Which place is cheaper, Dubai or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Dubai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Dubai. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Dubai?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Dubai
Ever wonder what it would be like to see the lifestyles of the rich and famous up close. There's no more upscale destination than Dubai. It's by far and away the spot for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining and the most luxurious of luxury. As the most modern and progressive of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, this area has experienced an unbelievable economic boom and tourism spike. It's a desert city with an amazing infrastructure.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 3-Day Tours from Dubai, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Dubai $248
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Dubai is $248. 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 Amman and Dubai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Dubai $170
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Dubai $340
Compare Hotels in Amman and Dubai
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Dubai? 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Dubai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Dubai $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $359
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Amman Or Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Kings Way: $260
- Private Transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Private Transfer from Amman Queen Alia Airport to Hotel in Petra: $231
- Amman Or Amman Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba, Jordan: $225
- Petra Full Day Tour with Hotel Transfer: $204
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:
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Taxi Ride$12
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Airport Taxi$12
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Sea Taxi$0.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai
Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- padi Scuba Diver Course in Fujairah with transfer and lunch: $408
- Yellow Boat Tour Dubai With Private Transfers: $102
- Yellow Boat Ride in Dubai with Private Transfers: $110
- Xline Experience Dubai Marina With Transfers Option: $243
- Xline Dubai Marina Zip line Experience With Transfers Option: $243
- Wild Wadi tickets with Transfers: $100
- Wild Wadi Waterpark with One-Way Transfer: $140
- Wild Wadi Waterpark tickets with Private transfer: $154
- Wild Wadi Waterpark Dubai Ticket With Private Transfer: $125
- Wild Wadi Dubai water park Ticket with 1 way transfer in Dubai: $110
- Wild Wadi Dubai Water Park Tickets With Transfers Option: $99
- Wild Wadi Adventure Waterpark Tickets With Transfers From Dubai: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Dubai?
Prices for flights to both Dubai and Amman 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 dayAmman $34Dubai $56
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Panoramic Tour of Amman with Local Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
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French bread$0.95
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Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice$10
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Lemon Mint Tea$4.36
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Coffee & Cake$6.54
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Smoothie$5.45
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Shawarma$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek with Buffet Dinner: $14
- Ocean Express Dinner Cruise Al-Seef: $14
- Dubai:Desert Safari BBQ dinner, Dune bashing,Camel&Sandboarding: $14
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet in Dubai: $14
- Dubai Dhow Cruise Dinner in Deira Creek: $15
- Dhow Cruise with Dinner and Live Entertainment at Dubai Creek: $15
- Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows: $16
- Cruising With Dinner And Live Shows At Dubai Creek: $18
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet: $18
- Desert Safari with Dinner and Live Show: $18
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $19
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner Deira Creek: $19
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Dubai $19
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
- Full-Day Tour Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais From Amman : $90
- MT_ Private Driver - Tourist Transport and Business Services : $56
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $150
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $264
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Visit to the Dubai Museum$0.82
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
- 30-Minutes Jet Ski Burj Al Arab Tour of Dubai: $125
- Abu Dhabi Private Tour with Ferrari World Entry Ticket: $98
- Abu Dhabi Private tour with professional drive : $289
- Burj Khalifa At the Top & Sky Views Ticket: $167
- Burj Khalifa Observation deck Dubai Admission Ticket : $71
- Burj Khalifa Tour - Top Sky Ticket 124, 125 & 148 Floor Level Access : $165
- DXB Tour and Aquaventure water park & lost Chambers PRIVATE tour: $215
- Dubai (Marina Luxury Yacht) Tour with BF : $95
- Dubai Autodrome Experience: $84
- Dubai City Tour : Half Day: $45
- Dubai City Tour Half Day: $45
- Dubai Combo: Dubai Frame with Global Village Admission Tickets: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Dubai $23
Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
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A Couple Drinks$25
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubai
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubai:
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tours: $66
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour: $67
- Pub Crawl Private, Birthdays & Corporate Events: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Dubai, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Amman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amman 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 Dubai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubai than you might in Amman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Dubai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Dubai?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Dubai. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Dubai, 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 Amman or Dubai?
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 Amman or Dubai in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Dubai. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
June to August in Dubai is the dry season. In July, Amman usually receives around the same amount of rain as Dubai. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Dubai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Dubai can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Amman is cooler than Dubai. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Dubai averages at about 35°C (95°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Dubai 35°C (95°F)
Should I visit Amman or Dubai in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Dubai. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year.
Amman usually gets more rain in October than Dubai. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Dubai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Amman is generally cooler than Dubai. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Dubai fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Dubai 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Amman or Dubai in the Winter?
Both Dubai and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Dubai is January to March. It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Dubai. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Dubai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Amman is much colder than Dubai in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Dubai fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Dubai 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Amman or Dubai in the Spring?
Both Dubai and Amman during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round.
June to August is the dry season in Dubai. Amman usually gets more rain in April than Dubai. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Dubai receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Amman is much colder than Dubai. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Dubai averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Dubai 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Dubai and Amman
| Amman | Dubai | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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