Are you dreaming of a great vacation but do not have much money to spend? Or maybe money is not an issue and you want to experience a vacation that is one in a lifetime? Dubai is becoming more and more popular for travellers every year. Why? Because no matter if you are travelling on a budget with a back pack or wanting to unwind in luxury and peace, there are plenty of things to see and do. We took the time to breakdown what a weeks holiday in Dubai will cost on a budget and then similarly if luxury was the goal. What did we find? Read on to discover.
Budget and luxury holidays in Dubai how much do they cost?
For many years, Dubai has been known to attract visitors with its futuristic architecture, luxury hotels, and seemingly endless attractions. Although Dubai is synonymous with money, it does not have to be an expensive vacation. With a little planning, you can find time in Dubai for both a luxury holiday and lower-priced alternatives. The city offers so much opportunity – from cheap hotels and inexpensive restaurants to upscale apartments and fine dining.
In Dubai, the terms expensive and cheap are relative. Wealth and luxury blend together, with attractions available for every budget. We once wrote about when the cheapest time to go to Dubai is – now let’s dig deeper and make some comparisons so that everyone can adjust up their travel style to match their budget. What’s the price of a luxury stay in Dubai? Can you even go to Dubai on a budget? Let’s check out the variation of costs depending on your travel style.
The cost of a holiday in Dubai in 2025/26 – a comparison of expenses
Let is break down the cost maybe for a holiday in Dubai in both a budget and luxury ways:
Flights: Budget flights, depending on where you are flying from, can cost anywhere between €200-300 return. For a luxury experience in business class, flights can be in the several thousand euro range.
Accommodation: Budget accommodation can vary depending on preferences. Hostels can cost under €25 a night and hotels are €25+. Private Apartments constructed by Two Continents can cost anywhere between €25 – €100, depending on the season. While luxury accommodation can cost up to €250 purely for a room.
Attractions: Dubai has plentiful attractions for free it is easy to relax at the public JBR beach, enjoy an impressive show of the Dubai Fountain outside of the Burj Khalifa (which runs every 30 minutes between 6-11 PM, daily), or walk along the picturesqueDubai Marina Walk. Further aflield, you can check out Dubai Creek, which has local markets, including the Gold Souk and Spice Souk, at a very limited cost to you.
In the case of paid or luxury experiences, access to Burj Khalifa’s observation deck is approximately €40, and an exhilarating desert safari with a Bedouin dinner, approximately €50-100. If you’d prefer a yacht excursion into the beautiful and clear waters of the Persian Gulf, your trip should cost under €25-50. A visit to the Dubai Aquarium will also cost you approximately €25-30. For amusement parks such as Motiongate Dubai or Legoland, expect approximately €65-70, and the Museum of the Future is around €35. However, guests of the Atlantis The Royal hotel get free entrance to theAquaventure water park.
