My Travel Choices

Beach trips from Abu Dhabi for under ⁨9,800 AED⁩

On a total budget of ⁨9,800 AED⁩, some destinations fit a 7-day trip from Abu Dhabi with room to spare. The cheapest is Kerala & Goa, expected around ⁨4,700 AED⁩ for the whole trip.

What this answer assumes

  • Total budget: ⁨9,800 AED⁩ for the whole party, covering flights, stay, food, local transport and activities.
  • Trip length: 7 days.
  • Party: one traveller.
  • Month: flexible — each destination is priced at its own typical month.
  • Comfort level: mid-range.
  • Focus: Beach. Only destinations whose recorded strength for this is 8 out of 10 or higher are considered.

Fits comfortably

  • Albania

    Albania

    Estimated total: ⁨4,160–7,420 AED⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨2,400 AED⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨1,820–3,780 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨2,340–3,640 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-12 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka

    Estimated total: ⁨4,690–7,340 AED⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨2,500 AED⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨1,770–2,770 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨2,920–4,570 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 12-20 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Calibrated against observed fares on this route

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Calibrated against observed fares on this route.

    See this destinationBest time to goCost from your city

  • Thailand

    Thailand

    Estimated total: ⁨5,160–8,070 AED⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨1,750 AED⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨2,100–3,280 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨3,060–4,790 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 14-28 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Calibrated against observed fares on this route

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Calibrated against observed fares on this route.

    See this destinationBest time to goCost from your city

  • Egypt

    Egypt

    Estimated total: ⁨4,260–6,660 AED⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨3,100 AED⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨1,340–2,090 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨2,920–4,570 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-14 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Calibrated against observed fares on this route

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Calibrated against observed fares on this route.

    See this destinationBest time to goCost from your city

  • Kerala & Goa

    India

    Estimated total: ⁨3,650–5,700 AED⁩

    Even the upper estimate leaves about ⁨4,100 AED⁩ of budget room.

    Flights:
    ⁨1,390–2,170 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨2,260–3,530 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Calibrated against observed fares on this route

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Calibrated against observed fares on this route.

    See this destinationBest time to goCost from your city

Fits, but tight

  • Greece

    Greece

    Estimated total: ⁨6,850–10,750 AED⁩

    The central estimate is ⁨1,000 AED⁩ under budget; the upper estimate is ⁨900 AED⁩ over.

    One workable change: raise the total budget by ⁨900 AED⁩ to cover the upper estimate.

    Flights:
    ⁨1,600–2,500 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨5,250–8,250 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-14 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • Croatia

    Croatia

    Estimated total: ⁨6,850–11,600 AED⁩

    The central estimate is ⁨600 AED⁩ under budget; the upper estimate is ⁨1,800 AED⁩ over.

    One workable change: raise the total budget by ⁨1,800 AED⁩ to cover the upper estimate.

    Flights:
    ⁨1,850–3,850 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨5,000–7,750 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-12 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • Montenegro

    Montenegro

    Estimated total: ⁨5,500–9,700 AED⁩

    The central estimate is ⁨2,200 AED⁩ under budget and even the upper estimate stays within it, but with less than 15% of the budget spare.

    Flights:
    ⁨1,900–4,000 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨3,600–5,700 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • Spain

    Spain

    Estimated total: ⁨7,600–11,900 AED⁩

    The central estimate is ⁨70 AED⁩ under budget; the upper estimate is ⁨2,100 AED⁩ over.

    One workable change: raise the total budget by ⁨2,100 AED⁩ to cover the upper estimate.

    Flights:
    ⁨2,200–3,400 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨5,400–8,500 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-16 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • Bali & Lombok

    Indonesia

    Estimated total: ⁨6,000–9,360 AED⁩

    The central estimate is ⁨2,100 AED⁩ under budget and even the upper estimate stays within it, but with less than 15% of the budget spare.

    Flights:
    ⁨3,000–4,690 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨3,000–4,670 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 12-21 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • The Gambia — Banjul and coast

    Gambia

    Estimated total: ⁨5,490–8,560 AED⁩

    The central estimate is ⁨2,800 AED⁩ under budget and even the upper estimate stays within it, but with less than 15% of the budget spare.

