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UAE Trip Cost Calculator
Adjust the options below to build a realistic budget for your trip - from a 3-day Dubai stopover to a two-week tour of all seven emirates.
UAE Trip Cost Estimator
Adjust the sliders to estimate your total trip cost.
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Accommodation
Daily food budget
3
Each activity estimated at AED 150–AED 350 (tours, day trips, entry fees).
Include local transport?
AED 20–AED 80/day (buses, trains, taxis)
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Estimates only - prices vary by season, location, and booking channel. Excludes flights.
What the numbers mean
All prices are approximate, per person where relevant, as of 2026. Rates swing widely by season and are least certain for luxury hotels.
- Accommodation: Hostel dorms start from approximately AED 70 per night. Mid-range hotels run AED 400-900, higher on weekends and from November to February. Five-star rooms start around AED 1,200.
- Food: A shawarma costs approximately AED 10-15 and a South Asian cafeteria meal AED 20-40. Casual restaurants in Marina or Downtown run AED 80-150 per person. Alcohol is sold only in licensed venues and adds significantly.
- Activities: A shared desert safari costs approximately AED 150-250, and premium or overnight versions AED 350-600. Burj Khalifa tickets and theme parks are typically AED 150-400 depending on tier and timing.
- Transport: Dubai Metro journeys cost AED 3-8.50 with a Nol card. Taxis run AED 20-35 for a typical 10 km trip. Car rental adds roughly AED 100-250 per day.
- Flights: Not included - budget separately. Fares vary widely by origin and season.