How much does a vacation in Dubai cost in 2021 and what are the prices for food, hotels, flights? We will find out all the necessary information about the trip and how to get to the center cheaper. We read carefully and ask questions in the comments, links to the services provided in the article will help you significantly save on a flight to the UAE, booking a hotel or buying a hot tour by the sea.
The city is the tourist center of the entire Arabian Peninsula. Millions of tourists from Europe, Russia, Central Asia and many other countries come here every year.
For our compatriots, a vacation in the UAE provides an opportunity to plunge into an Arab fairy tale, to get acquainted with the traditions and customs of the East. In addition, the country offers excellent opportunities for a beach holiday during the winter months.
How to get to the center from the airport?
The airport in Dubai is located in Deira, near the border with Sharjah. There are several ways to get from the airport to the city center:
Metro fares
Metro stations are located near the airport. It has only two branches - green and red... Stops at the airport terminals are located on the red line, which leads the route to the city center - Down Town. This is where the main attractions of Dubai are located.
The green route follows the districts of the old city center - Deira.
Using the metro is very easy. You can buy 3 types of tickets at the station:
- one-time trip - red card;
- reusable silver card - gives the right to travel in ordinary carriages;
- reusable gold card - it gives the right to travel in VIP class carriages.
It is important to note that the metro has separate carriages for women, where men are not allowed to enter.
If you do not like crowded cars, then it is better to immediately purchase a gold card. The cost of the trip is twice as expensive, but you can ride comfortably in soft chairs.
It is better not to purchase single tickets. They are much more expensive than reusable cards. Silver and gold cards can be purchased for 20 dirhams, you will already have 14 dirhams in your account.
If you want to get to the Dubai Mall, then you should get off at the stop - Burj Khalifa. You don't even have to go outside. Directly from the metro along the corridors you will find yourself in a shopping center. The same goes for the Mall of the Emirates.
Tourists should be aware that the metro is constantly visited by controllers and may be fined for non-observance of the rules of use:
- you cannot eat, drink, or chew chewing gum on the subway;
- you cannot sleep in the carriages;
- it is not allowed to be in a VIP carriage for holders of silver cards.
Subway map
How much does it cost to take a taxi?
There are 4 main types of taxis in Dubai:
- Urban or municipal... You can catch it almost everywhere. In shopping malls, you need to queue at specialized places to get a taxi. The cost of landing is 3 dirhams, the cost of 1 km is 2 dirhams. When crossing the Dubai-Sharjah border, an additional 20 dirhams are paid. Also, when driving under the specially installed Salik terminals, an additional 4 dirhams are paid. You can get from the airport to the Center for 20-40 dirhams.
There are specialized female taxis, the drivers are women, dressed in pink.
- Private companies... They mainly offer their services in hotels and hotels. Cars are white. Such taxis offer their services 2-3 times more expensive than municipal carriers.
- Private drivers... They mainly offer transportation services near major shopping malls and the airport. They may charge a high price for their services. It is better not to contact them, especially single women.
City bus ride
The city has comfortable buses that follow the developed routes. You need to pay with the same card as for the metro. The cost of the trip on Wednesday is 3-4 dirhams. The buses are air-conditioned, and there is also a women's area. The only drawback is that the interval between flights can be 30 minutes.
It should be noted that the only means of transportation at night is a taxi, as the metro and bus services stop working at 23:00.
From the Airport to the center, you can take route 55.
- You can book a taxi online, they will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign >>
Prices in Dubai 2021
Let's see what prices are offered by hotels and airlines this season? Do you want to know how you can save money when planning your trip? In this section, we will consider the prices in the UAE for food, housing, tickets.
Prices for air tickets from Moscow and Russian cities
When planning a trip to Dubai, we advise you to check the prices for air tickets on the website aviasales.com, the service offers the cheapest options.
The cost of plane tickets to Dubai from Russian cities in October (the price is indicated for a round-trip ticket). The most popular destination is Dubai-Moscow, the prices for air tickets are the lowest:
- Moscow - 11,500 rubles;
- St. Petersburg - 19,800 rubles;
- Kazan -17,700 rubles;
- Perm - 24,500 rubles;
- Yekaterinburg - 20,300 rubles;
- Novosibirsk -21,000 rubles;
- Yakutsk - 44,000 rubles;
- Sochi - 25,500 rubles;
- Simferopol - 22,200 rubles.
