Dubai has a reputation for being expensive. It can be — but it absolutely doesn’t have to be. We routinely send couples on 5-day Dubai trips for under ₹75,000 per person all-inclusive (visa, flights from Kolkata/Guwahati, 4-star hotel, all major experiences and meals).
The trick is timing and bundling. Travel in May-June or September (shoulder season), book 90+ days in advance, stay in Deira or Bur Dubai (40% cheaper than Marina, 15-min metro to everywhere), and bundle activities through tour operators rather than booking direct.
Don’t-miss experiences: Burj Khalifa 124th floor (book the 4 PM slot for sunset), Desert Safari with BBQ dinner (₹2500 instead of ₹5000 hotel-booked), Marina Dhow Cruise (₹2200), Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque (free, but must dress code), and Souk Madinat Jumeirah for the Burj Al Arab photo.