Dubai travel guide
The cost of a Dubai trip depends on four things: hotel area and category, number of nights, travel dates and what is included, such as desert safari type and Abu Dhabi. December to February and New Year are peak. Summer is cheaper. Our packages are land-only; flights are extra.
Facts checked 2 Nov 2026
| Package | Nights | Hotels | Included | From, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Classic 4N | 4 | Comfort |
| ₹65,000 (approximate) |
| Dubai Honeymoon 4N | 4 | Comfort |
| ₹65,000 (approximate) |
| Dubai Shopping Festival Special 4N | 4 | Comfort |
| ₹65,000 (approximate) |
*Approximate price per person, excl. GST. Contact us for exact pricing.
Dubai is generally a premium destination: hotels, taxis, attractions and dining can be expensive in central areas and during peak season. There is no single official tariff for Dubai packages, so quotes vary widely between operators. That makes it more useful to understand what drives the price than to chase one headline number. This guide explains what you pay for, what is usually included, and how to compare quotes fairly.
Our research groups Dubai stays into four broad levels. Budget stays (3-star, usually with breakfast) are found in Bur Dubai, Deira, Al Barsha and the airport area. Standard 4-star stays are in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Al Barsha and Deira. Premium 5-star stays are in Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. Luxury 5-star and resort stays are in Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai. Most packages use breakfast as the meal basis. The area matters as much as the star rating, because a hotel with good Metro access saves transfer time and money.
A land package usually covers the hotel with breakfast, private or shared airport transfers, sightseeing, and a desert safari. Our packages are land-only: flights are not included and are booked separately. Always ask for a written quote that lists exactly what is included, and compare like with like.
It can be, particularly for centrally located hotels, premium attractions, taxis, alcohol and luxury dining. But travellers also find ways to lower the cost: the Metro is the most economical way to travel, with fares generally between AED 3 and AED 7.5 depending on the zones, on a Nol card. Metered taxis start around AED 25 for airport trips plus distance charges. Local restaurants, including Indian eateries in Bur Dubai, Karama and Deira, cost less than hotel and mall dining.
Check the hotel name and area, the number of nights, whether breakfast is included, which transfers are private, which attractions and tickets are included, the type of desert safari, whether Abu Dhabi is part of the plan, and what is excluded, such as flights, visa and insurance. A cheaper quote often leaves out something another quote includes.
Compare our written packages: Dubai Classic 4N, Dubai Abu Dhabi 5N, Dubai Family with Theme Parks 5N, Dubai Honeymoon 4N and Dubai Shopping Festival Special 4N.
Tell our planners your dates, number of travellers and hotel preference, and we will send a written quote with every inclusion listed. See our Dubai tour packages, or read best time to visit Dubai to pick cheaper dates.
Ready-made trips
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*Approximate price per person, excl. GST. Contact us for exact pricing.
Packages cover stays, transfers, sightseeing and meals as listed. Flights are not included. Prices are per person, excl. GST.
FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Dubai.
It can be, particularly for centrally located hotels, premium attractions, taxis and luxury dining. The Metro and local restaurants, including Indian eateries in Bur Dubai, Karama and Deira, reduce costs. Travelling outside December to February also helps.
Prices change with hotel area and star category, trip length, travel dates and inclusions such as the desert safari type, Burj Khalifa tickets, private transfers and an Abu Dhabi day trip. Always compare written quotes that list the same inclusions.
Not in ours. Tripstor packages are land-only and cover the hotel, transfers and sightseeing in your itinerary. Flights, visa and travel insurance are arranged separately unless your itinerary says otherwise, and our planners can advise on flight timings.
Travel in the shoulder months, stay near a Metro station rather than in the most central area, use the Metro for major routes, pick one observation deck, and confirm desert safari inclusions before booking. Avoid New Year week if the budget is tight.
Fares generally range from AED 3 to AED 7.5 depending on the zones you travel through. A Nol card works on the Metro, tram, bus and some other public transport. Taxis use metered fares, with airport trips typically starting around AED 25 plus distance charges.
Bur Dubai, Deira, Al Barsha and the airport area are the usual budget areas, with 3-star hotels that often include breakfast. Check Metro access, because a cheaper hotel far from the line can add taxi cost and travel time.
Usually yes. July, for example, commonly has low-season pricing, and summer rates are lower than in December to February. The trade-off is extreme heat, so build the trip around indoor attractions, a good hotel pool and outdoor time early or late.
In our packages, flights are not included. Visa, travel insurance and some meals or optional upgrades may be priced separately depending on the itinerary, so check the written quote for the exact inclusions before you pay.
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