Dubai
UAE · city · beach · nightlife
8 days · 2 adults · September · 8,327 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (30 days)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,240 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $446 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $560 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $352 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $120 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,974 |
| likely $3,497–$4,451 · $1,987 per person · $497 per day · high confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,240 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,012 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,088 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $320 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $768 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $120 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,644 |
| likely $4,966–$6,321 · $2,822 per person · $705 per day · high confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,240 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $2,142 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $2,080 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $704 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,520 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $120 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $8,902 |
| likely $7,834–$9,970 · $4,451 per person · $1,113 per day · high confidence | |