7-Day Family-Friendly Dubai Itinerary

1. Day 1: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
   20 minutes (10km) from Dubai Airport Terminal 3

   Experience the underwater world with over 140 species of marine animals. Glass tunnels provide a unique perspective of the aquarium life.

2. Day 2: Dubai Miracle Garden
   20 minutes (15km) from Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

   Stroll through millions of flower arrangements and see the world's largest flower structure at this magical garden.

3. Day 3: Dubai Fountain
   35 minutes (19km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

   Witness the beauty of the world's tallest fountain show with booming music and lights, set against Burj Khalifa.

4. Day 4: Wild Wadi Waterpark
   20 minutes (8km) from Dubai Fountain

   Cool off from the heat with thrilling water slides, a giant wave pool, and lazy river at this fun waterpark.

5. Day 5: Ski Dubai
   20 minutes (14km) from Wild Wadi Waterpark

   Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tube slides, and meet snow penguins at this indoor snow park, located inside the Mall of the Emirates.

6. Day 6: Dubai Mall
   10 minutes (5km) from Ski Dubai

   Browse over 1,200 shops, see the Dubai Dino, and visit the Dubai Fountain from an up-close viewing point near Burj Khalifa.

7. Day 7: Jumeirah Beach
   15 minutes (7km) from Dubai Mall

   Relax on this white-sand beach with pristine waters, rent water sports equipment, or dine at one of the beachfront restaurants.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (2 hours, AED 135)
• Dubai Miracle Garden (2 hours, AED 55)
• Dubai Fountain (30 minutes, Free)
• Wild Wadi Waterpark (3 hours, AED 299)
• Ski Dubai (2 hours, AED 250)
• Dubai Mall (4 hours, Free)
• Jumeirah Beach (4 hours, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: AED 889

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Burj Khalifa observation deck on Day 3. For thrill-seekers, switch Day 6 with a roller coaster ride at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. If you have less time, skip Ski Dubai or Wild Wadi Waterpark and add a desert safari experience.