Which place is cheaper, Da Nang or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Da Nang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Da Nang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Da Nang?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Da Nang $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $46. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Abu Dhabi and Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Da Nang $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Da Nang $38
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Da Nang? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Da Nang $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer To Abu Dhabi: $26
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Transfer To Abu Dhabi Airport: $26
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Departure Transfer: $33
- Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi city to Abu Dhabi Cruise Port: $38
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi Port: $38
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi: $40
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $41
- Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airport (DXB) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Cruise Port to Abu Dhabi Hotels: $43
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi HTL-APT(AUH): $52
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Airport Transfer to Hotel Da Nang city center: $6.15
- Da Nang International Airport Private Transfer: $6.52
- Private and Shuttle Transfers: Da Nang Airport - Hoi An City: $6.57
- Private transfer from Airport Da Nang/ Hoi An hotel: $6.57
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers: $7.39
- Da Nang Airport transfer to Hoi An/ Hue/ Chu Lai or Quang Ngai: $8.00
- From Ba Na Hills Round Trip Shuttle Bus Transfer: $9.03
- DA NANG AIRPORT TO DA NANG HOTEL by Private Transfer: $9.97
- DA NANG AIRPORT To Da Nang Hotel by PRIVATE TRANSFER: $10
- Da Nang Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Da Nang APT-HTL (DAD): $10
- Private Transfer from Da Nang International Airport (DAD): $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang and Abu Dhabi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAbu Dhabi $45Da Nang $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai: Dhow Cruise Marina Multi Cusine Dinner & Tanura Show: $35
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari 4x4, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride: $81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Dragon bridge show and Da Nang local food tour: $4.10
- Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $26
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang : $27
- Cooking Class and tasting Pho with Local Girl: $29
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class: $29
- Da Nang Vegetarian Cooking Class: $29
- Basket Boat Riding and Cooking Class from Da Nang City : $29
- Da Nang Street Walking Food Tour : $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang city: $29
- Vegetarian Home Cooking Class Da Nang: $29
- Making Lantern & Basket Boat & Happy Cooking Class: $30
- Da Nang Home Cooking Class with Market Tour & Coffee Making: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Da Nang $13
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Qasr Al Hosn: Entry Tickets with 1 GB Data eSIM: $8.12
- Sea Breeze Boat Tour: $8.17
- Fast-Track Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Hosn: $8.37
- Abu Dhabi 4G & 5G Data Roaming for Tourist: $11
- Louvre Join an Express Tour: $14
- Qasr Al Watan Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi with Tourist Shuttle Bus & eSIM: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum General Admission Ticket: $17
- Qasr Al Watan Admission Ticket: $18
- Qasr Al Watan Palace & Garden Entrance Ticket: $18
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- Shop & Eat in Abu Dhabi’s Markets Like a Local Walking Tour: $19
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- The private tour to Golden Bridge and Marble mountain: $2.05
- Local Food Private Walking Tour: $4.10
- From Monkey Mountain Hidden Gems Full-Day Tour: $4.10
- Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
- Scenic Han River Night Cruise On My Xuan Cruise.: $6.15
- Han River Local Cruise by Night: $6.15
- Han River Cruise & Cham Dancing by Phu Quy Cruise: $6.15
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Han River Tour - Da Nang Dragon Cruise: $8.21
- Sightseeing Tour From Hue To Da Nang By Train: $8.62
- Han River Cruise by Night with Dance Performance: $9.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Da Nang $9.39
Sample the Local Flavors in Da Nang
Also in Da Nang, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Son Tra Private Tour Rice Wine Distillery & Fishing Sauce Filtery: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Da Nang, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Da Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Da Nang is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Da Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Da Nang and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Da Nang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Da Nang?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 25% larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Da Nang, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi or Da Nang?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Da Nang in the Summer?
Both Da Nang and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Da Nang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Da Nang is January to July. The rainy season in Da Nang is August to December. In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Da Nang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during summer. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Da Nang. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Da Nang averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Da Nang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Da Nang in the Autumn?
Both Da Nang and Abu Dhabi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Da Nang year-round.
August to December is the rainy season in Da Nang. Da Nang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in October than Da Nang. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the autumn, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 158 hours of full sun.
In October, Abu Dhabi is generally a little warmer than Da Nang. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Da Nang fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Da Nang 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Da Nang in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Da Nang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Da Nang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
January to July in Da Nang is the dry season. Da Nang receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Da Nang. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Da Nang during winter. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Da Nang receives 136 hours of full sun in the winter.
Abu Dhabi is cooler than Da Nang in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Da Nang fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Da Nang 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Da Nang in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Da Nang. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Da Nang throughout the year.
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in April than Da Nang. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Da Nang receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Da Nang. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the spring, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Da Nang. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Da Nang receives 210 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Abu Dhabi is around the same temperature as Da Nang. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Da Nang averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Da Nang 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Da Nang and Abu Dhabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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