Restaurant prices in United Arab Emirates

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in United Arab Emirates? What are the prices in affordable pubs in United Arab Emirates? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in United Arab Emirates?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 8.2 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 9.5 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 54 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 22 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.1 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in United Arab Emirates, including Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, cheap restaurant, a better restaurant for a couple, imported beer, or Burger King or a similar bar


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in United Arab Emirates


What currency is used in United Arab Emirates and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in United Arab Emirates UAE dirham (AED). For 10 US dollars you can get 36.7 UAE dirhams. For 100 US dollars you can get 367 UAE dirhams. And the other way around: For 10 UAE dirhams you can get 2.72 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in United Arab Emirates? Look here: Prices in cities in United Arab Emirates

Prices: Abu Dhabi   Dubai   Fujairah   Ras al-Khaimah   Sharjah   Ajman   Al Ain   Umm al-Quwain   Al Fujayrah   Kalba  


Price cheap restaurant $8.2 ($3.8 - $17.7)

cheap restaurant

$8.2 ($3.8 - $17.7)
by half less than in United States

Price local beer $10.9 ($5.4 - $17.7)

local beer

$10.9 ($5.4 - $17.7)
82% more than in United States

Price coffee $5.4 ($2.7 - $8.2)

coffee

$5.4 ($2.7 - $8.2)
5.7% more than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.67 ($0.27 - $2.1)

bottle of water

$0.67 ($0.27 - $2.1)
68% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $9.5 ($7.6 - $10.9)

Burger King or a similar bar

$9.5 ($7.6 - $10.9)
11% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.1 ($0.68 - $2.7)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.1 ($0.68 - $2.7)
by half less than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in United Arab Emirates
(The last update: 4 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in United Arab Emirates:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $8.2 (AED 30)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $54 (AED 200)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $9.5 (AED 35)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $10.9 (AED 40)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $10.9 (AED 40)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.1 (AED 4.2)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.67 (AED 2.4)
  8. Cappuccino $5.4 (AED 19.8)
  9. Espresso Coffee $3.8 (AED 13.9)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $2.9 (AED 10.5)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in United Arab Emirates

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $3.8(AED 13.8), 2012: $3.8(AED 13.9), 2013: $4.1(AED 15.1), 2014: $4.1(AED 15), 2015: $4.4(AED 16.2), 2016: $4.4(AED 16.3), 2017: $4.5(AED 16.7), and 2018: $4.3(AED 15.8)

United Arab Emirates price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
United Arab Emirates price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $35(AED 128), 2011: $45(AED 166), 2012: $40(AED 147), 2013: $41(AED 150), 2014: $41(AED 150), 2015: $41(AED 150), 2016: $41(AED 150), 2017: $41(AED 150), and 2018: $41(AED 150)

United Arab Emirates price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
United Arab Emirates price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $8(AED 29), 2011: $9(AED 33), 2012: $8(AED 29), 2013: $8.2(AED 30), 2014: $9.5(AED 35), 2015: $9.5(AED 35), 2016: $10.2(AED 38), 2017: $10.9(AED 40), and 2018: $10.9(AED 40).

United Arab Emirates price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
United Arab Emirates price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in United Arab Emirates?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.72(AED 2.6), 2011: $0.49(AED 1.8), 2012: $0.47(AED 1.7), 2013: $0.44(AED 1.6), 2014: $0.44(AED 1.6), 2015: $0.45(AED 1.7), 2016: $0.47(AED 1.7), 2017: $0.57(AED 2.1), and 2018: $0.77(AED 2.8) in recent years

United Arab Emirates price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
United Arab Emirates price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.6(AED 2.2), 2011: $0.37(AED 1.4), 2012: $0.35(AED 1.3), 2013: $0.32(AED 1.2), 2014: $0.32(AED 1.2), 2015: $0.33(AED 1.2), 2016: $0.33(AED 1.2), 2017: $0.35(AED 1.3), and 2018: $0.36(AED 1.3)

United Arab Emirates price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
United Arab Emirates price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com