What United Arab Emirates really costs — daily budgets, a category breakdown, totals by trip length and how to save.
United Arab Emirates sits at the pricier end — plan a healthy budget, though savvy travellers can still trim costs. As a rough guide per person per day (excluding international flights): around $60 budget, $140 mid-range, and $500+ luxury. Estimate your trip with the Budget Calculator.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $30 | $70 | $250 |
| Food & drink | $15 | $35 | $125 |
| Transport | $8 | $18 | $65 |
| Activities & extras | $7 | $17 | $60 |
| Duration | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $300–$480 | $700–$1,050 | $2,500+ |
| 7 days | $420–$672 | $980–$1,470 | $3,500+ |
| 10 days | $600–$960 | $1,400–$2,100 | $5,000+ |
| 14 days | $840–$1,344 | $1,960–$2,940 | $7,000+ |
| 21 days | $1,260–$2,016 | $2,940–$4,410 | $10,500+ |
Excludes international flights. Estimates are for guidance only.