Price of a beer in Dubai Feb 2011

The Underground Pub at Habtoor Grand Hotel = AED 35 (pint of Fosters)
Le Royal Meridien Hotel = AED 44 (pint of Fosters)
Barasti at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Hotel = AED 32 (pint of Fosters)
Sofitel Hotel = AED 38 (pint of Kronenbourg)
Armani Prive Hotel/Club = AED 45 (bottle of Heineken)

This is basically saying GBP6+ a pint.

2009 vs 2011 Food prices in Dubai.

Before I checked out the food prices I went up the Burj Khalifa to the 124 floor. The lift moves at 10m/s so it takes no time at all. It was booked up for several days in advance so if you want to go in the morning then book online in advance if you are only here for a few days.

So Back in March 2009 (see post from Thursday March 12th 2009) I went to Spinneys in Dubai Marina.

Now I went back to check how the food prices have changed.

Covent Garden Leak & Potato soup = was AED 23.50 or GBP 4.70 at the time.

# Now not stocked.

John West Yellowfin tuna in a tin = AED 10.50 or GBP 2.10 at the time.

# Now not stocked.

6 pack of Coke = AED 5.25 or GBP 1.05 at the time.

# Now AED 9 or GBP 1.55

Waitrose 8 rashers of smoked bacon = AED 32.50 or GBP 6.50 at the time

# Now AED 34.50 or GBP 5.95

Waitrose sliced cheddar cheese = AED 23.50 or GBP 4.70

# Now AED 23.50 or GBP 4.05

For interest:

6 x Eggs = AED 20.75 or GBP 3.58

2Kg Tilda Basmati = AED 17.75 or GBP 3.06

0.295Kg of Wagyu beed = AED 84.10 or GBP 14.50