How Much Money Do You Need to Go to Dubai?

Dubai works for different budgets: from simple stays with metro and street food to five-star hotels, taxis and signature experiences. On this page you'll see transparent estimates for typical daily costs, so you know what to set aside before you book.

Use the calculator below to build your own trip plan. Choose the number of nights, type of accommodation, meal preferences, transport option, attractions and travelers (including children), and instantly see a clear breakdown of your expected total spend.

Number of nights 3 nights • 4 days
Adults
Kids under 12
Stay type
Price = per room / night Assume 2 adults per room
Food plan
Kids ≈ 50% of adult cost
Transport
Paid attractions (total) 4 attractions
Burj Khalifa, desert safari, fountain show, museums, cruises, parks…
Estimated total budget
AED
Select options to see your estimate.
Accommodation
Food & drinks
Transport
Attractions
Adjust the sliders and options on the left to generate a tailored Dubai budget summary.
All numbers are approximate and in AED, meant as a planning benchmark.
Tweak the presets to match your style.