How much does a trip to United Arab Emirates cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedAED 4,900 46%
- FoodAED 2,520 24%
- TransportAED 630 6%
- SightsAED 2,520 24%
What a day costs in United Arab Emirates
Per person, in AED
A mid-range day in United Arab Emirates costs about AED 755 per person: AED 350 for a bed, AED 180 for food, AED 45 for local transport and AED 180 for sights. On a budget the same day is about AED 190; in comfort, about AED 1,800. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $206.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm in Deira / 3-star in Bur Dubai / 4-star in Downtown · Source | AED 120 | AED 350 | AED 700 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Dubai · Source | AED 60 | AED 180 | AED 450 |
| Transport a dayDubai metro and buses / one short taxi / mostly taxis · Source | AED 10 | AED 45 | AED 150 |
| Sights a dayOne free sight / Burj Khalifa / guided tour or two paid sights · Source | Free | AED 180 | AED 500 |
| A day in total | AED 190 | AED 755 | AED 1,800 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Youssef Haddad against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
United Arab Emirates trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to AED 10,570.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | AED 570$155 | AED 2,265$617 | AED 5,400$1,470 |
| 7 days | AED 1,330$362 | AED 5,285$1,439 | AED 12,600$3,431 |
| 14 days | AED 2,660$724 | AED 10,570$2,878 | AED 25,200$6,862 |
| 30 days | AED 5,700$1,552 | AED 22,650$6,167 | AED 54,000$14,704 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does United Arab Emirates cost per day?
For one person, about AED 190 on a budget, AED 755 mid-range or AED 1,800 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in United Arab Emirates?
For one person, about AED 1,330 on a budget, AED 5,285 mid-range or AED 12,600 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in United Arab Emirates?
About AED 5,320 on a budget, AED 21,140 mid-range or AED 50,400 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is United Arab Emirates expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in United Arab Emirates costs about $206. Of the 112 destinations we price, 84 are cheaper and 27 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to United Arab Emirates?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: AED 350 of the AED 755 a day, about 46%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.