Quick answer: a weekend in Dubai costs about £590–£1,120 per person for two nights, with return flights from the UK and a mid-range hotel room shared between two.
Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “What a weekend in Dubai costs”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/weekend-cost/dubai/
Two nights is short for Dubai — most people go for four. The table below still shows a two-night stay so it compares with the city breaks; multiply the hotel and food lines if you stay longer.
What a weekend costs, line by line
| Item | Per person | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights from the UK | £380–£700 | 63% |
| Two nights, per person (sharing) | £110–£260 | 22% |
| Food and drink, two days | £60–£95 | 9% |
| Local transport | £12–£20 | 2% |
| One paid attraction | £30–£45 | 4% |
Total per person: £590–£1,120
Compiled 2026-11-12 from our own partner searches. Mid-range, not budget and not luxury.
Where the money goes
Flights and the room take most of it: return flights from the uk and two nights, per person (sharing) are the two lines with the widest spread, which is also where you have the most room to move. Booking six to eight weeks out, and avoiding a Friday departure, usually does more than switching hotels.
How to spend less
- Midweek beats the weekend here, on the fare and on the room.
- Move a block off the square or the promenade and the hotel drops by a fifth for a five-minute walk.
- Book one paid attraction, not three. The old creek by abra, for the spice and gold souks is the one most people would keep.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a weekend in Dubai?
Budget £590–£1,120 per person for two nights, including return flights, a mid-range hotel room shared between two, food, local transport and one paid attraction.
What is the cheapest part of a weekend in Dubai?
The fare is the part that moves: shifting the dates a week can beat any hotel discount. Dubai hotel prices move less than air fares outside peak dates.
Does this include spending money?
That covers food, getting around and one paid attraction. Leave out shopping, drinks after dinner, insurance and airport parking.