How Expensive is DUBAI? High Tech City in the Middle East

[@eugeniastravels8954]

I love the clean building walls in this city. No graffiti anywhere, unlike the European cities. So beautiful.

[@agathaslepcikova7349]

Oh come on !!🙄you dont know what you are saying ....European cities been there hundreds of years and dubai's palm jumeriah been build in 2011 its so very new And the place have been made/build for rich people so it means = clean walls / no rubish on streets ...keeping it tidy obviously 🙃👍

[@MrJonezy541]

Graffiti isn't always a bad thing, a large percentage of it are just artists expressing themselves.

[@martinc.720]

@@MrJonezy541 As Gabriel said in a video "There's graffiti and then there's art". The OP meant the former, you mean the latter.

[@andreww3621]

You're out of your fucking mind. A European city with graffiti and garbage (Naples being the perfect example) is still more beautiful than this sprawled out metropolis with no life. Buildings are far too tall for their own good, Soulless architecture, and ZERO character, but at least they've got clean walls...🙃

[@laken1804]

I like that catwalk from the trains station to the mall, it must be a great relief when it's 100 degrees outside to be shielded in a nice air-conditioned area away from the heat and sun.

[@thelinthicums3295]

If noise and snoring and chaos inspired you to move locations, it must have been REALLY bad, because you are one bulletproof, durable traveler.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It was really, really, really bad. Several people snoring at the same time.

[@Sebpz8342]

Mathieu Tallard I'm sure you miss the point in many things with that attitude

[@thelinthicums3295]

There are people (Gabriel is one) who like it and a lot of people (I am one) who enjoy watching him do it. He has also figured out how to live on the road for the same or less money than "home", whatever home is. This lifestyle is not for me, and that is a good thing, as I have a family and local responsibilities, but watching Gabriel go where I never will is fun and a nice escape from the daily grind.

[@mathieutallard6328]

To be sure of something, you have to do it yourself......I did and still do some traveling and most of them had a share of shit in it. when i spend time and efforts on something, i expect it to great, not so so or even bad. 49 countries with a lot of them in bad season and also a lot with just a step in and out. Like the girl in last video enumerating all the countries she went in on so short time. Didn't see a great big smile on her face and she was white like a pint of milk. Go ahead if thats the way you like it. I don't and i won't. Dare to taste it? check out for simple, last Finnsnow videos in Philippines. In whos shoes would you better be in ? He choose a country, stick to it, made a really cute girl friend and really enjoy his time there. He encounter shit sometime but the reward is there.

Always gotta bring earplugs if you are hosteling.

[@gato7908]

Going to the top of tall buildings is usually a bit of a letdown for me, because you pretty much know what to expect, just an aerial view of a bunch of smaller buildings... I'd much rather enjoy the views from the top of a mountain 😊

[@fabriziom5979]

New camera! Yes more than welcome. It will be awesome! Interesting to see Dubai, I was very curious about it and I don't think I ll go in the near future. I am sure you will have an incredible time in Oman. It's a fantastic country. A lot of space and welcoming people. Looking forward to your videos there with the new gear :-)

[@davisurdaneta1426]

I used to worked and lived there for more than 2 years. Dubai is amazing and very peaceful but yeah it's quite expensive.

[@chaisepomme4070]

That hotel room is really nice, especially for that price! I can certainly understand why you'd want some time in a private room after eight days in a crowded room in a hostel.

[@LuisEduardoGalindo]

Dear Gabriel, every time I had the chance to check out your latest whereabouts, I have to take my hat down, making to Dubai is quite impressive and really fulfilling all the more after all the mileage you've covered so far, it's also great to check on your new camera quality improvement yet contein prevails and stands out. I take pride in following for a while I respect all you effort, sure will soon deserve a Guinness Award! Take care and save travels

[@jamalbaig5694]

Dubai can be very cheap it just depends where you go, I've been going there for 20 years and Deira is very inexpensive in regards to food and good food at that, great video though Gabriel I found your Mexico uploads very useful for my recent trip there-keep up the good work!

[@johnleclerc8806]

Based on the video it seems like the time honored budget travel formula delivers a very affordable visit to Dubai. Find lodging and meals away from the city center and be ready to walk the miles. The hostel was $13 including breakfast? All those big $7 lunch plates. Pretty cheap.

[@mrbushlied7742]

I lived in the UAE for five years ending October, 2015. I'd go back and live there in a New York minute!

