United Arab Emirates · Middle East
Dubai
A short hop from India: record-breaking skylines, desert safaris, gold souks and a long weekend that punches well above its flight time.
from ₹90k average trip from India
Why visit Dubai
Dubai is the easy long-weekend abroad for Indian travellers — four hours from Bangalore, packed with superlatives, and stocked with so many Indian restaurants you will never miss home cooking. It is glossy, hot and unapologetically over-the-top, and that is exactly the appeal.
The headline sights cluster fast: the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall fountains, Old Dubai’s creek and gold souk, the Palm and Marina, and a half-day desert safari with dune-bashing and a barbecue dinner. Families love the theme parks and aquariums; couples lean into the brunches and beach clubs.
A tourist eVisa is straightforward and often arranged through your airline or a travel agent. Go in the cooler months — summer heat is genuinely punishing — and budget for the fact that the free sights are few but the paid experiences are slick.
Best time to visit Dubai from India
November to March, when temperatures are pleasant and every outdoor attraction is comfortable.
Summer (June–September) regularly tops 45°C — fine for malls and indoor attractions, brutal outdoors.
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Dubai visa for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders need a visa for Dubai.
- TypeTourist eVisa (30 or 60 day)
- Processing~4 days
- Cost₹6,000–8,000 depending on duration
Easiest arranged via your airline or a travel agent. No embassy visit needed for the standard tourist eVisa.
How much does a Dubai trip cost from India?
| Item | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Flights (return) | ₹24,000 |
| Hotels / stay | ₹28,000 |
| Food | ₹14,000 |
| Local transport | ₹7,000 |
| Activities & sightseeing | ₹17,000 |
| Total · 5 days | ₹90,000 |
Things to do in Dubai
- Burj Khalifa "At the Top"The world’s tallest building and the fountain show below.
- Desert safariDune-bashing, camels, sandboarding and a BBQ under the stars.
- Old Dubai & the gold soukAbra boat across the creek to the spice and gold markets.
- The Palm & AtlantisAquaventure waterpark and the monorail along the Palm.