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

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Should you visit Dubai or Eilat?

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 Dubai and Eilat can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Dubai or Eilat?

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.

Eilat

Eilat serves as the gateway to Israel from Egypt. It's located at the southern tip of the country and sits on the Red Sea with views of the Gulf of Aqaba. It's location in the Negev Desert along the beautiful coast make it appealing to both domestic and international vacationers.

Eilat is a resort town with many dive shops and snorkeling opportunities. The population of about 50,000 can easily be overshadowed by vacationers. With no shortage of sun, entertainment, bars, and partying, you will find both Israeli and international tourists looking for an oasis of fun and relaxation.

Although the area's coral reefs were being damaged by overuse, the removal of contraversial fish cages in 2008 has led to a slow recovery and an improvement in the quality of diving and snorkeling in the area. There are also less crowds than you will find in Sharm el-Sheikh or Dahab, Egypt.

Eilat has a hot desert climate. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are warm and dry. Temperatures in the winter can range from 52 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures are usually between 79 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

Which city is cheaper, Eilat or Dubai?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $198, while the average daily cost in Eilat is $120. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Dubai and Eilat in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Dubai $136
    Eilat $80
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Dubai $272
    Eilat $160
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Eilat

Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Eilat? 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.

Hotels in Dubai


Hotels in Eilat


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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: Dubai Hotel Prices and Eilat Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Dubai $10
    Eilat $11
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:

  • airport transfers/arival and departures: $28
  • Zipline Experience in Dubai Marina with Private transfers: $286
  • Wild Wadi tickets with Sharing Transfers: $87
  • Wild Wadi Without Transfer: $92
  • Wild Wadi Waterpark Experience with Private Transfers: $150
  • Wild Wadi Water Park with Transfer: $100
  • Wild Wadi Water Park in Dubai With 2 way Transfer: $125
  • Wild Wadi Water Park Dubai on Sharing Transfer: $72
  • Wild Wadi Tickets with Transfers: $110
  • Wild Wadi Dubai water park Entrance with Optional Private transfers in Dubai: $66
  • Wheelchair Accessible Airport Transfer in Dubai: $107
  • Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi with Private Transfer From Dubai for 1 to 6 people: $808

Typical Local Transportation prices in Eilat

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


  • Local Bus
    $3.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eilat

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

  • Transfer to Eilat from Ben Gurion Airport: $700
  • Private transfer from Taba border to Sharm el Sheikh: $160
  • PrivateTransfer fromTaba Border to Sharm El Sheikh ( Group of (1- 4 ): $125
  • Private Transfer Airport Ramon to Taba Border: $60
  • Private Departure Transfer from Eilat City to Eilat ETM Airport: $50
  • Private Transfer Airport Ramon to Eilat: $45
  • Ultra - Eilat Private Airport Transfer from Eilat City Centre to Ramon Airport: $8.71

Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Eilat?

Prices for flights to both Eilat and Dubai 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
    Dubai $45
    Eilat $30
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:

  • Romantic Dhow Creek Dinner Cruise With Live Shows and International Buffet: $17
  • Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
  • Dubai Deira Cruise with International Buffet Dinner with Live Shows: $19
  • Cruising with Dinner and Live Shows at Dubai Creek: $20
  • Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner: $20
  • Dhow Dinner Cruise at Dubai Creek (Without Transfers): $20
  • Sail along the Dubai Creek Dhow cruise with a delectable Dinner from AED 60: $21
  • Sightseeing Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $21
  • Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai: $22
  • Dhow Cruise Dinner on Dubai Creek: $22
  • Evening Dhow Dinner Cruise in Dubai: $22
  • Dubai Creek 2-Hour Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $23

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Dubai $15
    Eilat $14
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.

