UAE for Families: Dubai and Abu Dhabi with Children
Seven family days in the United Arab Emirates: the Burj Khalifa and Dubai's aquarium, the Miracle Garden, Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque and the Louvre, Ferrari World and the zoos of Al Ain.
Description
The United Arab Emirates is a surprise top-tier family destination, with luxury infrastructure, absolute safety and an entertainment offering that enchants children and adults alike. This 7-day itinerary starts in Dubai, where you ride up the Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building), visit the giant aquarium of Dubai Mall with its submarine tunnel, and stroll the Miracle Garden — a floral park with 150 million flowers shaped into castles and heart motifs. The route moves to Abu Dhabi to visit the stunning white Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre museum with children's-adapted collections. The experience culminates with Ferrari World — the indoor theme park with the world's fastest coaster — alongside attractions for all ages. Al Ain Zoo, with over 4,000 animals in naturalistic habitats, closes the trip. All lodgings are family, accessible and with children's pools.
Health & safety
- Drink plenty of water: the heat dehydrates even in winter
- Protect the children from the sun constantly with a cap and sunscreen
- Street food is generally safe, but pick places with a high customer turnover
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival in Dubai and Burj Khalifa
Dubai
Arrival in Dubai and Burj Khalifa
Flight to Dubai. Ride up the Burj Khalifa observation deck and the Dubai Fountain show.
Ascent of the Burj Khalifa
Entertainment2hDubai Fountain show
Entertainment1hDubai Aquarium and the Miracle Garden
Dubai
Dubai Aquarium and the Miracle Garden
Morning at the giant aquarium of Dubai Mall with its submarine tunnel. Afternoon among the flowers of the Miracle Garden.
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Entertainment3hWalk through the Dubai Miracle Garden
Nature2hTransfer to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Transfer to Abu Dhabi
Scenic drive to Abu Dhabi. Visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at dusk.
Visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Culture2hWalk along Abu Dhabi's Corniche
Rest1hLouvre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Cultural day at the Louvre museum of Abu Dhabi. Children's art workshops and the floating dome.
Visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi
Culture3hFamily art workshop at the Louvre
Entertainment2hFerrari World
Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World
Full day at Ferrari World — the indoor theme park with the world's fastest coaster.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Entertainment6hDinner at the Yas Marina
gastronomy1hAl Ain: zoo and oasis
Al Ain
Al Ain: zoo and oasis
Excursion to Al Ain, the garden city. Zoo with over 4,000 animals and a stroll through the UNESCO-listed Oasis.
Al Ain Zoo
Entertainment4hWalk through the Al Ain Oasis
Nature2hFarewell in Al Ain
Al Ain
Farewell in Al Ain
Morning at the top of Jebel Hafeet with panoramic views. Return to Dubai and flight.
Panoramic ascent of Jebel Hafeet
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