You can find an inexpensive plane ticket to the UAE on the search page >>
Below is a table that will help you find cheap flights to the UAE from Moscow.
Prices in hotels in Dubai
A selection of offers was made using hotellook.ru.
Deira District
Shopping centers, markets, cafes and restaurants are concentrated in this area. Most hotels provide tourists with a free shuttle to the beach. Hotels in the area are inexpensive and close to the airport.
- Dubai Palm Hotel 3 * - 2429 rubles. for two. The hotel is located next to the metro station Salsh al din.
- Sun & Sands Hotel 3 * - 2900 rubles. Close to the airport as well as the metro station.
- Novotel Deira City Center 4 * -7000 RUB It has an excellent location - across the street from a shopping center and metro.
- Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira 5 * - 9400 rubles. The hotel is located in a bay next to a shopping center.
- Pullman Dubai Creek City Center 5 * - 9540 rubles. The hotel is a continuation of the shopping center Diera City Center.
You can find hotels for every taste and budget in the Deira area through Booking.com >>
Al Barsha District
Located close to Dubai Down Town and the main street. Sheikh Zayed.
- Atana Hotel 4 * - 6200 rubles;
- First Central Hotel Apartments 4 * - 5400 rubles;
- All hotels in the Al Barsha area >>
Down Town Dubai
The hotels are located near the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, the main attraction.
- Manzil Downtown Dubai 4 * - 20,900 rubles;
- Vida Downtown Dubai 4* - 20,700 rubles.
- Radisson Blu Dubai Downtown 4 * - 8700 rubles.
Jumeirah District
There are hotels near the coastline and beaches of Dubai.
- Al Khoory Executive Hotel, Al Wasl 3 * -5400 rubles;
- Jumeira Rotana Dubai 4 *- 7,500 rubles;
- Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa 5 * - 14,000 rubles.
Rental prices in Dubai
Private housing in Dubai is popular with the working class for a long time, many employees of the company are paid for living in fairly good apartments and houses on the shore. In this section, we will consider the prices for private accommodation in Dubai from the owners, presented on the website booking.com:
- JA Oasis Beach Tower Apartments - £ 300 per day;
- City Premiere Marina Hotel Apartments - 10,500 rubles;
- DAMAC Maison Dubai Mall Street - 12,700 rubles;
- Nassima Towers Hotel Apartments - 10 600 rubles;
- Coral Boutique Villas - 52,300 rubles;
- Jumeirah Holiday House - RUB 46,000
Food and meal prices
The cost of resting in Dubai is significantly influenced by the food item in cafes and restaurants, we advise you to calculate your expenses in advance. This will help you plan your budget.
Food prices in Dubai are much higher than in our country. This is due to the fact that nothing is produced or grown in the country. All products are brought from neighboring countries. Consider the cost of food in Dubai:
- bread - 4.46 dirham;
- 1 l. milk - 6 dirham;
- 12 large eggs - 13 dirhams;
- 1 kg. tomato - 8 dirham;
- 500 gr. cheese - 27 dirham;
- 1 kg. apples - 9 dirhams;
- 1 kg. potatoes - 5 dirhams;
- 2L. Coca-Cola - 5 dirham;
Beer in specialized supermarkets - 8 dirhams;
A bottle of red wine - 79 dirham.
Lunch in the restaurant, including drinks, will cost 55 dirhams, food in fast food restaurants - 25-30 dirhams.For example: Big Mac at McDonald's will cost you 14 dirhams, if you order a combo with drinks and french fries - 23 dirhams.
Coffee at Starbacks costs 15-23 dirhams, you can also buy pastries for 10-20 dirhams.
There is a restaurant chain in Dubai that is loved by all tourists from Russia for delicious dishes and low prices. Here you can order dishes from seafood inexpensively. For example, a dish of mixed seafood will cost 55 dirhams, spaghetti of various types - 20-25 dirhams,
It is important to note that the portions in restaurants are very large, so one dish is sufficient.
If you order beer from the bar, then you should bring a snack free of charge.
Prices for tours to Dubai all inclusive
Let's move on to the prices for vouchers and find out how much it costs to have an all-inclusive vacation.
Tours to the UAE can be booked inexpensively on the website Travelata.ru. Here you can find very advantageous offers from 120 major tour operators (TEZ, Coral, Anex…). When choosing vouchers, pay attention to the daily cost calendar, thanks to which you can save money.