  • "Glimps of History"-4 Hrs Dubai city tour: $163
  • 04 Days Best of Dubai With Desert Safari, Dhow Cruise and City Tour: $305
  • 1 Day 2 Tours Combo: $76
  • 1 Hour Jet Ski Tour of Dubai Atlantis: $153
  • 1 Hour Private 800cc Buggy Tour Good for 2 persons: $220
  • 1 Hour Private Jet Ski Tour in Dubai: $195
  • 1 hour Mina Seyahi Jetski Tour: $160
  • 1.5-Hours Dubai Historic Old Town Walking Tour: Covid-19 safe & PRIVATE tour: $60
  • 1001 Adventure Tour: $71
  • 12 Hours Dubai Stopover Tour: $350
  • 12-Minute Dubai Helicopter Tour: $176
  • 2 Days TRIO-Dubai City Tour with Desert Safari and Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour.: $136

Tours and Activities in Eilat

For Eilat, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 02 Days with 01 overnight Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Eilat Border: $587
  • 03 Days - 02 Nights Petra & Wadi Rum Tour from Eilat Border: $630
  • 1-Day Cairo Tour from Eilat: $253
  • 2 Day Small Group Cairo Tour from Eilat: $370
  • 2 Day in Petra include overnight in Petra tour from Eilat: $250
  • 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat: $299
  • 3 Day Petra And Wadi Rum Tour from Eilat: $280
  • 3 Day Tour to Petra and Cairo: $584
  • Daily tour to Jerusalem from Eilat: $89
  • Day Tour to Petra from Eilat: $199
  • Dead Sea & Masada at Sunrise Tour from Eilat: $82
  • Dead Sea Shuttle Tour from Eilat: $49

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Dubai $18
    Eilat $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

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Eilat, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Eilat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Eilat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Eilat 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 Eilat.


When is the best time to visit Dubai or Eilat?

Both destinations experience a tropical climate with warm weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.

Should I visit Dubai or Eilat in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Eilat. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year.

June to August in Dubai is the dry season. In July, Dubai usually receives more rain than Eilat. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Eilat receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.

The heat can be very extreme in Eilat. It's very hot in Dubai this time of the year. Dubai is around the same temperature as Eilat in the summer. The temperature in Dubai is usually 35°C (95°F) in July, and Eilat stays around 33°C (91°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Dubai 35°C (95°F) 
    Eilat 33°C (91°F)

Should I visit Dubai or Eilat in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Eilat. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Eilat because of the warm tropical climate that lasts throughout the year.

Dubai usually gets more rain in October than Eilat. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Eilat receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.

In the autumn, Dubai is a little warmer than Eilat. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dubai in October are around 29°C (84°F), and Eilat is about 26°C (79°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Dubai 29°C (84°F) 
    Eilat 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Dubai or Eilat in the Winter?

Both Eilat and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and tropical climate.

The rainy season in Dubai is January to March. In January, Dubai usually receives more rain than Eilat. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Eilat receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.

In January, Dubai is generally a little warmer than Eilat. Temperatures in Dubai average around 19°C (66°F), and Eilat stays around 14°C (57°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Dubai 19°C (66°F) 
    Eilat 14°C (57°F)

Should I visit Dubai or Eilat in the Spring?

Both Eilat and Dubai during the spring are popular places to visit. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year. The warm tropical climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year.

June to August is the dry season in Dubai. Dubai usually gets more rain in April than Eilat. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Eilat receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.

Dubai is around the same temperature as Eilat in the spring. The temperature in Dubai is usually 26°C (79°F) in April, and Eilat stays around 24°C (75°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Dubai 26°C (79°F) 
    Eilat 24°C (75°F)

Typical Weather for Eilat and Dubai

Dubai Eilat
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 14°C (57°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Feb 20°C (68°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 16°C (61°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Mar 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Apr 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (75°F) 0 mm (0 in)
May 31°C (88°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Jun 33°C (91°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 31°C (88°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Jul 35°C (95°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 33°C (91°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Aug 36°C (97°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 33°C (91°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Sep 33°C (91°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 31°C (88°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Oct 29°C (84°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Nov 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Dec 21°C (70°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 15°C (59°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)


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