The average price of a 7-day trip to the United Arab Emirates is $1,515 for a solo traveler, $2,544 for a couple, and $2,756 for a family of 4. United Arab Emirates hotels range from $47 to $171 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $150 to $670 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to the United Arab Emirates (from all airports) are between $720 and $1,407 per person for economy flights and $2,261 to $4,418 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $72 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

 

 

The Cheapest Times to Visit the United Arab Emirates

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to the United Arab Emirates and stay in a United Arab Emirates hotel:

  • January 8th to March 25th (except the weeks of February 12th and March 12th)
  • August 6th to December 9th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in the United Arab Emirates is usually early to mid September.

 

Average United Arab Emirates Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit the United Arab Emirates for a week is $1,062-$3,018($152-$431 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $455 to $1,302 for economy

Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $165 to $202 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit the United Arab Emirates for a week is $1,770-$4,823($253-$689 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $73 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $911 to $2,603 for economy

Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $165 to $202 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit the United Arab Emirates for a week is $3,540-$9,035($506-$1,291 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $146 to $289 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,822 to $5,206 for economy

Lodging: $116 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $244 to $301 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to the United Arab Emirates

How cheap can you make a vacation to the United Arab Emirates? The cheapest trip to the United Arab Emirates is about $117 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 7% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $40.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit the United Arab Emirates for a week is $821-$2,394($117-$342 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $455 to $1,302 for economy

Lodging: $40 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $110 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit the United Arab Emirates for a week is $1,403-$3,947($200-$564 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $911 to $2,603 for economy

Lodging: $40 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $110 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit the United Arab Emirates for a week is $2,800-$7,456($400-$1,065 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,822 to $5,206 for economy

Lodging: $79 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $170 to $207 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is easy to travel to the United Arab Emirates cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury United Arab Emirates Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in the United Arab Emirates.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit the United Arab Emirates for a week is $2,195-$11,803($314-$1,686 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $146 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,145 to $3,287 for first class

Lodging: $91 to $171 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $620 to $1,249 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit the United Arab Emirates for a week is $3,844-$16,113($549-$2,302 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $292 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,290 to $6,575 for first class

Lodging: $91 to $171 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $620 to $1,249 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit the United Arab Emirates for a week is $7,688-$28,511($1,098-$4,073 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $583 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,580 to $13,150 for first class

Lodging: $182 to $343 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $953 to $1,880 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

United Arab Emirates Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in the United Arab Emirates is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in the United Arab Emirates due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

United Arab Emirates Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

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Hotel Price

Prices are based on United Arab Emirates hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

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Percent of rentals

There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in the United Arab Emirates.

 

Flight Costs to the United Arab Emirates

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,407 average in late December to a low of $720 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $1,029. These prices are based on millions of flights. For the United Arab Emirates our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In the United Arab Emirates, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $687, so you can easily save about 95% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

 

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around the United Arab Emirates can easily cost $271 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $541 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

 

 

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