In our data, the cheapest Dubai stays rated 4.0 or higher start at about 51 to 56 euros a night for two guests (Ramada by Wyndham Dubai Deira, Royal Ascot Hotel, Premier Inn Dubai International Airport Hotel).
Most pictures of Dubai show glass towers. But before the towers there was the Creek, a natural inlet where traders arrived by wooden dhow boats, and the neighbourhoods of Deira and Bur Dubai still show that older city: spice and gold souks, wind-tower houses in the Al Fahidi district and small ferries called abras that cross the water for very little money. You can see this side of Dubai in a day, and the cheapest rated stays in Deira start at about 51 euros a night.
The cheapest well-rated stays right now
We kept only places with a Google rating of at least 4.0. Prices are for two guests, 25 to 28 November 2026, read from Google Hotels in October 2026, lowest price we found for that offer.
| Hotel | From per night | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramada by Wyndham Dubai Deira | about 51 € | 4.0 (3,000+ reviews) | 10 sites |
| Royal Ascot Hotel | about 54 € | 4.1 (6,000+ reviews) | 10 sites |
| Premier Inn Dubai International Airport Hotel | about 56 € | 4.7 (8,000+ reviews) | 7 sites |
| Queen Elizabeth 2 | about 57 € | 4.3 (10,000+ reviews) | 9 sites |
| Premier Inn Dubai Investments Park Hotel | about 58 € | 4.6 (7,000+ reviews) | 7 sites |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Dubai Deira | about 58 € | 4.2 (4,000+ reviews) | 10 sites |
Good to know: Hostels may list a dormitory bed or a private room, so open the hotel page and check what the cheapest offer includes. Prices change daily, so treat the table as a snapshot.
Why people love it
- The Creek. A working waterway lined with dhows, still used for trade.
- The souks. The Gold Souk and the Spice Souk are among the city's oldest markets.
- The Al Fahidi district. Restored old houses with wind towers, galleries and cafés.
- Contrast. You can see the old town in the morning and the tallest tower in the evening.
What to experience
- Cross the Creek on an abra, the traditional wooden ferry, which is one of the cheapest experiences in the city.
- Walk through the Gold and Spice Souks.
- Explore the Al Fahidi Historical District and its museum.
- Visit the Jumeirah Mosque on a guided tour, where visitors are welcome with modest clothing.
- See the Burj Khalifa fountain show in the evening.
What does it cost?
Dubai is one of the more expensive hotel cities in our data: the cheapest rated stays cost about 51 to 59 euros a night. A tourism fee is added per room and night in many hotels, so compare the total price. We did not measure food or ticket prices. Travel guides describe the abra crossing as very cheap and simple local eateries in Deira as far below mall prices.
How to save even more
- Compare the total price with taxes and fees, see taxes and fees explained.
- Choose free cancellation while your plans are open, see free cancellation explained.
- Check smaller booking sites and the hotel's own website too, see cheapest way to book a hotel.
Questions
Is Dubai cheap? Not for hotels in our data. The cheapest rated stays start at about 51 euros a night.
When is the best time to visit? Travel guides recommend the cooler months, roughly November to March, for walking in the old town.
Are these prices permanent? No. They are a snapshot for late November 2026. Compare your own dates.