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Volunteering Itinerary in Dubai for July 2023

  1. Day 1: Dubai Miracle Garden
    15 minutes (8.1 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Start your trip by volunteering at the world's largest flower garden. Spend your morning planting flowers, followed by lunch at one of the onsite cafes. Then, explore the garden and take pictures amongst the beautiful blooms before ending your day with a relaxing stroll.

  2. Day 2: Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project
    20 minutes (10.1 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Volunteer in the morning with the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project and help care for and release sick and injured turtles back into the wild. After lunch, visit the nearby Dubai Butterfly Garden to admire a vast collection of butterfly species in a serene natural setting. End your day with an evening visit to the Dubai Miracle Garden.

  3. Day 3: Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities
    20 minutes (12.5 km) from Dubai Butterfly Garden

    Start your day by volunteering with the Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities, which provides vocational training and employment opportunities for people with special needs. After lunch, head to the Dubai Mall to explore its many shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. End your day with a visit to the Dubai Fountain to watch its spectacular water and light show.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Cares
    25 minutes (13.6 km) from Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities

    Volunteer with Dubai Cares in the morning, an organization that aims to provide education to children in developing countries. Grab lunch at the Mall of the Emirates before taking a 10-minute taxi ride to the indoor ski resort, Ski Dubai. Enjoy skiing or snowboarding on the resort's slopes before finishing your day with some hot chocolate in the snow park.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Animal Rescue Centre
    20 minutes (14.8 km) from Ski Dubai

    Start your day volunteering at the Dubai Animal Rescue Centre, which rescues and rehabilitates animals in need. After lunch, visit the Dubai Museum to learn about the history of Dubai and the UAE. End your day with a visit to the Dubai Spice Souk to experience the sights and smells of the traditional spice market.

  6. Day 6: Emirates Red Crescent
    15 minutes (8.8 km) from Dubai Spice Souk

    Volunteer with the Emirates Red Crescent in the morning, a humanitarian organization that provides aid to people in need around the world. Have lunch at the nearby Dubai Gold Souk, one of the oldest and largest gold markets in the world. Spend your afternoon at the Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo to see a variety of marine life up close.

  7. Day 7: Dubai Municipality
    20 minutes (10.3 km) from Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

    On your last day, volunteer with the Dubai Municipality to help with environmental conservation efforts. Enjoy lunch at the nearby Dubai Creek, a historic waterway that offers many dining options. Spend your afternoon at the Dubai Dolphinarium to watch a dolphin and seal show before ending your trip with dinner at one of the many restaurants in the area.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Dubai Miracle Garden during the evening to see it lit up at night. You might also want to take a day trip to Abu Dhabi to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or the Louvre Abu Dhabi. To maximize your fun, try to get involved in local events and festivals happening during your stay, such as the Dubai Shopping Festival or the Dubai Food Festival.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Miracle Garden (4 hours, free)
  • Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (4 hours, free)
  • Dubai Butterfly Garden (2 hours, AED 55)
  • Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities (4 hours, free)
  • Dubai Cares (4 hours, free)
  • Mall of the Emirates (2 hours, costs vary)
  • Ski Dubai (2 hours, AED 215-595)
  • Dubai Animal Rescue Centre (4 hours, free)
  • Dubai Museum (2 hours, AED 3)
  • Dubai Spice Souk (1 hour, costs vary)
  • Emirates Red Crescent (4 hours, free)
  • Dubai Gold Souk (2 hours, costs vary)
  • Dubai Mall Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (2 hours, AED 120-175)
  • Dubai Dolphinarium (2 hours, AED 105-155)
  • Dinner at a restaurant (1 hour, costs vary)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 498-1,118

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