5-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary in Dubai

  • Day 1: Dubai Mall
    20 minutes (10.3 miles) from Dubai International Airport

    Dubai Mall is one of the largest malls in the world, offering plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. You can enjoy the indoor aquarium and underwater zoo, ice-skating rink, and theme park as well.

  • Day 2: Burj Khalifa
    15 minutes (3.3 miles) from Dubai Mall

    Visiting the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, is a must-see attraction. You can also take the high-speed elevator to reach the observation deck to enjoy the panoramic views of the city from above.

  • Day 3: Atlantis Aquaventure
    25 minutes (13.6 miles) from Burj Khalifa

    Spend a fun-filled day at Atlantis Aquaventure and enjoy the water park’s rides, slides and private beach located within the Palm Jumeirah island.

  • Day 4: Dubai Miracle Garden
    30 minutes (14.6 miles) from Atlantis Aquaventure

    Get amazed by the world's largest flower garden: the Dubai Miracle Garden, displaying over 45 million flowers, impressive structures, and colourful landscapes that promise an amazing sight for all ages.

  • Day 5: Dubai Desert Safari Experience
    40 minutes (23.8 miles) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Experience the unique beauty of the Arabian Desert with a memorable desert safari. Enjoy amazing ATV rides or dune bashing, try traditional food, ride camels and watch live entertainment shows under the stars.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Mall (2-4 hours, free entry)
  • Burj Khalifa (1-2 hours, AED 149 - 378 per adult)
  • Atlantis Aquaventure (4-5 hours, AED 269 per adult)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (1-2 hours, AED 55 per adult)
  • Dubai Desert Safari Experience (6 hours, AED 330 - 1,600 per adult)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 803 - 2,602 per adult

Transportation

Transportation options within Dubai are plenty and include taxis, buses, metro, and trams to get around the city at an average cost of AED 10 - 30 per trip. It is recommended that you rent a car or hire a private driver to make the most out of your trip and avoid crowds.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore other family-friendly attractions such as Legoland Dubai, Motiongate Dubai or the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. If you have less time, you can skip some attractions or spend half-days instead of full days.

Airports

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is about 10 kilometers away from the city center and is the busiest airport in the region, serving over 70 million passengers annually with 2 terminals and 3 concourses.

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