Which place is cheaper, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) or Dubai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubai or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
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.
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
In the heart of the Anhui Province of China is the stunning Mount Huangshan, or Yellow Mountain. This UNESCO World Heritage Site draws in visitors from around the world to take in the stunning views and conquer a new challenge.
Mount Huangshan is one of the most popular destinations in China. Because of this, most of the towns and regions around it also use the name Huangshan. Even the closest town, Tunxi, has begun going by Huangshan City. Keep this in mind as it could potentially cause some confusion in transit.
The whole of Huangshan has 36 separate peaks rising approximately 1,800 meters into the air. It is often covered in a spiritual-feeling mist that makes the peaks appear to live in the clouds. It has inspired artists for centuries, and is often thought to be the model for the typical mountain ranges seen in ancient Chinese paintings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Dubai, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubai $248Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $248, while the average daily cost in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is $57. 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 Dubai and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $50
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)? 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: Dubai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $9.99
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:
- Global Village Dubai Skip the Line Tickets with Transfer Option: $9.15
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): Transfer to/from Dubai Al Jafiliya: $9.53
- Global Village entry tickets with transfer option: $9.77
- Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer: $10
- Shared Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Ski Dubai/Wild Wadi: $15
- Sharing Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Dubai Mall (Burj Khalifa, VR Parks, DAUZ): $18
- Shared Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Aquaventure/Lost Chamber: $18
- Dubai Frame Ticket with Optional Transfer: $19
- Dubai Airport Private Departure and Arrival Airport Transfer: $19
- Airport Transfers to/from all Terminals: $19
- Dubai Frame Entry Ticket With Optional Transfer: $20
- Dubai Global Village All Days Ticket With Shared Transfer: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain):
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Shuttle Bus to Tangkou for Two$3.59
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Prices for flights to both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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
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Food Meals for one dayDubai $56Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $19
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
- Dubai:Desert Safari BBQ dinner, Dune bashing,Camel&Sandboarding: $14
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet in Dubai: $14
- Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows: $14
- Dubai Romantic Dhow Creek Dinner Cruise With Live Shows and International Buffet: $15
- 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $15
- Dhow Cruise with Dinner and Live Entertainment at Dubai Al Seef: $15
- Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $27
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.
- Tourist eSIM/SIM Card with Data and Minutes: $2.49
- Dubai Guided Old Town Tour, Abra Boat, Gold & Spice Souk: $4.63
- A Self-Guided Tour of Dubai’s Origins in Deira: $5.99
- Global Village Entry Ticket: $6.13
- Burj Khalifa, Dubai Hidden Gems - Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.32
- 4G Data Roaming eSIM Card for Tourists: $7.22
- Small-Group Premium Old Town, Souk, & Abra Boat Tour: $7.62
- Old Town Walking Tour with Souks, Abra Ride & Snacks: $8.00
- Old Walking tour with Boat ride, Souks and Museums: $8.17
- Old Dubai, Walking Tour, Souk Shopping, and Abra Ride: $8.85
- Pearl Merchants and Palm Trees: A Self-Guided Tour of Sharjah: $8.99
- Guided Old Town Tour with Souks, Tastings & Boat Tour: $9.53
Typical Entertainment Prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) are as follows:
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Two Entrance Tickets$63
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Two Cable Car Passes$22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) $15
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 Tour: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 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 Huangshan (Yellow Mountain).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubai Expensive? and Is Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Dubai or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)?
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dubai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dubai or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Summer?
Both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Dubai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's very hot in Dubai this time of the year. Dubai is a little warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the summer. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 35°C (95°F) in July, and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Dubai usually gets less rain in July than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year. June to August is the dry season in Dubai.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubai 35°C (95°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round.
In the autumn, Dubai is much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dubai in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) averages at about 19°C (65°F).
In October, Dubai usually receives less rain than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDubai 29°C (84°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the winter. In January, Dubai is generally much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 19°C (66°F), and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Dubai usually gets less rain in January than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year. January to March in Dubai is the rainy season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubai 19°C (66°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the Spring?
Both Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year.
Dubai is much warmer than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in the spring. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). In April, Dubai usually receives less rain than Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Dubai is June to August.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubai 26°C (79°F)Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) and Dubai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 235 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 121 mm (4.7 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
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