[@SatHotBird3313]

You're the American with the most open mind I've ever known. Congratulations

[@sUbScRiBeRswItHoUtvEdEo]

and hes canadian

[@AH-bs5wr]

@@sUbScRiBeRswItHoUtvEdEo America is a continent and Canada is in North America So he’s considered American

[@3PointBALLERZ]

Downtown Dubai isn't even the expensive part... go to palm jumeira... that's like the nice part of Dubai it's amazing

[@andresreyes5398]

Gabriel I've been following your videos since you were in Mexico way back a few years ago glad to see your still going, living your dream .. thanks for sharing your adventures

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, thanks for following along Andres, appreciate it. Mexico was three years ago now, I need to go back. Happy trails.

[@saketh371]

Last year i was in dubai in the same area and i used to go to the falafel and shawarma plce a lot. Brings back good memories. Thank u :)

[@Swampzoid]

You're so smart to find your way around new foreign places easily. Dubai is certainly spectacular. That insanely tall skycraper. - wow.

[@barb108]

Nice overview of Dubai. It seems like it would be an okay place for a stopover on an Emirates flight. I've seen a lot of your videos and I can't recall one where you showed a mall :)

[@VitalityMassage]

That's not a bad price all considering Gabe. Here on Amazon it's about $450. How do you like it so far? I also make videos and the flip screen is something of interest to me. Nice to see you doing well with your channel.

[@landracerootsseedco.1897]

Longtime lurker here...Gabriel you are a legend. Love the vids. I've been in a good few places you traveiied. India and Nepal are a treat to explore. I've been living in cambodia for last while. This is one awesome planet. Enjoy lad.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks man!

[@Carpathianrelinquished]

I’m in NZ, I lived in Dubai for 13 years and I’m going back to live and work again very soon. Yes it’s expensive but so is NZ even more so and it’s taxed! Can’t wait to leave..

[@HafedhAlShihi]

Hey Gabriel, If you haven't already you gotta watch the Dubai fountain at night, amazing dancing waters. The best views from the terrace of the apple store. Also, check out the Dubai mall aquarium. Enjoy.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I totally forgot about finding the aquarium, dang. And I headed back to my room for the evening so didn't catch the light show. Oh well, next time.

[@alexandercountyabroad2996]

The Dubai mall aquarium is cool. The Atlantis Hotel on the Palms has an aquarium and water park too. The indoor ski slope in Emirates mall is great in the desert heat.

[@stopbeingsoweirdstill]

I really enjoy your work. Very real, to the point, and fun!

[@christoslowrider7638]

Dubai seems amazing. such a clean place.

[@jamilahadade4412]

Dubai looks like a nice place to visit but, since it's so expensive I doubt if I'll ever get to visit. It's nice that you're making a great, I formative videos that way at least I get to see it with your great camera work! Happy travels Gabriel stay safe. I send you greetings from "The Big Apple New York City" 🍎

[@stefs2529]

maybe I'm going against the stream, but I live in Dubai since 4+ years and I find living here cheaper than other big metros like London, Toronto or the Bay Area cities. Ofc it's all about personal expenditure management, but many things like blue collar services, public transportation (taxis esp.), electronics, cars, mid-range restaurants, rents and cost of houses compared to year of building size and facilities, cinemas, fresh snacks, ... I find them way cheaper here than in other metros. What is really expensive are telecom bills (most expensive in the world) and alcohol in pubs/restaurants (as expected).

[@kashwar2011]

Loves all your videos, every seconds of it. Keep it up, way to go, Gabriel.

[@rocky3652]

Merry Christmas,!!! Gabriel you do a lot of good with your broadcast ! You bring a lot of joy into peoples lives and that’s the best gift of all ! Love you brother !

[@MOROTURK_8]

I really enjoyed watching this video, it is very helpful and thank you very much for your efforts - Regards from Morocco

[@luckyhappywell-being7845]

Amazing Dubai

[@chinmayy1612]

Gateway Hotel.... Nice and cheap(comparatively).. I stayed there when I was in Dubai few months back.. It was really good experiance.. One of Indians' favorite hotel choice in Bur Dubai..👍🏻👍🏻 This brings back so much memories man !!!

