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Budget Planning 2025

Dubai Travel on a Budget Breakdown:
Flight + Hotel Costs

Dubai has a reputation for being a millionaire's playground. But millions of budget travelers visit every year. Here is the realistic math on what you will actually spend.

πŸ“Š The 5-Day Budget Estimate (Per Person)

Based on travel from India/Pakistan/GCC region.

CategoryBudget Cost (AED)Strategy
Return Flight700 - 900Book 2mo early. Air India Express/Air Arabia.
Hotel (5 Nights)750 - 1,000~150-200 AED/night. Stay in Deira/Bur Dubai.
Visa + Insurance350 - 500Standard tourist visa fee.
Food & Metro500 - 600Shawarmas, Cafeterias, NOL Card.
TOTALAED 2,300 - 3,000Approx $800 USD

✈️ Saving on Flights

  • βœ… Land in Sharjah: Often saves AED 150.
  • βœ… Cabin Bag Only: Saves AED 100-200. You are only here for 5 daysβ€”wash your clothes!

🏨 Saving on Hotels

Deira / Al Rigga

Old Dubai. Amazing cheap food. Close to Metro. AED 150/night.

Al Barsha (Behind MOE)

Newer. Close to Marina. AED 200-250/night.

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