Dubai Trip Cost Calculator 2026
🇦🇪 UAE · per person, flights excluded, mid-range stay · Updated September 2026
| Item | AED | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (3 nights · mid-range hotel) | AED 1,545 | $421 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | AED 760 | $207 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | AED 280 | $76.3 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | AED 112 | $30.5 |
| Sights & tickets | AED 860 | $234 |
| SIM | AED 84 | $22.9 |
| Buffer (10%) | AED 364 | $99.2 |
| Total (per person) | AED 4,005 | $1,091 |
| Item | AED | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (4 nights · mid-range hotel) | AED 2,060 | $561 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | AED 950 | $259 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | AED 350 | $95.4 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | AED 140 | $38.1 |
| Sights & tickets | AED 990 | $270 |
| SIM | AED 84 | $22.9 |
| Buffer (10%) | AED 457 | $125 |
| Total (per person) | AED 5,031 | $1,371 |
| Item | AED | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (6 nights · mid-range hotel) | AED 3,090 | $842 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | AED 1,330 | $362 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | AED 490 | $134 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | AED 196 | $53.4 |
| Sights & tickets | AED 1,250 | $341 |
| SIM | AED 84 | $22.9 |
| Buffer (10%) | AED 644 | $175 |
| Total (per person) | AED 7,084 | $1,930 |
| Item | AED | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (1-month studio rental) | AED 18,746 | $5,108 |
| Food (2 local meals/day + 3 dinners out/week) | AED 3,643 | $993 |
| Cafés & snacks | AED 750 | $204 |
| Transport (transit + 4 taxi rides/week) | AED 540 | $147 |
| SIM (30 days) | AED 252 | $68.7 |
| Laundry & living | AED 673 | $183 |
| Sights & activities | AED 1,460 | $398 |
| Buffer (10%) | AED 2,606 | $710 |
| Total (per person) | AED 28,670 | $7,812 |
Reference prices blend public data with traveler reports. Hostels, local eateries and transit can cut this by 30–40%.
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FAQ
How much does a 4-day trip to Dubai cost?
About $1,091 per person with a mid-range hotel, flights excluded. Hostels and local eateries cut it by 30–40%.
What is a one-week budget for Dubai?
About $1,930 per person — roughly $276 a day.
How much is a month in Dubai?
About $7,812 including a short-term studio rental and living costs.
How do I track what I actually spend?
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