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7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary: India to Dubai

  1. Day 1: Dubai Miracle Garden
    35 minutes (23.6 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Visit the world's largest flower garden in Dubai's desert and enjoy its beautiful landscapes and seasonal floral arrangements. Take a walk through the butterfly garden or ride the flower-decorated trams.

  2. Day 2: Dubai Mall
    25 minutes (18.4 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Explore the biggest mall in the world, with over 1200 shops, an indoor aquarium, and an indoor skating rink. Take the kids to the Kidzania indoor city or the VR Park.

  3. Day 3: Aquaventure Waterpark
    25 minutes (18 km) from Dubai Mall

    Enjoy a fun day at the Middle East's largest waterpark. Experience water slides, raft rides, and a wave pool. Visit the aquarium and the Dolphin Bay to swim with dolphins.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Historic District
    30 minutes (14 km) from Aquaventure Waterpark

    Learn about Dubai's history and culture at the oldest building in Dubai, the Dubai Museum. Take a walk through the Al Fahidi Historic District, also known as Bastakiya, with its traditional wind-tower houses, narrow alleys, and art galleries.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Parks and Resorts
    35 minutes (33.2 km) from Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Historic District

    Visit the ultimate entertainment destination with three theme parks: Motiongate, Bollywood Parks, and Legoland. Enjoy the rides and attractions, shows, shopping, and dining options.

  6. Day 6: Dubai Miracle Garden
    30 minutes (23.6 km) from Dubai Parks and Resorts

    Return to the Dubai Miracle Garden and experience it at night. See the illuminated floral displays and the dancing fountains. Enjoy the live music and the street food.

  7. Day 7: Dubai Marina
    25 minutes (19 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Take a walk along the Dubai Marina, the largest man-made marina in the world, and enjoy the stunning views of the skyscrapers, the yachts, and the sea. Visit the Marina Mall and the Pier 7 for shopping and dining.

Recommendations

If you have more time, consider visiting the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and the Dubai Fountain, the largest choreographed fountain system in the world. Take a desert safari, ride a camel, and watch a belly dance show. Visit the Palm Jumeirah, the artificial island shaped like a palm tree.

If you want to take a side trip, consider visiting Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE, and its attractions, such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and the Ferrari World.

To maximize your fun, plan your itinerary according to the opening and closing times of the attractions, and book your tickets in advance to avoid long queues. Use public transportation or Uber for convenience and cost-effectiveness.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Miracle Garden (3 hours, AED 55)
  • Dubai Mall (5 hours, free entry)
  • Aquaventure Waterpark (7 hours, AED 320)
  • Dubai Museum and Al Fahidi Historic District (4 hours, AED 8)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts (8 hours, AED 545)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (3 hours, AED 65)
  • Dubai Marina (3 hours, free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED 993
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