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

I'm pleasantly surprised that there are so many affordable eateries there. That room, too, was within my price range. The elevator ride less so ;-)

[@universojuanluis12]

Wow that's a very beautiful city!! Great work! Saludos! :)

[@chello70]

I hate when I go to a video that has absolutely nothing to be disliked and still see dislikes for no reason whatsoever. What is there to dislike about this Good footage, well informing , good had quality little piece of travel guide?!? I can only assume that people are just “fucking jealous” of that fact that you are there, and they are not. ;)) Good video G...

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thank you!

[@nreddy7280]

Hi Gabriel..happy to see all the places near burjuman, where i travel to office daily. Nice video but the prices you quoted are higher at least 20-25% than regular prices we spend. Even entrance ticket for burj khalifa is not 500AED for all..its only for prime time and for visit to 145th floor....there is other option for 126th floor for 130AED(38$) REGULAR AND 210AED(60$) for PRIME TIME. Many middle class bachelors will survive by just

[@MZESPYI]

OMG so veaitiful video thank you for sharing I can't wait to see the malls love the noise! I love it !

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Be sure to do thorough bed bug checks no matter where you stay. One can find them, their skins, their eggs (and such, ugh) in everything from hostels to the best of the BEST-est 5-STAR hotels, no lie!

[@chu30cho]

You're the best always showing what others don't.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks.

[@Violetentity]

Merry Christmas Gabriel, may 2018 find you healthy and travelling to the most exciting places in the world.

[@marcusaurelius3564]

It sounds like you really didn't like the hostel. The cost of this other hotel is almost a day of working in Alaska.

[@TheIzharulHaqq]

btw Gabriel please come to Bosnia is a beautiful country with lots of natural and histrical beauty and is very cheap

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

That short-sleeved shirt you are wearing with the gorgeous Indian Print is lovely! Honestly, where DO you find your Tee shirts, and other ones? The prints are fab-u-lo-so!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I buy shirts in the various countries I travel to. I'll see one hanging somewhere and decide to grab it. So they're from all over the world.

[@HusseinKefel]

Nice tour video Gabriel, well done and thanks for sharing

[@joeasachi5444]

I'd just been recently with family and it was amazing definitely going back

[@meitywakkari831]

Dubai glorious City. Interesting journey around Middle East.👍

[@PankajMalik2016]

Is this the most expensive hotel room you have ever stayed in?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No, I've had rooms for more than $100 back in the U.S. But I don't get those very often and not for very long, only a night or so if it's the only thing available. For example when I flew to Alaska then all the hostels in San Francisco were booked up, so I had to get a hotel room and it was a little more than $100.

[@joshuarosenblum8155]

Just so you know - I think you may have asked about "At the Top - Sky" package for the Burj, which is their premium service and costs over 500 dhs. It's pretty cool in that you get to go to the luxury sky deck on the 148th floor, where they serve you champagne and canapes - as opposed to the "regular" observation deck on the 125th floor with all the schlubs. ;) However, if you buy online for off peak hours it should only cost 130 dhs for the regular observation deck.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah I thought I'd seen a deal for less. I just asked her how much and she stated that one price and that was it. I wasn't really in the mood for standing in line and everything at the time anyway, so it was all fine.

[@samarahvonk]

Great video Gabriel. Hope you have lots of fun with your new camera. Happy new year, wishing you lots of amazing, safe trips!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks a lot, Happy New Year.

[@AtiqursWebHospital]

Gabriel, I love you man! I love all the video that you made! And I click on every Ads that appear so you get some money! Anyone else reading this comment. please disable adblocker, click on some Ads and let this dude make some money so we can see more videos!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks a lot, appreciate it.

[@booboobanks5817]

Yes I do the same too 👏🏻👍🏻.

[@jbmi5]

Next time go to one of the local corner stores and get your adapter for about $2 - $3 dollars. OR the local major supermarket chains have them all. Don't ever buy standard items in the major shopping malls - Tourist traps.

[@mbighachristy5006]

Just subscribed to this channel and it's a beautiful video especially when am in Dubai and can relate to all you are saying and also can recognise every part in the video

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks, glad to hear it.

[@RealSpaceHobo]

I hate skyscrapers AND crazy prices - but tnx for showing me what I'm not missing - weather looks awesome though......:-)

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I hear ya on that.

[@nawabsarkar21]

Gabriel...Dubai looks amazing...tkx or sharing. but Man Oh Man!!!! It's too costly..the prices of everything are sky high!! :O

[@Shubhamst1]

actually food prices are much less compared to europe, not that expensive tbh.

