Cost of trip
How much does a 7-day Abu Dhabi trip cost?
A realistic budget for a week in Abu Dhabi, split into flights, hotels, food, activities, and local transport. Numbers based on our editorial baseline of $180/person/day mid-range — tweak the calculator below for your travel style.
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🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi trip estimate
Estimated total · 2 travelers · 7 days$3,456 – $5,142
Flights
$1,472 – $2,242
Hotels
$797 – $1,186
Food
$454 – $676
Activities
$372 – $554
Local transport
$310 – $461
Estimates based on aggregate travel cost data, not live booking quotes. Click through for real-time Expedia pricing.
Quick reference: a week in Abu Dhabi
Budget
$1,260+
Hostels or budget hotels, street food, public transport, free attractions.
Mid-range
$2,520+
3-star hotels, casual restaurants, paid attractions, occasional taxis.
Luxury
$5,292+
4-5 star hotels, fine dining, private guides, premium experiences.
All totals are for two travelers including flights from the US East Coast. Solo travelers save ~30%; family-of-four roughly doubles.
What drives the cost in Abu Dhabi
- Flights: ~12h from NYC, so expect roughly $640 – $975 round-trip per person at mid-range fares. Compare current fares →
- Accommodation: 45% of the daily budget on average. For a week, expect $1134 total at mid-range for two.
- Food: 22% of daily spend. $40/person/day mid-range.
- Activities + entrance fees: 18% — varies wildly with what you do.
- Local transport: 15% — taxis, trains, transit passes.