The best part of traveling isn’t the destination or the journey, but the opportunity to live like you’re in the lap of luxury. For the ultra-rich, that’s not a problem, especially in places where wealth abounds, like Dubai. Over the past two decades, Dubai has established itself as an epicenter where millionaires and billionaires call home.
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In the first six months of 2021, the number of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) increased by 3.8% to 54,000, or around 36 billionaires declaring themselves Dubai residents.
So, how much does it cost to stay in this Middle Eastern destination filled with class, money and decadence? Well, if you want to travel and enjoy the best of Dubai, you need to vacation like the high society.
Here’s the cost of a Dubai vacation like the rich, covering the three basics after airfare and travel: accommodation, meals and getting from one place to another.
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Accommodation
Sure, you could opt for an Airbnb, but if you’re living the good life, or the rich life, you should treat yourself to a suite at the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. This luxury hotel is one of the major players on Dubai’s skyline, a sail-shaped hotel that overlooks the Gulf. In your accommodation, you’ll enjoy Hermès amenities, personal butler service, and keys to the Burj Al Arab’s private beach.
Food
Calling Al Hadheerah a restaurant doesn’t do it justice. It’s a dining experience under the stars where wealthy guests can enjoy the cuisine of ten cooking stations with chefs preparing everything from classic dishes like lamb ouzme, shawarma, hummus and tabbouleh, as well as desserts such as Kunafa and baklava. A deposit of AED 150 per person (approximately $41.00) is required, then the cost increases depending on what you order.
Transportation
There are buses and trains all over Dubai, but if you are travelling with substantial transport and want to see all the sights from the privacy of your own vehicle, taxis are the best way to get around. The base fare is around $2.17, with the minimum journey costing around a quarter of that.
According to Dubai Taxi, “Dubai taxis do not have fixed fares for trips within the city, instead they use a distance-based taximeter regulated by the government. The base price for taking a taxi in Dubai varies depending on your location and the time of day, but the price per trip varies depending on the distance traveled. [kilometer] it’s always the same.
This means that a trip from Dubai to Sharjah, which takes about 25 minutes, would cost $9.76 during the day and $10.85 at night. A much longer trip, taking about 1 hour and 40 minutes, would be from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, with a fare of $65.08 during the day and $67.25 at night.
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