7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Dubai in October 2023

  1. Day 1: Dubai Miracle Garden
    20 minutes (10 miles) from Dubai International Airport

    Explore the world's largest flower garden, featuring over 45 million flowers in stunning arrangements and designs. Perfect for a leisurely stroll and family photos.

  2. Day 2: Atlantis, The Palm
    30 minutes (12 miles) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Visit the iconic luxury hotel and resort, with activities for all ages. Enjoy the Aquaventure Waterpark, The Lost Chambers Aquarium, or relax on the private beach. End the day with a sunset dinner at one of the many restaurants.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Mall
    20 minutes (6.5 miles) from Atlantis, The Palm

    Shop till you drop at the largest mall in the world, with over 1200 stores. Take a break at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, featuring a 10 million liter tank with thousands of aquatic animals. Catch a fountain show at the Dubai Fountain outside the mall.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Miracle Garden
    25 minutes (9 miles) from Dubai Mall

    Return to the Dubai Miracle Garden to see the stunning flower arrangements and displays in a different season. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the garden or at the nearby Dubai Butterfly Garden.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Parks and Resorts
    40 minutes (27 miles) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Spend the day at the largest integrated theme park resort in the Middle East. Enjoy the thrills at Motiongate Dubai, Legoland Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, or Legoland Water Park. End the day with a show at the Dubai Opera House.

  6. Day 6: Burj Khalifa
    30 minutes (15 miles) from Dubai Parks and Resorts

    Visit the tallest building in the world, with observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors. See the city of Dubai from the sky, and enjoy a meal or high tea at the At.mosphere restaurant on the 122nd floor.

  7. Day 7: Dubai Miracle Garden
    20 minutes (10 miles) from Burj Khalifa

    Spend the last day enjoying the stunning flower displays at the Dubai Miracle Garden. Take a family photo with the themed displays and enjoy a final meal at one of the cafes or restaurants.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Miracle Garden (2 hours, AED 55)
  • Atlantis, The Palm (6 hours, AED 350)
  • Dubai Mall (4 hours, AED 200)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts (8 hours, AED 500)
  • Burj Khalifa (3 hours, AED 250)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 1355
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