A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Doha vs. Dubai for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Doha Prices
  Qatar Prices
  Dubai Prices
  UAE Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Doha $243
  Dubai $289

The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $243, while the average daily cost in Dubai is $289. 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 Doha and Dubai in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Doha $119
  Dubai $170
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Doha $238
  Dubai $340

Compare Hotels in Doha and Dubai

Looking for a hotel in Doha 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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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Doha $23
  Dubai $13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:

• Family Fishing Boat Trip with Transfers: $385
• Qatar: Paratrike Air Tour with Hotel Transfers: $280
• Private Doha Airport Transfer to Doha, Qatar: $139
• Doha to Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) - Departure Private Transfer: $121
• Doha, Qatar : Private Airport Transfer 24/7: $120
• Arrival Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Van: $115
• Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $110
• Private transfer from Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha city: $110
• Private Transfer from Doha City Hotels to Doha Cruise Port: $110
• Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha Port: $110
• Private Transfer from Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Qatar Doha : $110
• Quad Bike or ATV tour with Transfer: $107

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:

• Taxi Ride
  $12
• Airport Taxi
  $12
• Sea Taxi
  $0.54

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai

Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Dining Experience at Armani Hotel Burj Khalifa With Transfers: $185
• Dubai Airport Transfer Experience: $126
• Dubai Frame & La Perle Dragon Dubai (Bronze) With Transfer: $210
• Dubai Frame Admission Tickets With Transfers Option: $24
• Global Village Dubai With Private transfer: $85
• Jet Ski Adventure in Dubai with Optional Transfers: $105
• "Dubai Airport Arrival & Departure Transfers: Private": $98
• 1 Hour Self-Drive ATV Experience with Shared Transfer : $90
• 1-Hour Quad Biking Tour with Transfer from Dubai: $140
• 2 Hour View at The Palm Ticket and One Way Monorail with Transfer: $65
• 2 Way Transfer Dubai Miracle Garden and Return: $49
• 20 Minute Jet Car Ride Near Burj Al Arab with Optional Transfers: $230

Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Dubai?

Prices for flights to both Dubai and Doha 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Doha $106
  Dubai $96

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.

• Private Dinner on Safliya Island: $76
• Romantic Dinner on Safliya Island with Boat Transfer: $76
• Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
• The Pearl Qatar Food Tour: $86
• The Pearl Qatar Food Tour: $94
• Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
• 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
• Full-Day Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Desert camp: $190
• Full Day Desert Safari Doha/dinner included: $190
• Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
• Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
• Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214

Typical Food Prices in Dubai

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:

• French bread
  $0.95
• Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice
  $10
• Lemon Mint Tea
  $4.36
• Coffee & Cake
  $6.53
• Smoothie
  $5.45
• 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:

• Old Dubai Souks, Abra Ride, and Street Food Tour: $9.00
• Old Town, Creek, Museums, Souks, & Street Food Tour: $11
• Al-Seef Premium Dinner Cruise: $14
• Dhow Cruise with Dinner at Dubai Al Seef: $14
• Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Creek: $17
• 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $17
• Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
• Deira Creek: Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
• Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
• Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner in Deira Creek - Dubai: $18
• Desert Safari with Dinner and Live Show: $18
• Desert Safari With Camel Ride and Dinner: $19

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Doha $18
  Dubai $19

Tours and Activities in Doha

Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• Doha Night City Tour,Souq waqif, Katara, Pearl Qatar,Lusail City: $62
• Doha-Private Combo Full Day Tour Doha City/Desert Safari 8hours: $150
• Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea Tour: $61
• Premium Sunset Safari Tour from Sealine, Sand Dunes, and Beach: $150
• Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
• "Explore A Private 4-Hour City Tour": $57
• "From 4 hours Doha City Tour from Airport or Hotel": $56
• 10 Hour Desert Safari Tour at Qatar with BBQ: $150
• 2 Hour Tour Doha by Sea: $69
• 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum: Admission Ticket: $14
• 4 Hours Private Doha City Tour: $75
• 4 Hours Private Doha City Tour , Up to Group of 4 Person: $230

Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai

For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:

• 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.

• Dubai Fountain Boardwalk Entry Ticket: $5.45
• A Self-Guided Tour of Dubai’s Origins in Deira: $5.99
• Street Food, Souks, & Emirati House Walking Tour: $6.50
• Dubai Old Town Self-Guided Tour and Exploration Game: $6.79
• Global Village Entry Ticket: $6.81
• Old Dubai Historic Guided Tour: Creek, Street Food & Souks: $8.00
• Dubai Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
• Dubai Fountain Walk Bridge Experience: $9.49
• Old Dubai Guided Tour With Photographer: Souks & Street Food: $9.50
• Global Village Tickets : $10
• Dubai Fountain Bridge Walk Tickets : $11
• OliOli® Children Museum Admission Tickets: $12

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Doha $14
  Dubai $23

Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:

• 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 Tour: $64
• Pub Crawl Private, Birthdays & Corporate Events: $110