Consider the cost of a trip to Dubai from Moscow at the beginning of October for two for 5 nights:
- Rihab Rotana4 * - 63,200 rubles;
- Arabian Park 4 * - 64,500 rubles;
- Regent Palace - 68,000 rubles;
- Ibis Al Barsha 3 * - 65,000 rubles.
Prices for last minute tours to Dubai from Moscow:
- Al Bustan Hotels Flats - 48800 rubles;
- Al Bustan Tower Hotel Suites - 51,300 rubles;
- Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai - £ 675
If you are interested in an all-inclusive vacation in Dubai, then when searching for a tour, put a tick in the All-Inclusive filter, the system will select all available options, do not hesitate, good vouchers are sold out in a matter of minutes.
Best beaches in Dubai, where to relax?
Where to go to relax and have fun? On the coast, of course.
The resort has many free and paid beaches and beach parks.
Paid beaches are mainly owned by hotels or clubs.
The entrance to the parks is paid. They are equipped with cafes, restaurants, and are planted with trees. The coastline is equipped with umbrellas, showers, toilets, changing rooms. Sun loungers can be rented at an additional cost.
- We read a separate article about when is the best time to relax in the UAE.
The best beaches in Dubai:
- Jumeirah Open Beach - stretches on clean golden sand for 800 meters. Sun loungers and umbrellas can be rented at an additional cost. From here there is a beautiful view of the highest tower in the world, a seven-star hotel and other skyscrapers of the city.
- Kite Beach. Since the wind is strongest on the beach, many residents of the city fly kites here. There are grounds for playing volleyball and football.
- Jumeirah Beach Residence - located in the Dubai Marina area, is very popular among residents and visitors of the city.
Beaches map
Beach parks:
- Jumeirah Beach Park. Located in the center of the city. The park is open daily from 08:00 to 22:00. On Monday and Saturday there is "women's day", so men are not allowed into the territory.
Entrance - AED 5, sun lounger rental - AED 10, umbrella rental - AED 20.
On Friday, there are a lot of locals here, as Arab families have picnics, outdoor games.
- Al Mamzar Beach Park. Located on the border between Sharjah and Dubai. The territory of the park is decorated with trees and flowers. There is a cafe, swimming pool, playground. The beach is equipped with umbrellas. Entrance fee is 5 dirhams.
You may find it useful to have a selection of city tours, with prices and advice on where to go with children and adults.
Visa to Dubai and what is required for registration?
To visit the country, tourists from Russia need a tourist visa. It can be issued through hotels, airlines, visa centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
The main documents that you need to apply for a visa to Dubai:
- scan of a foreign passport valid for at least six months;
- scan of a color passport photo;
- completed form;
- single girls and boys under 30 years old must pay a deposit of $ 1,500. He returns home upon arrival.
A tourist visa is issued for a period of 29 days and is prepared within five days. The cost of a visa is $ 60.
The visa is issued upon arrival at the airport of the resort on the basis of a written confirmation of the issuance of a visa from the hotel or visa center.
- The visa can be made online through the Tripinsurance service
Holidays in Dubai with children and entertainment
Many tourists, arriving at the resort, wonder where to relax in Dubai with children? In fact, there are a lot of leisure options:
- Wild Wadi Water Park. There are more than 23 attractions here, as well as entertainment, shows, pools, cafes, etc. Located next to the Jumeirah hotel.
Admission for adults - 195, for children - 165 dirhams.
- Aquaventure Water Park, which is located on the territory of the Atlantis hotel. The Dolphin Bay Dolphinarium and Lost Chambers entertainment are also located here.
- Dubai Mall and a giant aquarium. The aquarium is located in the wall of the shopping center and stretches over 3 floors. You can go through it by buying a ticket for 50 dirhams.
- Mall of The Emirates and Ski Dubai. In the shopping center there is a whole ski complex where you can go skiing, snowboarding. Admission for an adult is 300, for children - 240 dirhams.
- Festival City Shopping Center and Dinosaur Country.
- Wonderland Park. There are many rides and slides here. On the territory there is a water park and a dolphinarium. Adult ticket - 150, child - 75 dirham.
Traveling to the United Arab Emirates will give an unforgettable experience not only for young tourists, but also for their parents.
