Quick answer: On the ground, excluding flights, Dubai costs about AED 250 to 370 per person per day on a budget, AED 550 to 900 mid-range, and AED 1,800+ luxury. A mid-range week for two is roughly AED 8,000 to 13,000. A family of four sharing rooms typically spends AED 14,000 to 22,000 for a 5 day mid-range trip, and groups save through shared transport and bulk bookings. Add 10 to 15% for extras. Figures are estimates as of October 2026.
Dubai’s cost swings by hotel and season. These numbers give you a realistic range before you ask for a quote.
Daily Cost per Person (Excluding Flights)
| Style | Hotel Per Night | Daily Spend Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | AED 150 to 300 (2 to 3 star) | AED 250 to 370 |
| Mid-range | AED 350 to 750 (4 star) | AED 550 to 900 |
| Luxury | AED 900 to 3,000+ (5 star) | AED 1,800+ |
Hotel rates are highest November to March and lowest in summer. A Tourism Dirham fee per room per night is added at checkout.
Typical Prices
| Item | Approx. Price |
|---|---|
| Street food or casual meal | AED 15 to 35 |
| Mid-range restaurant meal | AED 80 to 150 |
| Metro single ride | AED 3 to 7.50 |
| Metro day pass | About AED 20 |
| Taxi cross-town | AED 25 to 50 |
| Burj Khalifa, At the Top | From about AED 169 |
| Museum of the Future | About AED 169 |
| Dubai Frame | About AED 50 |
| Desert safari (shared) | From about AED 150 |
| Major waterpark | AED 300+ per adult |
Sample Budgets
Couples (7 days, mid-range)
Roughly AED 8,000 to 13,000 on the ground for two, excluding flights. Add a dhow dinner cruise and a few upgrades for a romantic trip. Honeymoon ideas →
Families of four (5 days, mid-range)
Rough range AED 14,000 to 22,000 excluding flights, depending on hotel and the theme parks you pick. Kids often get cheaper tickets and meals, and a family room or apartment can beat two separate rooms.
Groups (10+)
Per-person costs drop with shared coaches, group meals, and negotiated hotel rates. A custom group package avoids ordering 10 separate bookings. Group travel and corporate options →
These ranges are estimates built from published daily budgets. Your total depends on hotel, season, and activities.
How to Cut Costs Without Cutting the Trip
- Travel May to September for the lowest hotel rates.
- Book attractions online in advance.
- Use the metro for the main corridor.
- Eat at mid-range spots rather than hotel restaurants.
- Bundle flights, hotel and transfers in a package.
Get a Real Quote
Prices vary by dates and hotel. Get a free quote or browse packages, consultants respond within 2 hours.
