Dubai is consistently one of the top 3 international destinations for Indian travellers. Here's everything you need to know to quote Dubai packages confidently.
Visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders can get a Dubai visa on arrival if they hold a valid US, UK, EU, or Schengen visa. Otherwise, they need to apply for a UAE e-visa.
UAE e-visa:
- Apply online at uaevisa.ae
- Processing: 3–5 working days
- Fee: approximately ₹3,000–4,000
- Validity: 30 days, single entry
Always check current requirements before quoting - visa rules change.
Best hotels by budget
Budget (₹5,000–8,000/night):
- Ibis hotels (multiple locations)
- Premier Inn Dubai
Mid-range (₹8,000–15,000/night):
- Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt properties
- JW Marriott Marquis
Luxury (₹15,000–40,000+/night):
- Atlantis The Palm
- Burj Al Arab
- One&Only The Palm
- Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Must-include activities
- Burj Khalifa (At the Top) - book in advance
- Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain
- Desert Safari with BBQ dinner
- Dubai Creek and Gold Souk
- Palm Jumeirah monorail
- Dubai Frame
- Miracle Garden (seasonal)
Standard package structure
4 nights / 5 days Dubai:
- Day 1: Arrival, hotel check-in, Dubai Mall
- Day 2: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, Dubai Frame
- Day 3: Desert Safari (afternoon/evening)
- Day 4: Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis Aquaventure (optional)
- Day 5: Gold Souk, Spice Souk, departure
Pricing benchmarks (2025)
| Category | Per person (2 adults) |
|---|---|
| Budget (3-star) | ₹45,000–55,000 |
| Mid-range (4-star) | ₹65,000–85,000 |
| Luxury (5-star) | ₹1,20,000–2,00,000+ |
Includes flights from major Indian cities, hotel, transfers, and standard activities. Excludes visa, personal expenses.
What Indian clients want from Dubai
- Burj Khalifa - non-negotiable for most clients
- Desert Safari - the most popular activity
- Shopping - Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates
- Halal food options - important for many Indian Muslim travellers
- Indian food availability - reassures first-time international travellers
TCS note
Dubai international packages attract 2% TCS. Always include this in your pricing and explain it to clients.
Using TripDraft for Dubai quotes
TripDraft has a Dubai-specific checklist in the Visa Centre covering all required documents for Indian passport holders. The costing engine handles AED to INR conversion automatically.