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5-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Dubai in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Dubai Mall
    30 minutes (10 miles) from Dubai International Airport

    Morning: Visit the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world. Afternoon: Head to KidZania, an indoor theme park where kids can role-play different professions. Evening: Watch the Dubai Fountain show, a beautiful water display set to music.

  2. Day 2: IMG Worlds of Adventure
    40 minutes (15 miles) from Dubai Mall

    Morning: Spend the day at IMG Worlds of Adventure, an indoor theme park with rides and attractions based on popular cartoon characters. Afternoon: Explore the Dubai Miracle Garden, the world's largest flower garden. Evening: Walk around the Madinat Jumeirah Souk, a traditional Arabian market with shops and restaurants.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Parks and Resorts
    45 minutes (20 miles) from IMG Worlds of Adventure

    Morning: Visit Dubai Parks and Resorts, a theme park complex with four different parks to choose from. Afternoon: Go to the Kite Beach, a popular spot for swimming, beach activities and kite flying. Evening: Visit the Dubai Miracle Garden at night to see the flowers lit up.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Miracle Garden
    30 minutes (13 miles) from Dubai Parks and Resorts

    Morning: Spend the morning at the Dubai Miracle Garden. Afternoon: Visit the Dubai Butterfly Garden, a garden with thousands of butterflies from around the world. Evening: Head to the Dubai Miracle Garden to see the Garden Glow, a light show featuring illuminated sculptures.

  5. Day 5: Burj Khalifa
    20 minutes (7 miles) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Morning: Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Afternoon: Go to the Dubai Mall to shop and dine. Evening: Go on a desert safari to see the beautiful sand dunes and enjoy a traditional Arabian dinner.

Recommendations

If you have extra time in Dubai, you can visit the Dubai Creek, the Dubai Museum, or take a hot air balloon ride over the desert. For a side trip, consider visiting Abu Dhabi to see the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or the Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi. To maximize your fun, make sure to book your tickets for theme parks and attractions in advance, and consider purchasing a Dubai City Pass to save money on admission fees.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo (2 hours, $35)
  • KidZania (4 hours, $50)
  • Dubai Fountain Show (30 minutes, free)
  • IMG Worlds of Adventure (6 hours, $80)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (3 hours, $15)
  • Madinat Jumeirah Souk (2 hours, $30)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts (6 hours, $100)
  • Kite Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Dubai Butterfly Garden (2 hours, $20)
  • Garden Glow (2 hours, $25)
  • Burj Khalifa (3 hours, $40)
  • Desert Safari (5 hours, $100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $560

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