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Dubai Trip Cost Calculator 2026
🇦🇪 UAE · per person, flights excluded, mid-range stay · Updated October 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 284 | $77.4 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | AED 160 | $43.6 |
| Sights & tickets | AED 1,020 | $278 |
| SIM | AED 84 | $22.9 |
| Buffer (10%) | AED 385 | $105 |
| Total (per person) | AED 4,238 | $1,155 |
| 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 355 | $96.7 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | AED 200 | $54.5 |
| Sights & tickets | AED 1,190 | $324 |
| SIM | AED 84 | $22.9 |
| Buffer (10%) | AED 484 | $132 |
| Total (per person) | AED 5,323 | $1,450 |
| 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 497 | $135 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | AED 280 | $76.3 |
| Sights & tickets | AED 1,530 | $417 |
| SIM | AED 84 | $22.9 |
| Buffer (10%) | AED 681 | $186 |
| Total (per person) | AED 7,492 | $2,041 |
| Item | AED | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (1-month studio rental) | AED 17,407 | $4,743 |
| Food (2 local meals/day + 3 dinners out/week) | AED 3,643 | $993 |
| Cafés & snacks | AED 780 | $213 |
| Transport (transit + 4 taxi rides/week) | AED 643 | $175 |
| SIM (30 days) | AED 252 | $68.7 |
| Laundry & living | AED 451 | $123 |
| Sights & activities | AED 1,700 | $463 |
| Buffer (10%) | AED 2,488 | $678 |
| Total (per person) | AED 27,364 | $7,456 |
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 $1,155 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 $2,041 per person — roughly $292 a day.
How much is a month in Dubai?
About $7,456 including a short-term studio rental and living costs.
How do I track what I actually spend?
Start a trip with this budget using the button above, then snap receipts, menus, Grab trips or delivery orders — items and prices are logged automatically, with money left, a daily allowance and a split with travel mates. No login, CSV export.