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Family-Friendly 5-Day Dubai Itinerary for September 2023

  1. Day 1: Dubai Mall
    20 minutes (10.6 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Start your trip to Dubai with a visit to Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping mall. The mall has over 1,200 stores, a cinema complex, a theme park, and an indoor ice rink. Enjoy shopping and dining in the morning and afternoon, and then catch the Dubai Fountain show in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Atlantis, The Palm
    25 minutes (18.7 km) from Dubai Mall

    Take a day trip to Atlantis, The Palm, a luxury resort located on the Palm Jumeirah island. Spend the morning at Aquaventure Waterpark, which has over 30 water slides and attractions. Have lunch at one of the many restaurants in the resort, and then visit the Lost Chambers Aquarium in the afternoon. In the evening, make sure to catch the spectacular water and light show at The Palm Fountain.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Miracle Garden
    25 minutes (20.3 km) from Atlantis, The Palm

    Start the day with a visit to Dubai Miracle Garden, the world's largest flower garden. The garden has over 45 million flowers arranged in stunning patterns and designs. After spending the morning surrounded by nature, head to the Dubai Marina for lunch and a relaxing cruise along the canal. In the evening, visit the Dubai Opera for a performance or show.

  4. Day 4: Ski Dubai
    20 minutes (11.5 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Escape the desert heat and spend the day at Ski Dubai, an indoor ski resort located in the Mall of the Emirates. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing in the morning and afternoon. Have lunch at one of the resort's many restaurants, and then spend the evening shopping and dining at the mall.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Parks and Resorts
    25 minutes (21.7 km) from Ski Dubai

    End your trip with a visit to Dubai Parks and Resorts, an entertainment complex that includes three theme parks: Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, and Legoland Dubai. Spend the day riding roller coasters, watching shows, and exploring the parks. Have dinner at Riverland Dubai, a themed dining and retail destination located in the complex.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider taking a day trip to Abu Dhabi to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. You can also take a desert safari tour and experience sandboarding, camel riding, and traditional Arabic entertainment. For a unique experience, try indoor skydiving at iFly Dubai.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Mall (4 hours, free entry)
  • Atlantis, The Palm (8 hours, 330 AED for Aquaventure Waterpark and Lost Chambers Aquarium)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (4 hours, 55 AED for adults)
  • Ski Dubai (8 hours, 310 AED for Slope Pass)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts (8 hours, 295 AED for 1-day 2-park ticket)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 990 AED per adult
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