[@Shubhamst1]

true, and that's the only option for vegetarians.😑

[@nawabsarkar21]

Spurious..thats a nice suggestion.

[@RTOF]

Shubham Sharma Does this mean..... You hate Dubai? 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠

[@RTOF]

Spurious Flatus SO YOU DONT LIKE DUBAI? 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Great video. Loved Dubai..have to return!..look forward to yr other videos ...thanks.

[@tariq0513]

13:46 500 dirhams?? i paid 630 dirhams in total for 5 people from the official website and i've been there before too. You got quoted that much because that was the price to get to the highest level, level 148. Most people would be satisfied with the views from levels 124 and 125 which cost around 130 dirhams at non-peak times.

[@1danacom]

Hi Gabriel and fellow followers, just a quick note and maybe a correction on hotel costs around the world. I'm an Australian and I can tell you I have traveled all over this wide brown land from down under and the minimum cost in any wayside hotel is $85.00USD a night and that is your basic hotel/motel, no breakfast nothing fancy and the price is creeping up towards to $90USD a night and that is anywhere as you travel. So in my humble onion Australia has some of the most expensive accomodation in the world, not Dubai

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I read somewhere that Dubai was the second-most expensive city for accommodation. I don't remember now where I read that. But keep in mind that just because there are some good deals doesn't mean that's the typical price. IThere are lots of hotels downtown that will be much more expensive, hundreds or even thousands of dollars a night.

[@1danacom]

Thanks Gabriel, I'm sure your right there, yes we have some good deals here is Auz but overall the average price of single self contained room accomodation for the average traveler is creeping towards the $90USD a night price. We call them motels here and there are thousands of them, don't get me wrong the accomodations are good but not as good as the one you stayed in for $60USD a night. On average what you got for $60USD would cost $150USD a night here and I'm talking average budget motels/hotels or slightly better all two star accomodation. Once again thanks for your amazing video's and travels info, really appreciate your work Gabriel.

[@عاصميمحمد]

you are welcomed whenever you back..nice video!

[@TRAVELCHANNELMURSHIDABAD]

NICE PLACE&VIDEO

[@53Alisha]

HAPPY Christmas ...Gabriel .....Thank You for your videos during 2017 I look forward to your New Years Eve video ...Best Wishes.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks Dave, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@someshnair2273]

Great work buddy ✌🏻👍🏻

[@yishaidavidi8833]

Can't wait to see the new cameras videos. All those new toys Wilda says:)

[@777jac]

You can buy a ticket to a viewpoint of burj khalifa from 40 USD up if you prepaid for it online

[@AbdulazizAlmulla]

You are always welcome to Dubai

[@TheIzharulHaqq]

nice channel :)

[@BackpackerMike]

Great videos from dubai bro! Did you check on airbnb in dubai? Usually find great deals! Safe travels!

[@davidsmith956]

Do you plan on doing a video on the new camera as far as why you chose the particular model? Good luck and safe travels.

[@ashishgangal4434]

Bro! you were offered the most expensive ticket possible! If you had booked online with a bit of planning then you could have booked it for a fourth of the price!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah it's fine, I didn't really want to deal with the line and everything anyway. Sure it's a nice view but I didn't feel like I had to see it.

[@hoorree-g2c]

Very detailed! nice

[@MarkBH70]

Very neat! Nice video! Nice shirt. I had a friend who was from Oman--the interesting thing is, it's a mix of ethnic Omanis and somebody else--perhaps Emiriti. It used to be one country, UAE and Oman. The true ones are very dark; I would call them black.

[@MarkBH70]

And, thank you!

[@trebor987654321]

The Quality of this video is amazing! What video camera are you using?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

GoPro Hero 5. I now have the 6. Camera info is always listed below each video.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Interesting video, place seems very different to what I expected

[@KevinJLilly]

I got my ticket for the burj khalifa on viator for 38 usd when I was there a few months ago. 137 to go up there is insane

[@retro527]

It's so expensive. I'm from the UAE and I haven't been inside it yet lol XD

[@retro527]

But the UAE still isn't that expensive imo. I find America (in D.C) a bit pricier than any city in the UAE, including Dubai.

[@yishaidavidi8833]

looking great Gabe, thanks for a new country! Shalom Yishai&Wilda:)

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks and shalom.

