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Discovering Dubai: A 6-Day Family-Friendly Adventure

  1. Day 1: The Dubai Mall
    15 minutes (5.2 miles) from Dubai International Airport

    In the morning, explore the world's largest mall with over 1,200 retail stores, including designer brands, restaurants, and entertainment options. In the afternoon, visit the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo to see sharks, rays, and colorful fish. In the evening, enjoy the Dubai Fountain show with a stunning display of water, light, and music.

  2. Day 2: Dubai Miracle Garden
    35 minutes (16.1 miles) from The Dubai Mall

    In the morning, stroll through the world's largest flower garden featuring over 45 million flowers arranged in stunning designs. In the afternoon, visit the Dubai Butterfly Garden to see hundreds of butterflies from around the world. In the evening, enjoy the sunset from the top of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.

  3. Day 3: Ski Dubai
    20 minutes (5.7 miles) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    In the morning, experience skiing and snowboarding in the middle of the desert at Ski Dubai. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Mall of the Emirates for shopping and dining. In the evening, take a stroll at Jumeirah Beach, a white-sand beach with stunning views of the Burj Al Arab.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Parks and Resorts
    30 minutes (20.9 miles) from Ski Dubai

    In the morning, visit Dubai Parks and Resorts for rides and attractions at Motiongate, Bollywood Parks, and Legoland. In the afternoon, cool off at Legoland Water Park. In the evening, head to Dubai Marina for a sunset dinner cruise around Palm Jumeirah.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Museum and Old Dubai
    40 minutes (24.3 miles) from Dubai Parks and Resorts

    In the morning, learn about Dubai's history and culture at the Dubai Museum, housed in a 200-year-old fort. In the afternoon, explore the traditional souks (markets) of Old Dubai, such as the Gold Souk and Spice Souk. In the evening, take a relaxing abra (water taxi) ride across Dubai Creek.

  6. Day 6: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
    20 minutes (9.3 miles) from Dubai Museum

    In the morning, go back to the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo to experience the behind-the-scenes tour and the cage snorkeling experience. In the afternoon, visit KidZania, an indoor theme park that offers role-playing activities for kids. In the evening, end the trip with a desert safari adventure, including dune bashing, camel riding, and a belly dance show.

Recommendations

Other family-friendly attractions include the Dubai Miracle Garden's Butterfly House, the Green Planet indoor rainforest, the Dubai Dolphinarium, and the Dubai Glow Garden. Side trips include the nearby Abu Dhabi for the Ferrari World theme park and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, or the Sharjah for the Sharjah Aquarium, Al Noor Island, and the Sharjah Science Museum. To maximize your fun, consider purchasing a Dubai City Pass or a Dubai Explorer Pass that offers discounted admission to multiple attractions. Also, plan ahead and book tickets and tours in advance to avoid long queues.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • The Dubai Mall (4 hours, free admission)
  • Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (2 hours, AED 120 per adult, AED 95 per child)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (3 hours, AED 55 per adult, free admission for children under 3)
  • Dubai Butterfly Garden (2 hours, AED 55 per adult, AED 35 per child)
  • Burj Khalifa (2 hours, AED 149 per adult, AED 125 per child)
  • Ski Dubai (2-4 hours, AED 250 per adult, AED 225 per child)
  • Mall of the Emirates (2-4 hours, free admission)
  • Jumeirah Beach (2-4 hours, free admission)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts (1-2 days, AED 295 per adult, AED 285 per child)
  • Legoland Water Park (4-6 hours, AED 240 per adult, AED 215 per child)
  • Dubai Marina dinner cruise (2-3 hours, AED 200-300 per person)
  • Dubai Museum (2-3 hours, AED 3 per adult, free admission for children under 6)
  • Old Dubai (3-4 hours, free admission)
  • Abra ride (30 minutes, AED 1 per person)
  • KidZania (4-6 hours, AED 185 per child)
  • Desert safari (6 hours, AED 350 per adult, AED 300 per child)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 3,035 per adult, AED 2,680 per child
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