Take a pre-booked taxi (45–60 min from central Delhi) or Airport Express metro (25 min) to reach 3 hours before your international flight for family check-in and immigration.
Early morning nonstop (Emirates, Air India or Indigo) — departs ~08:30, flight time ~3h30m; arriving midday helps avoid jet-lag with hotel check-in. Book seats together and request infant/child meals if needed.
Check in at a family-friendly hotel (example: Rove Downtown or Novotel Al Barsha) — request connecting rooms or family room; typical check-in 2:00pm, luggage hold available earlier.
Walk to Dubai Mall for a relaxed first sightseeing—kids love the aquarium window and indoor aquarium tunnel. Dubai Mall open 10:00–00:00; aquarium timed entry (book online).
Watch the Dubai Fountain shows (every 30 min from 6:00pm) and enjoy views of Burj Khalifa exterior; if you booked 'At The Top' evening slots are available until late (book 24–48 hrs ahead).
Pre-book timed tickets (morning slots are less crowded). Summit access provides panoramic views—great to take family photos and orient yourselves to Dubai.
Iconic mosque with guided visitor access; open typically 9:00–22:00 but closed for tourists during Friday morning prayer hours — check before travel. Modest dress required.
World-class museum with family-friendly exhibits; usually open 10:00–18:00 (check exact hours and book timed entry). Great mix of art and child-friendly galleries.
Pickup from hotel around 3:00pm; includes dune bashing, camel photos, henna and buffet dinner. Runs ~3:00–9:00pm; check provider times and child age rules.
Immigration and baggage typically 45–90 min; take Heathrow Express to Paddington (15–20 min) or taxi (40–60 min) to hotel. Pre-book family fast-track if available.
Most London hotels allow luggage drop if room not ready; family-friendly options: Premier Inn County Hall, Park Plaza Westminster — request family rooms.
Walk past Westminster Abbey and Big Ben for classic London photos; exterior viewing is free and open anytime for photos (interior visits by tour only).
Take a fast train (~30–45 min) to Windsor; book return tickets and seats for family comfort. Trains run frequently and are easiest with young children.
Official residence with historic State Apartments and St George’s Chapel; typically open 10:00–17:15 (timings vary — check in advance and pre-book tickets).
Choose a market suited to family tastes: Portobello (Saturdays busiest) for antiques & atmosphere, Camden for eclectic food stalls. Markets usually open 10:00–17:00.
Direct afternoon flight (British Airways, Virgin Atlantic) — flight time ~8h; with time zone crossing you'll land same afternoon in NYC. Book seats together and child meals.
Family hotels: Residence Inn Times Square, Hilton Midtown or Embassy Suites — request family rooms or connecting rooms. Many hotels are family-friendly with 24-hr front desk.
Visit the Memorial pools and optionally One World Observatory (open 9:00–21:00); quiet, respectful visit for older kids. Pre-book tickets for Observatory.
Direct flight (if available from JFK to DEL) is ~14h; 1-stop options via Europe/GCC vary in duration. Book overnight or daytime as fit your family’s needs.
Upon arrival, expect immigration and baggage time. Arrange local transport home or to your onward destination in India. Check visa/ETAs required and customs allowances before travel.