Two Days in Family-Friendly Dubai

  • Day 1: Dubai Mall & Burj Khalifa
    20 minutes (11.5 miles) from Dubai International Airport

    The Dubai Mall is the largest shopping mall in the world with over 1000 stores, two anchor department stores, and hundreds of food and drink options. One of the mall's biggest attractions is the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, where visitors can see thousands of aquatic animals. After the mall, visit Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. It has breathtaking city views from the observation deck on the 124th floor.

  • Day 2: Dubai Miracle Garden & IMG Worlds of Adventure
    30 minutes (15.5 miles) from Burj Khalifa

    Dubai Miracle Garden is a huge flower garden with around 45 million flowers. Visitors will find unique flower displays like a life-size Emirates A380 plane made of flowers. Moreover, at the end of the day, visit IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world's largest indoor theme park. It features adventure rides, roller coasters, and brand-based entertainment zones.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Mall (2-4 hours, free entry)
  • Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (1-2 hours, 120 AED)
  • Burj Khalifa (2-3 hours, 149-378 AED)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden (2-3 hours, 55 AED for adults, 40 AED for children)
  • IMG Worlds of Adventure (4-5 hours, 285 AED for adults, 265 AED for children) Total Estimated Costs (excluding flight/hotel): 774-1518 AED

Transportation

Dubai has a well-connected transportation system, including taxis, buses, and the metro. Taxis are the easiest way to get around, and they have a metered fare system. The metro is a cheaper option, and it connects most major attractions in the city. The daily metro ticket for tourists cost 20 AED. The estimated transportation cost for two days is 150-250 AED.

Useful Tips

For a longer stay, consider adding a visit to the Dubai Miracle Garden, the Dubai Miracle Museum, or the Dubai Parks and Resorts. For a shorter stay, visitors can skip one of the theme parks or the aquarium. Additionally, make sure to carry sunscreen and dress conservatively when visiting public places.

Airports

The main airport in Dubai is the Dubai International Airport (DXB). It's located in the Al Garhoud district, 6 km east of Dubai. Another airport is the Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC), which is in the Jebel Ali area, approximately 37km southwest of Dubai City.

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