[@jfdez64]

You should've check prices online (for the Burj Khalifa) and purchase ticket because the lines are very long....but the views are amazing!.

[@UncertainAdventures]

Looking forward to see how your new camera in action.

[@heyfaeiz5531]

Great video bro ! 👍👍👍 i miss dubai 😢

[@anthonycbrown1952]

Thank you for the video. Long time watcher. When traveling to the UAE did you familiarize yourself with the regional customers before arriving or did you simply use 'common sense'? Would you have felt comfortable going to the poorer sections of Dubai? All the best

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I just used common sense. I knew that UAE was more of an open, tolerant society than Saudi Arabia for example. It's so multi-cultural here that there aren't as strict of cultural norms. If I went to Saudi Arabia or Iran then I would do more research about what I should and shouldn't do.

[@hnb193]

The camera price was ok but travel adapter at $16 is not a good deal it seems. Your hotel room was a good. Hostel seemed to be very congested.

[@MikeLimTravel]

I was able to find 5 star hotels between $80 to $100 which is pretty reasonable

[@rajinvedios5867]

Super

[@samantha1054]

Thanks Gabriel

[@rocco...]

I bet if you got yourself a window washing job for a couple of days you could ride the elevator free. While you're up there washing windows you could be filming your next video. Wouldn't that be a sight!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Now that's a brilliant idea.

[@mocro4794]

nice video sir well done

[@KathanTrivedi22]

I like flamingos flamingos does the Boyan have flamingos

[@okaybuddy22b]

Next time you go, let me know! I live in Deira!

[@amyurama9833]

OMG!!😮 I have slept in the exact same hotel for free. I was on transit from Dubai to USA and I was in the same hotel but I stayed there for free.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool.

[@Elena4251]

Can you tell me the name of that hotel, please?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

The hostel was the Backpacker Hostel Dubai. The hotel was the Gateway Hotel.

[@Elena4251]

Thank you!

[@Q_QQ_Q]

UAE currency used to be Indian Rupees but India discontinued it some time ago well before Dubai story lol (70s)

[@sUbScRiBeRswItHoUtvEdEo]

500 durhams!!! does the elevator run on gold? When you said the price was outrageous before I though you were joking, but man that has got to be the most expensive elevator ride in the world lol

[@davidsmith956]

Great video. The scene at the mall and fountain is stunning. I didn’t see a piece of litter and looks spotless. Congrats on the new camera and look forward to seeing the quality reflected in your vlogs. FYI I think there is a new hotel tourism tax that kicks in on Jan 1 in the UAE so not sure of the schedule but could see some room price increases.

[@matisspudulis8194]

Why don't you use airBnB's? They are cheaper than hotels and most of the time much bigger space.

[@94vrcommodore]

Cool video. Woo hoo!! Got yourself a new camera. $137 for the Burj kahlifa. Fark that! I wouldn't pay for that amount either.

[@ahmernc]

Night time fountain dance is amazing there....u were at day time....lol

[@pratheekmendonca3791]

You have better ethics than Logan paul

[@Bruno-kt9xf]

Awesome video Gabe. Will you be going to that hotel that looks like it has a boat on top connecting the three towers ?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

You might be thinking of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore? Unless there's one in Dubai that looks like that as well. I showed the one in Singapore in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXKtc3yhpbSto7s

[@PankajMalik2016]

that's Tennis court on top of that hotel in Dubai

[@Bruno-kt9xf]

Yes got them mixed up.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Actually funny thing is in my next video when I go to Abu Dhabi, there's a building that looks quite similar. I only noticed it because you'd brought it up and then I saw it in my video footage while I was editing a little while ago. So I thought you might have been talking about that building.

[@LeoFtravels]

Great video, awesome channel, just subscribed.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, thanks.

[@ArchitectureWorld]

Beautiful video .....

[@doctorghalevlogs]

Nice Video. Where are you from Gabriel??

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I'm from the United States.

[@andreolsen3548]

On GetYourGuide that I recomended the price would have been around 50 $ and you could have walked pass the queue. Nice video, though :)

[@adayinthelifeofadrian]

When are you coming to Australia mate? I'll shout you lunch :)

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not sure but probably one of these days.

[@usedbrickie9166]

Amazing buildings but to rich for me not that it would be nice. Looking forward to seeing how the new camera works for you. Happy Holidays

[@aymanalfred1498]

great man