How much spending money do I need for 7 days in Dubai?

For a mid-range traveler, budget around AED 3,500 - 4,500 ($950 - $1,200) for 7 days. This covers food, metro/taxi, and entry tickets to major attractions like Burj Khalifa and Desert Safari.

Is food expensive in Dubai?

It varies hugely. A shawarma costs AED 15 ($4), a mall food court meal is AED 40 ($11), while a nice dinner with drinks can easily cost AED 300+ ($80) per person.

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2025 Spending Guide

How Much Money Do You Need for a 1 Week Trip to Dubai?

From AED 10 karak tea to AED 1,000 steak dinners, Dubai caters to every wallet. We broke down the realistic spending money you need for 7 days.

💰 Total 7-Day Budget (excluding flights/hotels)

🎒 Budget Saver

AED 1,500

($400 USD)

Metro, Shawarmas, Free Beaches.

👔 Mid-Range

AED 4,000

($1,100 USD)

Taxis, Nice Dinners, Burj Khalifa, Safari.

💎 Luxury

AED 10,000+

($2,700+ USD)

Beach Clubs, Fine Dining, Uber Black.

🍽️ Food Costs

Item	Cost (AED)	Notes
Fast Food / Shawarma	15 - 35	Cafeterias are cheap & delicious.
Casual Mall Dining	60 - 90	Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang's etc.
Coffee / Latte	20 - 28	Starbucks is expensive here.
Cocktail / Beer	45 - 65	Alcohol is pricey & only in hotels.

🎟️ Attraction Tickets

Burj Khalifa (Top):AED 169+
Desert Safari (Standard):AED 150 - 250
Aquaventure Waterpark:AED 320
Museum of the Future:AED 149

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🚇 Transport Costs

Dubai Metro: The cheapest way. A 'Silver NOL Card' costs AED 25 (with AED 19 credit). Most trips cost AED 3 to AED 7.5.

Taxi (Careem/Uber): Minimum fare is AED 12. A 20-minute ride usually costs AED 40-60.

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