Hostels in United Arab Emirates Hostels in United Arab Emirates

You are looking for hostels in United Arab Emirates? Good news, you have come to the right place.

On this page we list every single city with hostels and other budget accommodations. Hostelz.com helps you to find your United Arab Emirates hostel and compare its prices on the major booking sites such as Hostelworld, Hostelsclub and Booking.com. So you can sleep on a budget and save money while backpacking United Arab Emirates.

All Cities in United Arab Emirates

We list every single hostel in United Arab Emirates and the world. In total, we have 8 cities in United Arab Emirates for you. Please note that not all cities actually have a hostel to stay in. Below you can filter for cities with hostels and with no hostels-type accommodation, but guesthouses and budget hotels. This will help your planning.

All United Arab Emirates hostels on a map

Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.

Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in United Arab Emirates. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.

Our handwritten guide on Backpacking United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates, also known as the UAE, is on the southeastern side of the Arabian Peninsula. Located at the entrance of the Persian Gulf, the UAE shares borders with Oman in the east and Saudi Arabia in the south. This country is vibrant and modern, and is home to many malls, restaurants, tourist hotels, beaches, oasis, and sand dunes. United Arab Emirates consists of seven emirates, of which Abu Dhabi serves as its capital city. The country's climate is dry overall, with scorching summers and warm winters. There is an array of United Arab Emirates hostels, ranging from basic, budgeted hostels to top-end heritage hostels. Book your hostels in United Arab Emirates in advance, as the country attracts tourists all the year through, and you may find yourself without accommodation at the last minute. Early United Arab Emirates hostel bookings also help you to plan your finances as prices of hostels in United Arab Emirates increase during peak seasons.

The best time to visit the UAE is during late September through March, when the weather is pleasant but sunny. If you plan to enjoy a beach vacation here, April to May is is the best season to visit. June to September is quite hot and humid, though it’s the right time for summer sales and great discounts in United Arab Emirates hostel accommodations. If you love bargain sales and shopping fests, this is when you should visit! On the other hand, if outdoor activities and desert treks appeal to you, November to March is the perfect season. It is the time where major festivals and sporting events are held in the United Arab Emirates. Before you visit, be sure to check the laws of UAE with regard to alcohol use, driving, prescription medications, and code of conduct as well as health and safety.

Dubai, an emirate of the UAE, is the one of the most popular cities in the world. It is a progressive and ultra-urban emirate and has an excellent infrastructure coupled with superb tourist amenities. You can find illustrious skyscrapers, palm-shaped islands, scenic ski slopes, and grand beach resorts at Dubai. Jumeirah is a diverse district in Dubai with beautiful villas alongside a scenic beach -- an ideal stopover for beach lovers. Downtown Dubai has multiple skyscrapers and hotels, including the world’s tallest building, the must-see Burj Khalifa, and the Dubai Mall, which is the world’s biggest mall.

Abu Dhabi is the hub of culture and sports in the UAE. Stop over here to enjoy the beauty of large gardens, parks, boulevards, luxury hotel chains, and shopping malls. Visit the Khalifa Park, which houses its own aquarium, museum, train, gardens, and play parks. Also, don’t miss The Corniche, which is a six-kilometer waterfront with a walkway and sandy beaches, where several shows and fun activities such as go-carting are hosted. If you's like to buy replicas of buildings and boats, then visit the Heritage Village at Abu Dhabi, where the wide array of choices will boggle your mind!

if you are looking for a budget destination in the UAE, be sure to add Ajman, the smallest of the emirates, to your travel itinerary. The Ajman Museum is housed in a old fort that was built during the late eighteenth century and you can learn more about the life and culture here with different artifacts and reconstruction of local life. The Ajman beach boasts of white, sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters bathed in deliciously glorious, warm sun. Lie back and enjoy the luxurious warmth, enjoy watching dolphins revel in the waters, or visit the many cafés and restaurants to sample delicious food at affordable prices.

For lovers of art and heritage, Sharjah, located North of Dubai is the perfect stopover. With its multiple historic buildings for public viewing at the Heritage Area, Sharjah keeps you busy and enthralled throughout the way. There are separate viewing times solely for women, so check the timings before visiting here. You can also visit the archaeology museum, bustling marketplaces, art museum, and various cultural attractions at Sharjah. The Desert Park is an ideal place to learn more about the Arabian desert, flora, wildlife, reptiles, and insects of the desert. Book your hostels in United Arab Emirates in advance, and enjoy all the attractions that this divers country has to offer. With attractive prices in each of the emirates, planning your trip is relatively simple!

expert for United Arab Emirates hostels

Handwritten by local expert for United Arab Emirates hostels Joy Barboza

Travel Tips for United Arab Emirates - from the Community

Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking United Arab Emirates. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of United Arab Emirates. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!

FAQ on Hostels in United Arab Emirates

There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:

Finding Hostels and Prices

What hostel booking sites are best to use?

There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.

This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.

For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.

How much are hostels in United Arab Emirates?

Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.

You can search for exacty hostel prices in United Arab Emirates here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.

When to book hostels?

If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.

We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.

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Safety and Packing

Are hostels in United Arab Emirates safe?

Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.

What to pack when staying in hostels?

There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.

  1. Padlock
  2. Earplugs
  3. Sleeping Mask
  4. Quick Dry Travel Towel
  5. Head Lamp

There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.

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