This average is based on 12 price points. It can be considered reliable and accurate. Latest update: January 05, 2023.
5 AED & 1.25 AED at most supermarkets. If you buy in bulk, you pay less. Lot of local brands available and all are similarly priced. You should buy in bulk either at Carrefour (at Deira City center for example) or Lulu hypermarkets for the cheapest option.
Visiting Dubai can be as expensive or as cheap as you want and so much depends on your choices. In general, prices in Dubai are comparable to other major cities in the world. Accommodation and tours can be quite expensive, but there is so much choice that you can make it more budget-friendly if you wish.
The price of Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) in Dubai is $8 (Dirham 30) This average is based on 16 price points. It can be considered reliable and accurate. Latest update: January 05, 2023.
While it's great to have cash on hand for tips, taxis, and bargaining in the souks (markets), you won't need to carry wads of notes for larger transactions. Major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are widely accepted in Dubai's hotels, shops and restaurants.
If you're thinking of visiting anytime soon, it's important to know how much you'll need for common things like dining, accommodations, flight, etc. On average, it costs about 1,500 USD (1,422 EUR) for a week-long trip to Dubai for one person and 2,700 USD (2,560 EUR) for two people.
You would need around 22,691.8AED (9,144.8A$) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 19,000.0AED in Dubai (assuming you rent in both cities). This calculation uses our Cost of Living Plus Rent Index to compare cost of living. This assumes net earnings (after income tax).
The price of 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) in Dubai is Dirham 231. This average is based on 5 price points. It can be considered reliable and accurate. Latest update: November 24, 2022.
AED 10.50(Inc.
A burger/fry combo would cost you around AED 15 which is under $US5. A slap up meal at the Indian restaurants in Meena Bazaar would cost you AED 50 tops - thats $US15.
It is probably better to take a travel-friendly debit or prepaid card for ATM withdrawals. Banks and exchange offices will charge a commission to cash traveller's cheques and you can get a better rate from the ATM.
Renting a House or Apartment
The average rent in the UAE ranges between 30,000 to 50,000 AED (8,100 to 13,600 USD) per year for a studio apartment. One-and two-bedroom apartments range between 70,000 and 100,000 AED (19,000–27,220 USD).
Article 17 of the Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations in the Private Sector, the 'UAE Labour Law' identifies the normal working hours for the private sector as 8 hours per day, or 48 hours per week.
1 USD = 3.673015 AED Jan 11, 2023 15:05 UTC
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The general rule regarding dressing in public in Dubai is to wear clothing that covers your shoulders and your knees. It's best to refrain from wearing clothing that is too tight or too revealing for both men and women. It's a good idea to carry a light sweater or shawl with you when going out into public places.
Most restaurants will include taxes and a service charge on the bill. However, most people in Dubai also leave a small tip for the staff. The usual amount is between 10-15%, depending on how good you feel the service was.