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Budget Breakdown: Daily Costs in Dubai

Dubai is known for luxury, but you can travel here at any budget level. This detailed guide breaks down daily expenses for accommodation, meals, transport, and attractions so you know exactly how much your Dubai trip will cost. Planning your visit during the right season can significantly impact your budget, and our AI trip planner can help optimize costs.

Updated: January 20256 min read

Dubai Budget Overview

AED 150–300
Budget Travelers
Backpackers, local food, public transport
AED 350–700
Mid-Range Travelers
3–4 star hotels, dining out
AED 900–2000+
Luxury Travelers
Resorts, premium dining, activities

Dubai Daily Cost Breakdown

AccommodationBudget-Friendly
AED 120–250
per day

Hostels, shared rooms, low-cost hotels in Deira and Bur Dubai.

Examples:

Backpacker hostelsBasic hotel roomsShared accommodations
AccommodationMid-Range
AED 300–550
per day

3–4 star hotels near metro stations and city attractions.

Examples:

City hotelsBusiness hotelsPrivate rooms
AccommodationLuxury
AED 700–2000+
per day

Premium hotels, beachfront resorts, and iconic properties.

Examples:

Palm Jumeirah resortsDowntown Dubai hotelsMarina luxury stays
MealsBudget-Friendly
AED 35–60
per day

Street food, cafeterias, local eateries in Old Dubai.

Examples:

Shawarma stallsIndian/Pakistani restaurantsFood courts
MealsMid-Range
AED 70–150
per day

Restaurants, cafés, casual dining throughout Dubai.

Examples:

Mall diningBeachfront cafésFood trucks
MealsLuxury
AED 200–500+
per day

Fine dining, brunch buffets, premium experiences.

Examples:

Hotel brunchMichelin-star restaurantsSky-high dining
TransportAll Levels
AED 20–40
per day

Metro, buses, trams, occasional taxi rides.

Examples:

Dubai MetroRTA busesTramCareem taxi
AttractionsAll Levels
AED 50–200+
per day

Iconic attractions vary by experience level.

Examples:

Burj KhalifaDubai FrameMuseumsDesert safari

📊 Data Sources & Official Information

Our cost estimates are based on current market rates and official sources:

Plan Your Dubai Travel Budget

Dubai can be affordable or ultra-luxurious depending on how you plan it. Understanding daily travel costs helps you stay within your budget while enjoying the best the city has to offer.

Use our Dubai Trip Planner to calculate personalized travel budgets with real-time updates.

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