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By going with a hostel you can spend less on lodging and use more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay.

No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices, and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start: Heartland Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Emirates Towers Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and an elevator. Rooms come with towels, lockers, and hair dryers. Bollywood Beach Hostel - Located steps from The Walk. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a restaurant. You’ll find lockers, desks, and bed sheets in all rooms. Premier Serviced Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of BurJuman Mall. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, coffee/tea makers, and bed sheets in all rooms. DUBAI TOWN JBR - Located within a 5-minute walk of Marina Beach and The Walk. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Urban Panda Hostel Tiger Marina - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Mina Seyahi Tram Stop. Property features include free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with free toiletries, lockers, and desks.

If you’re looking for a low-cost place to stay in Dubai, one of Expedia’s 57 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 95°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 72°F. Average annual precipitation for Dubai is 2 inches.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might enjoy these things around Dubai. Major attractions include Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Marina Beach. Get out into nature with places like Dubai Creek, La Mer North Beach, and Dubai Fountain. Visit landmarks like Dubai Museum and Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House.

Keep this information about transit options in Dubai on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB), located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) away. An alternative is Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.), located 14.4 mi (23.2 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transit. Take advantage of metro transit at Al Ras Station, Al Ghubaiba Station, and Sharaf DG Station.