Budget Hostels from S$19

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: Grays Hostel By Haly - Located within a 5-minute walk of The Walk. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find bed sheets, free Wi-Fi and free bottled water in all rooms. Bollywood Beach Hostel - Located steps from The Walk. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a restaurant. You'll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Sparkle View Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of The Walk. Property features include free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. You'll find towels, hairdryers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Homeland Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Mall of the Emirates. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. You'll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Pharaohs Inn Deira Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Deira City Centre Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance, as well as laundry facilities. You'll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Dubai, one of Expedia's 61 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, Gold Souk and Dubai Creek. Get out into nature with places such as Marina Beach, 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.