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By staying at a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and save more of your trip funds for fun things to do during your stay.

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These options get the highest reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Heartland Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Emirates Towers Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and a lift. Rooms come with free WiFi, towels and hairdryers. Bollywood Beach Hostel - Located steps from The Walk. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools and a restaurant. You’ll find free WiFi, desks and linens in all rooms. Brand New Boys Hostel in center of Dubai - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Sharaf DG Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi at this property. Rooms come with free WiFi. Urban Panda Hostel Tiger Marina - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Mina Seyahi Tram Stop. Property features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find free WiFi, desks and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. Hello Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Burjuman Station. Property features include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. You’ll find free WiFi, towels and hairdryers in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Dubai, one of Expedia’s 82 hostels might be a great choice.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that might be helpful: 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.

Depending on your interests, you might like to explore the area around Dubai. Major attractions include Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and Mall of the Emirates. Get out into nature with places such as Dubai Creek, Marina Beach and La Mer North Beach. Visit landmarks such as Dubai Museum and Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House.

Keep this information about transit options in 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 3.7 mi (5.9 km) away. An alternative is Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.), located 14.4 mi (23.2 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to make use of public transport. You can take advantage of metro transport at Al Ras Station, Al Ghubaiba Station and Sharaf DG Station.