat, Careem Food
- Transit: S'hail. Official RTA app for metro, tram and buses
Entry and visas
- Indian passports with a valid US visa or green card, or UK/EU residence, can get a visa on arrival.
- The UAE requires a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
Entry rules change and depend on your passport: always confirm them with official government sources before you travel.
Plan your Dubai trip
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