“Less Than R27k”: Woman Shows Affordable Way to Travel to Dubai for 7 Days
- A local woman shared with South Africans how they could travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for less than R27 000
- She shared that travellers could enjoy the city for seven days and partake in fun activities, which included a camel ride
- Some social media users loved the deal they were presented with, while others had their doubts about the affordable trip

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Many people enjoy travelling but may love it even more when it doesn't break the bank.
Recently, a woman shared tips for planning an affordable week-long stay in Dubai, making exploring the luxurious destination more accessible for budget-conscious travellers.
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Travel content creator Zandile shared with TikTok users that they could spend seven days in the well-known city of the United Arab Emirates for "less than R27 000" when they choose to travel with the agency Resident of the Sky.
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The trip is scheduled from 5 to 12 March and requires a R5 000 deposit.
Zandile shared that the package included the following:
- Return flight from South Africa to Dubai.
- Airport transfers.
- A seven-night stay at a five-star hotel.
- Breakfast daily.
- UAE tourist visa.
- Desert safari and Miracle Garden activities.

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The traveller also shared the busy and fun-filled itinerary in the video, which included camel rides and a fire show.
Watch the TikTok video below:
Affordable Dubai trip baffles SA
While some social media users were interested in the budget-friendly trip to the affluent Middle Eastern city, others thought the deal was too good to be true and shared their thoughts.
Given that it is still Januworry, @theresaratsupa_ told the woman:
"We need enough time to gather our coins."
@its_flex.ww humorously shared:
"I only have R68."
An intrigued @selinakwetla said:
"Activities included, wow, that's not bad."
@user9796556716151 wrote in the comment section:
"The way I want to go to Dubai, but I’m scared of the language barrier and different money."
@amino_guj couldn't believe what they had heard in the video and shared their opinion of the costs of the city:
"Not true. It's expensive living in Dubai. You’ll pay between R1000 and R1500 for a plate of food."
@oretlhogonolofatse_20 laughed and told people:
"You will wait at the airport."
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