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Dubai Family-Friendly Itinerary for August 2023

  1. Day 1: Dubai Miracle Garden
    30 minutes (16.1 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Get mesmerized by the largest flower garden in the world. Admire over 50 million flowers and over 250 million plants arranged in stunning designs. Enjoy the morning breeze and take memorable photos with your family.

  2. Day 2: Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
    15 minutes (9.5 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Experience the aquatic wonders of over 140 species of sea creatures through a 48-meter-long tunnel. Get up close with sharks, rays, and other marine animals in the underwater zoo. Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly activities, including glass-bottom boat tours and fish feeding.

  3. Day 3: Dubai Parks and Resorts
    30 minutes (25.4 km) from Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

    Get your adrenaline pumping with thrilling rides and attractions at Dubai's largest theme park. With four theme parks in one place, including Legoland and Motiongate, there's something for everyone in the family. Spend an entire day here!

  4. Day 4: Ski Dubai
    20 minutes (12.4 km) from Dubai Parks and Resorts

    Cool down from the Dubai heat and have some family fun in the snow at Ski Dubai. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, and even meet the penguins. Warm yourself up with hot chocolate and snacks at the Café.

  5. Day 5: Dubai Mall
    15 minutes (10.8 km) from Ski Dubai

    Shop until you drop at the world's largest mall. With over 1,200 stores, an aquarium, an ice rink, and an indoor amusement park, there's no shortage of activities. Enjoy lunch at one of the mall's many restaurants and cafes.

  6. Day 6: Dubai Fountain
    10 minutes (4.5 km) from Dubai Mall

    Experience the world's largest choreographed fountain system. Enjoy the free shows throughout the day, with water shooting as high as 500 feet in the air, accompanied by music and lights. Enjoy dinner at one of the nearby restaurants with a view of the fountain.

  7. Day 7: Dubai Creek
    20 minutes (7.5 km) from Dubai Fountain

    Take a relaxing abra ride along the Dubai Creek. Admire the traditional architecture and historic buildings along the waterway. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon exploring the spice and gold souks and try some local street food.

Recommendations:

You may also want to consider visiting the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, or taking a helicopter tour for a bird's-eye view of the city. Side trips to Abu Dhabi or Sharjah are also great options. To maximize your fun, consider purchasing a Dubai Pass for discounted access to over 30 top attractions and activities.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Dubai Miracle Garden (2-3 hours, AED55 per adult)
  • Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo (2-4 hours, AED140 per adult)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts (1-2 days, AED285 per adult for a one-day pass to all parks)
  • Ski Dubai (2-4 hours, AED250 per adult for a two-hour pass including rental equipment)
  • Dubai Mall (4-6 hours, free admission)
  • Dubai Fountain (30 minutes, free admission)
  • Dubai Creek (2-3 hours, AED1 per person for abra ride)
  • Total Estimated Costs: AED876 per adult
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