Family-Friendly 5-Day Itinerary for Dubai

  1. Day 1: Dubai Miracle Garden
    30 minutes (18 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Explore the Dubai Miracle Garden, the world's largest flower garden with over 45 million flowers in various designs and patterns. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with your family through themed gardens and see iconic landmarks recreated with flowers.

  2. Day 2: IMG Worlds of Adventure
    30 minutes (25 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Experience the IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world's largest indoor theme park with five themed zones, over 20 rides, and attractions for all ages. Get your adrenaline pumping on thrilling roller coasters, have fun with your children on the interactive rides, and meet your favorite Marvel and Cartoon Network characters.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa
    20 minutes (12 km) from IMG Worlds of Adventure

    Visit the Dubai Mall, one of the largest malls in the world with over 1200 stores, a virtual reality park, an Olympic-sized ice rink, and an aquarium. Afterward, go to the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, and enjoy the stunning views of Dubai from the observation deck on the 148th floor.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Parks and Resorts
    30 minutes (30 km) from Burj Khalifa

    Spend a day at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the Middle East's largest integrated theme park complex with three theme parks and a water park. Enjoy over 100 rides and attractions, live shows, and movies. Take your family on a safari adventure at the motiongate Dubai, meet your favorite Bollywood celebrities at the Bollywood Parks Dubai, or splash around at the Legoland Water Park.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Miracle Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
    20 minutes (12 km) from Dubai Parks and Resorts

    Get up close and personal with over 30,000 marine creatures at the Dubai Miracle Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at the Dubai Mall. Explore the tunnels and walkways while seeing impressive species such as sharks, stingrays, and crocodiles. Don't miss the Behind the Scenes tour and the immersive VRZoo experience.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Dubai Miracle Garden (2 hours, 55 AED)
  • IMG Worlds of Adventure (6 hours, 295 AED)
  • Dubai Mall (4 hours, free entry)
  • Burj Khalifa (2 hours, 359 AED)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts (8 hours, 285 AED)
  • Dubai Miracle Aquarium and Underwater Zoo (2 hours, 120 AED)
  • Total Estimated Costs (24 hours, 1114 AED)

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the Ski Dubai indoor ski resort, the Dubai Fountain, the Dubai Creek, or the Dubai Museum. Alternatively, if you have less time, drop one of the theme parks, or combine Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall in one day.

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