3-Day "Family Friendly" Dubai Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Dubai Mall and The Dubai Fountain
    10 minutes (3.2 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Start your itinerary at Dubai Mall, one of the biggest malls in the world, with over 1,200 stores, an aquarium, and an ice rink. After shopping and lunch there, catch the Dubai Fountain, the world's largest choreographed water fountain system with lights and music.

  2. Day 2: Aquaventure Waterpark and Dubai Miracle Garden
    35 minutes (22.6 km) from The Dubai Fountain

    Experience water adventure at Aquaventure Waterpark, located at Atlantis, The Palm, with thrilling rides and an aquarium that boasts 65,000 marine animals. After lunch at the park, visit the Dubai Miracle Garden featuring over 50 million flowers and 250 million plants, it's an oasis in the desert.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Parks and Resorts and Global Village
    30 minutes (25 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Spend the day at Dubai Parks and Resorts, a theme park featuring four different parks, including LEGOLAND and Bollywood Parks. After dinner at the park, end your itinerary at Global Village, an open-air market and cultural park featuring pavilions from various countries, games, and shows.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Mall (4 hours, Free)
  • Dubai Fountain (30 minutes, Free)
  • Aquaventure Waterpark (6 hours, $120)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (2 hours, $10)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts (8 hours, $150)
  • Global Village (2 hours, $20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $300 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, or The Palm Jumeirah, an artificial island in the shape of a palm tree. If you have less time, you can skip the Dubai Miracle Garden and spend more time at a theme park or have a desert safari tour. Remember to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and water since Dubai can get very hot.

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