    Flights:
    ⁨2,350–3,670 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨3,140–4,890 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    Affordable on your budget and one of the closest matches to the trip you described. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destination

  • Malaysia

    Malaysia

    Estimated total: ⁨5,690–8,900 AED⁩

    The central estimate is ⁨2,500 AED⁩ under budget and even the upper estimate stays within it, but with less than 15% of the budget spare.

    Flights:
    ⁨2,260–3,530 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨3,430–5,370 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • Malawi — Lilongwe and Senga Bay

    Malawi

    Estimated total: ⁨6,650–10,400 AED⁩

    The central estimate is ⁨1,250 AED⁩ under budget; the upper estimate is ⁨650 AED⁩ over.

    One workable change: raise the total budget by ⁨650 AED⁩ to cover the upper estimate.

    Flights:
    ⁨2,150–3,350 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨4,500–7,050 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: May — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    One of the strongest realistic options within your current budget and trip requirements. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destination

Just out of reach

  • Oman

    Oman

    Estimated total: ⁨7,700–12,100 AED⁩

    The central estimate is about ⁨100 AED⁩ over budget.

    One workable change: raise the total budget by ⁨100 AED⁩ to cover the central estimate.

    Flights:
    ⁨700–1,150 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨7,000–10,950 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    A close-to-budget option that fits the trip you described well. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • Portugal

    Portugal

    Estimated total: ⁨7,800–12,250 AED⁩

    The central estimate is about ⁨200 AED⁩ over budget.

    One workable change: raise the total budget by ⁨200 AED⁩ to cover the central estimate.

    Flights:
    ⁨2,550–4,000 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨5,250–8,250 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 8-14 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    A close-to-budget option that fits the trip you described well. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • Mauritius

    Mauritius

    Estimated total: ⁨7,450–12,850 AED⁩

    The central estimate is about ⁨350 AED⁩ over budget.

    One workable change: raise the total budget by ⁨350 AED⁩ to cover the central estimate.

    Flights:
    ⁨2,350–4,850 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨5,100–8,000 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: April — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    A close-to-budget option that fits the trip you described well. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • Zanzibar

    Tanzania

    Estimated total: ⁨7,850–13,300 AED⁩

    The central estimate is about ⁨750 AED⁩ over budget.

    One workable change: raise the total budget by ⁨750 AED⁩ to cover the central estimate.

    Flights:
    ⁨2,000–4,150 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨5,850–9,150 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Well matched to 7 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    A close-to-budget option that fits the trip you described well. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • Colombia

    Colombia

    Estimated total: ⁨7,550–14,300 AED⁩

    The central estimate is about ⁨1,100 AED⁩ over budget.

    One workable change: raise the total budget by ⁨1,100 AED⁩ to cover the central estimate.

    Flights:
    ⁨4,780–9,960 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨2,770–4,340 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    A close-to-budget option that fits the trip you described in part. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

  • Mexico

    Mexico

    Estimated total: ⁨8,540–13,350 AED⁩

    The central estimate is about ⁨1,150 AED⁩ over budget.

    One workable change: raise the total budget by ⁨1,150 AED⁩ to cover the central estimate.

    Flights:
    ⁨5,190–8,110 AED⁩
    On the ground:
    ⁨3,350–5,240 AED⁩
    Season:
    Model-selected season fit: January — Seasonal price level: High
    Trip length:
    Shorter than the ideal 10-18 days
    Strong for:
    Beach
    Airfare confidence:
    Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated

    A close-to-budget option that fits the trip you described well. It covers beach.

    Main uncertainty: Modelled from distance and market, not route-calibrated.

    See this destinationBest time to go

We priced the destinations for this question. Some could not be costed, some were too close to be a flight, some are far past the ceiling, and some were dropped as a longer or shorter version of a trip already listed.

Airfare: some of the destinations shown rest on an observed, dated route benchmark, and the rest use the modelled distance curve. Every figure is an estimate, never a live fare.

The cost model behind this page has a baseline date of 2026-09-13. It is the model baseline, not the date of the underlying airfare, hotel or price references — any dated sample on this page carries its own dates, shown with it. Prices are planning estimates, not quotes or availability. See which data the estimates use and when it was recorded

Same question, a different budget

Same city, a different travel style or trip length

These pages ask the same question with a different style or a different number of days, so the money on them is not comparable line for line.

Same budget, a different focus

Themed budget questions from this city

Nature

Food

City

Adventure

Beach

Relaxation

Shopping

Culture

Family

Change any of this yourself