8-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary in Dubai

1. Day 1: Dubai Miracle Garden
   30 minutes (20 km) from Dubai International Airport

   Get lost in the world's largest flower garden with over 45 million flowers in 60 different species.

2. Day 2: Aquaventure Waterpark
   15 minutes (9.1 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

   Cool off in thrilling water rides, meet dolphins and sea lions at one of the world's largest waterparks.

3. Day 3: Dubai Mall
   25 minutes (18 km) from Aquaventure Waterpark

   Shop in over 1,200 stores and experience a virtual reality adventure, a giant aquarium, and ice rink.

4. Day 4: Dubai Safari Park
   20 minutes (18 km) from Dubai Mall

   See over 2,500 animals from 250 species, take a safari drive, and enjoy bird shows, feeding and petting areas.

5. Day 5: Kidzania Dubai
   15 minutes (9.3 km) from Dubai Safari Park

   Let the kids unleash their imagination while learning adult jobs through role-playing activities.

6. Day 6: Dubai Museum
   20 minutes (16.6 km) from Kidzania Dubai

   Discover Dubai's history and customs from Bedouin tents to Emirati houses and a pearl-diving exhibit.

7. Day 7: Souk Madinat Jumeirah
   15 minutes (12 km) from Dubai Museum

   Experience Arabian heritage and a bustling market atmosphere with shops, restaurants, and a view of the Burj Al Arab.

8. Day 8: Dubai Fountain
   15 minutes (10 km) from Souk Madinat Jumeirah

   Enjoy a 7-minute show with musical water jets shooting up to 150 meters high in sync with Arabic and international music.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dubai Miracle Garden (2 hours, AED 55)
• Aquaventure Waterpark (6 hours, AED 319)
• Dubai Mall (4 hours, free entry)
• Dubai Safari Park (4 hours, AED 50)
• Kidzania Dubai (4 hours, AED 185)
• Dubai Museum (2 hours, AED 25)
• Souk Madinat Jumeirah (3 hours, free entry)
• Dubai Fountain (30 minutes, free entry)
• Total Estimated Costs (25 hours, AED 784)

Useful Tips

You can add a Desert Safari trip, a visit to the Dubai Miracle Garden Butterfly Park, or attend a live show at the Dubai Opera if you have more time. If you have less time, skip Kidzania Dubai or visit the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside the Dubai Mall instead.