7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Dubai

  • Day 1: Dubai Miracle Garden
    30 minutes (17km) from DXB Airport

    Take a stroll in the world's largest flower garden showcasing over 45 million blooming flowers in various designs, patterns, and shapes.

  • Day 2: Ski Dubai
    20 minutes (13km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Experience a winter wonderland in the middle of the desert! Ski Dubai offers a range of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, and tobogganing.

  • Day 3: Burj Khalifa
    20 minutes (11km) from Ski Dubai

    Witness the magnificent view of Dubai from the world's tallest building. Explore the observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors, and watch a stunning fountain show at the foot of the tower.

  • Day 4: Dubai Fountain
    5 minutes (550m) from Burj Khalifa

    Enjoy a captivating water and light show set to music. It is the world's largest choreographed fountain system, shooting water up to 500ft in the air.

  • Day 5: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
    25 minutes (25km) from Dubai Fountain

    Beat the heat at one of the best water parks in the world, featuring thrilling water slides, a private beach, and exciting dolphin encounters.

  • Day 6: Dubai Mall
    15 minutes (10km) from Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark

    Explore one of the largest shopping centers in the world, offering a diverse range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options including KidZania, an indoor theme park for kids.

  • Day 7: Dubai Parks and Resorts
    40 minutes (39km) from Dubai Mall

    Visit the largest integrated theme park resort in the Middle East, featuring four theme parks: LEGOLAND Dubai, Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, and LEGOLAND Water Park.

Time and Cost Estimates:

  • Dubai Miracle Garden (2 hours, 55 AED)
  • Ski Dubai (3 hours, 250 AED)
  • Burj Khalifa (2 hours, 249 AED)
  • Dubai Fountain (30 minutes, free)
  • Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark (5 hours, 385 AED)
  • Dubai Mall (4 hours, free)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts (6 hours, 295 AED)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1234 AED

Transportation:

Getting around in Dubai is easy with its expansive public transportation network, which includes buses, metros, and taxis. Taxis are widely available and metered. The average cost of a taxi ride is around 10 AED per km. The metro system runs from 5:30 AM until midnight on weekdays and until 1 AM on weekends.

The Dubai Metro is a fast and convenient way to travel between the major attractions in Dubai. It has two lines - the Red Line and the Green Line. The fares vary depending on the distance traveled, but expect to pay around 2-8 AED per trip.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider visiting the Dubai Museum, Dubai Creek, or the Dubai Miracle Garden Butterfly Garden. For a shorter trip, skip Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark or Dubai Parks and Resorts. Remember to pack sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes.

Airports:

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the primary airport in Dubai, located in the Al Garhoud district, just 5 km from the city center. It is the busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic. Another airport is Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), located in Jebel Ali, about 37 km from Dubai's city center.

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