Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Dubai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubai or Nassau?
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 Nassau can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Nassau?
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.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see 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 dayDubai $248Nassau $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $248, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $189. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Nassau $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Nassau $218
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Nassau? 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 and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Nassau $32
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
- Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer: $10
- Global Village Dubai Tickets with Transfers Option: $11
- Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Anywhere in Dubai: $13
- 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
- Airport Transfers to/from all Terminals: $19
- Dubai Global Village All Days Ticket With Shared Transfer: $20
- Dubai Frame Entry Ticket With Optional Transfer: $20
- Dubai Frame Admission Ticket with Transfer Option: $20
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Dubai Airport (DXB): $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.02
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Nassau Roundtrip Transfer by Limousine to Paradise Island: $360
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer by Limousine: $360
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS): Round-Trip Nassau Transfer: $252
- Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Paradise Island: $247
- Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Downtown Nassau: $243
- Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer to Cable Beach: $243
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Palm Cay: $240
- Private Roundtrip Luxury SUV Transfer: $240
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Paradise Island: $227
- Roundtrip Airport Transfer- Lincoln Town Car: $225
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $221
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 $56Nassau $53
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$6.53
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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:
- Premium Dinner Cruise Al-Seef: $12
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek with Buffet Dinner: $14
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet in Dubai: $14
- Dubai:Desert Safari BBQ dinner, Dune bashing,Camel&Sandboarding: $14
- Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows: $14
- Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
- 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $15
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Creek: $17
- Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
- Desert Safari with Dinner and Live Show: $18
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet: $18
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Nassau $37
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: $2.50
- Dubai Guided Old Town Tour, Abra Boat, Gold & Spice Souk: $4.63
- Ticket to Muséum of the futuré: $5.30
- Global Village Entry Ticket: $6.13
- Burj Khalifa, Dubai Hidden Gems - Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.34
- 4G Data Roaming eSIM Card for Tourists: $6.46
- 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
- Dubai Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Guided Old Town Tour with Souks, Tastings & Boat Tour: $9.53
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- 3 Hour Island Tour: Swimming with Pigs, Turtles, and Snorkeling: $250
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
- 30 Minutes Jet Car Adventure in Bahamas: $260
- ATV Half Day City Tour in Guided Tour With Free Samples: $250
- ATV Island Tour with Beach Break, Lunch, and Pick-up/Drop-off: $199
- ATV tours by RSR: $230
- All New Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack Portuguese & Spanish : $7.00
- Atlantis Bridge Speed Boat Adventure: $100
- Atlantis Speed Boat Tours: $81
- Bahama Bonanza Cultural Tour: $80
- Bahamas Cabbage Beach Parasailing Adventure: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Nassau $19
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Nassau, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Nassau much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Nassau is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Nassau would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nassau 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 Nassau.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubai Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubai or Nassau?
Dubai has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Dubai and Nassau, 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 Dubai or Nassau?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Dubai or Nassau in the Summer?
Both Nassau 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
June to August is the dry season in Dubai. Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Dubai usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Dubai. In the summer, Dubai is a little warmer than Nassau. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dubai in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Nassau averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubai 35°C (95°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Nassau. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Dubai usually receives less rain than Nassau. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Dubai is generally a little warmer than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 29°C (84°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDubai 29°C (84°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Nassau in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Nassau. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
January to March in Dubai is the rainy season. Dubai usually gets less rain in January than Nassau. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Dubai is around the same temperature as Nassau in the winter. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 19°C (66°F) in January, and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubai 19°C (66°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Dubai is June to August. In April, Dubai usually receives less rain than Nassau. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Dubai is a little warmer than Nassau. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dubai in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Nassau averages at about 23°C (74°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubai 26°C (79°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Dubai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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