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

• Petra Prices
  Dubai Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Petra $100
  Dubai $198

The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $100, while the average daily cost in Dubai is $198. 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 Petra and Dubai in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Petra $47
  Dubai $136
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Petra $94
  Dubai $272

Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Petra $18
  Dubai $10

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:

• Ultra - Dubai Private Airport Transfer from city centre to Dubai Airport DXB: $8.73
• Ultra - Dubai Private Airport Transfer from Dubai Airport DXB to city centre: $8.73
• Ultra - Dubai Private Airport Transfer from Dubai Airport DXB to Jumeirah Beach: $8.73
• Ultra - Dubai Private Airport Transfer from Jumeirah Beach to Dubai Airport DXB: $8.73
• Shared Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Ski Dubai/Wild Wadi: $15
• Private Airport Transfer: from Dubai to Dubai Airport (DXB): $17
• Private Airport Transfer: Dubai Airport (DXB) to Dubai: $17
• Private Transfer to/from Dubai Airport (DXB): $17
• Shared Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Dubai Frame: $18
• Shared Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Aquaventure/Lost Chamber: $18
• Sharing Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Dubai Mall (Burj Khalifa, VR Parks, DAUZ): $18
• Shopping Tour with Sharing Transfers: $19

Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Dubai?

Prices for flights to both Dubai and Petra 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
  Petra $30
  Dubai $45

Typical Food prices in Petra

Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:

• Dinner for Two
  $12
• Juice
  $1.76

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.
  Petra $38
  Dubai $15

Typical Entertainment prices in Petra

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:

• Entry to Petra for One
  $71

Tours and Activities in Petra

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:

• 2-Day Historic Petra Tour from Tel Aviv: $488
• From Amman: Petra, Rum, Aqaba and Dead Sea 3-Day Tour: $475
• From Aqaba: Petra 1 Day Tour: $240
• From Eilat: 2-Day Petra & Wadi Rum Tour with Camp Stay: $385
• From Eilat: Private 2-Day Guided Tour to Jerash & Petra: $651
• From Jerusalem: Petra & Wadi Rum 3-Day Tour: $587
• From Jerusalem: Petra Day Tour: $299

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.

• Global Village Entry Tickets: $4.11
• Dubai Full-Day Global Village Tickets: $4.11
• Global Village Entry Ticket: $4.19
• Skip the Line: Global Village Ticket: $4.32
• Global Village Dubai (Ticket): $4.85
• Dubai Global Village Entrance Ticket: $5.20
• Dubai Marina: Explore its activities & attractions on this audio walking tour: $5.50
• Ethnic Emirati Dining Experience: $12
• Resident Marina Sightseeing Tour: $12
• Dubai City Tour, Dubai: $12
• Dubai Virtual City Tour With Live Video Chat Commentary: $15
• Flying Cup Experience Ticket Dubai: $17

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Petra $12
  Dubai $18

Typical Alcohol prices in Dubai

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

• A Couple Drinks
  $25