Budget Hostels from S$39

By staying at a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and save more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your stay. You can enjoy activities in this destination like shopping and boating.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many shapes and sizes, but they have a few things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: Heartland Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Emirates Towers Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and a lift. Rooms come with towels, lockers and hairdryers. Bollywood Beach Hostel - Located steps from The Walk. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools and a restaurant. You’ll find lockers, desks and linens in all rooms. Premier Serviced Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of BurJuman Mall. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, coffee/tea makers and linens in all rooms. DUBAI TOWN JBR - Located within a 5-minute walk of Marina Beach and The Walk. Property features include free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Urban Panda Hostel Tiger Marina - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Mina Seyahi Tram Stop. Property features include free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with free toiletries, lockers and desks.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Dubai, one of Expedia’s 52 hostels might be a great choice.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 35°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 22°C. Average annual precipitation for Dubai is 57 mm.

Overall, Dubai is known for its rivers, boating opportunities and skyscrapers. Major attractions include Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Marina Beach. Get out into nature with places such as Dubai Creek, La Mer North Beach and Al Mamzar Beach Park. Cultural attractions include Dubai Museum, Museum of the Future and Dubai Opera.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Dubai in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.), located 3.6 mi (5.8 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.), which is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you may want to make use of public transport. Walk to nearby metro stations such as Gold Souq Station, Al Ras Station and Baniyas Square Station.