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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: Pharos Inn Sheikh Zayed Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Mall of the Emirates. You can take advantage of free WiFi at this property. Rooms come with towels, lockers and hairdryers. Heartland Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Emirates Towers Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as a lift. You’ll find towels, lockers and hairdryers in all rooms. U.A.E Youth Hostel Association - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Stadium Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Bombay Backpackers DXB - Adults Only - Located steps from The Walk. Property features include free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find lockers and linens in all rooms. 7 Capsule - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Dubai Internet City Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with towels, free toiletries and lockers.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Dubai, one of Expedia’s 17 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 34°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 20°C. Average annual precipitation for Dubai is 102 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 Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Creek and Al Mamzar Beach Park. Visit landmarks such as Dubai Museum and Bastakiya.

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.