Alternatives
Alternatives to Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Dubai & Abu Dhabi costs USD 200–350 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best November to March. These 8 destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Dubai & Abu Dhabi's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Alternatives to Dubai & Abu Dhabi
- 1
Türkiye
TürkiyeTürkiye is strong in April, May, June, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- 55% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 2
Egypt
EgyptEgypt is strong at the same things: cities and shopping and food.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 64% cheaper per day
- Best October to March
- 3
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in April, May, September, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 62% cheaper per day
- Best March to May
- 4
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong at the same things: cities and nightlife and shopping.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- 62% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 5
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong at the same things: cities and nightlife and shopping.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 58% cheaper per day
- Best November to April
- 6
South Africa
South AfricaSouth Africa is strong in April, September, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 83–170 per person per day
- 54% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 7
Portugal
PortugalPortugal is strong in April, May, June, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 140–220 per person per day
- 35% cheaper per day
- Best April to June
- 8
Spain
SpainSpain is strong in April, May, June, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 140–230 per person per day
- 33% cheaper per day
- Best April to June