In the morning, explore the world's largest mall, Dubai Mall. Experience the indoor Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, and watch the Dubai Fountain show from the mall's outdoor waterfront. In the afternoon, visit the KidZania indoor amusement park or try indoor skiing at Ski Dubai. In the evening, grab dinner at one of the mall's many restaurants and watch a movie at the Reel Cinemas.
In the morning, visit the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, and take in panoramic views of Dubai from the observation deck on the 124th floor. In the afternoon, stroll through the Dubai Miracle Garden, a 72,000 square meter flower garden with over 45 million flowers. In the evening, visit the Dubai Opera to experience world-class performances and events.
In the morning, visit the Dubai Museum to learn about the history and culture of Dubai. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the Dubai Creek and explore the traditional markets, or souks, on either side of the creek. In the evening, visit the Dubai Miracle Garden at night to see the illuminated flower displays.
In the morning, visit Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East. Explore the four theme parks: Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, Legoland Dubai, and Legoland Water Park. In the afternoon, visit the Dubai Marina and take a yacht tour or try some water sports. In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants at the Dubai Marina.
Other local attractions worth visiting include the Palm Jumeirah, an artificial island that is home to numerous luxury hotels and resorts, and the Dubai Miracle Garden at night to see the illuminated flower displays. For side trips, consider visiting the neighboring emirate of Abu Dhabi to see the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or the Ferrari World theme park. To maximize your fun, consider visiting during the Dubai Shopping Festival, a month-long event held every January, or the Dubai Food Festival, a 10-day event held every February.