Dubai on a backpacker budget
Dubai costs a backpacker about €72 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€72per day
€30dorm bed
€83twin room
€102day all-in
What to see
Creek, gold souk, desert trips.
Eating
Karama curry houses €5.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Gaby | hostel | 2.7 km |
| len room satwa | hostel | 4.2 km |
| Shaikh house | guest house | 2.4 km |
| Sofitel Dubai Downtown | hotel | 0.1 km |
| LEVA Hotel , Mazaya Centre | hotel | 0.5 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Time Out Market | market | 0.9 km |
| Royal Way Grocery | market | 1.8 km |
| Mercato Shopping Mall | market | 2.5 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| المستشفى الأمريكي | emergency | 5.9 km |
Next stops on the network
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AgraIndia · 2277 km
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Common questions
How much does Dubai cost per day?
Budget about €72 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €30, a twin room about €83, and a small guesthouse room about €112. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Dubai?
Creek, gold souk, desert trips.
Where do you eat cheaply in Dubai?
Karama curry houses €5.
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