Middle EastCity
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Dubai is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
69
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
38
Safety
88
Culture
70
Health
80
Internet
86
Outdoors
50
Access
94
Practical details
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Languages
Arabic
Population
11.3M
Time zone
UTC+04:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Nov · Feb · Mar
Climate
Desert
Warmest month
Jul · 41°C
Quietest month
Jul · crowd 69/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$291
Local daily spend
AED 1,069
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 3: Reconsider travel
TERRORISM (T) OTHER (O)
Source country update: 03/03/2026
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At a glance
Currency
AED
Best months list
Feb · Mar · Nov
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image