Discovering Dubai's Family-Friendly Attractions in 5 Days

  • Day 1: Dubai Mall
    10 minutes (6.8 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Starting the tour in the world's largest mall means endless shopping and entertainment options, including an indoor theme park, a massive aquarium and underwater zoo, a VR park and a whole lot more. Settle in the mall and enjoy some light refreshments to kickstart an extensive exploration of the property.

  • Day 2: IMG Worlds of Adventure
    28 minutes (21.9 km) from Dubai Mall

    A large, air-conditioned indoor amusement park, IMG Worlds of Adventure is the perfect destination for families with young and adventurous children. With exciting rides and attractions featuring their favorite cartoon characters like Spiderman, Hulk, and Gumball, there's never a dull moment.

  • Day 3: Miracle Garden
    34 minutes (24.3 km) from IMG Worlds of Adventure

    A stunning and colorful botanical garden where visitors get to witness over 45 million flowers arranged to create various panoramas and sculptures. The garden features differently themed arches, unique landscapes, and a butterfly garden. It's the perfect place for a family photo-shoot.

  • Day 4: Ski Dubai
    37 minutes (25.1 km) from Miracle Garden

    Take a break from the desert heat and spend the day exploring Ski Dubai, the world's largest indoor ski resort, with real snow setting maintaining 3-4 C temperature. The resort features many attractions like skiing slopes, snowboarding, interactive snow chambers, and a penguin encounter show.

  • Day 5: Dubai Parks and Resorts
    26 minutes (20.9 km) from Ski Dubai

    Wrap up this trip with a bang by immersing in the world-class thrilling experience provided by Dubai Parks and Resorts. Featuring four theme parks- Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, Legoland Dubai, and Legoland Water Park, there's something to excite both the young and old.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Mall (3-5 hours, free entry)
  • IMG Worlds of Adventure ( 6-8 hours, 265 AED per person)
  • Miracle Garden (2-3 hours, 55 AED per adult, free entry for children under 12)
  • Ski Dubai (4 hours, 240 AED per person)
  • Dubai Parks and Resorts ( 9 hours, 295 AED per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 860 AED per person

Transportation

Getting around Dubai is best done using a taxi- they are readily available and economical. A metro and tram system is also available for those who want to make more stops. It's important to keep in mind that the city can be quite busy and navigating the crowd can cause delays to the itinerary.

Useful Tips

If you have more time to spare, consider checking out Dubai's beach and waterpark attractions, visiting the iconic Burj Khalifa, or take a tour of the city's historical landmarks. For those with lesser days, omit a place from the itinerary that doesn't meet your interests.

Airports

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the primary hub for flights arriving in and departing from Dubai. The airport is located in the Al Garhoud district, about 5 km east of the city center. Another airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), is positioned 37 km southwest of Dubai.

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