Dubai Holiday: Family Trip Itinerary to the City of Gold

Dubai is the most popular amongst the seven Emirates of the UAE. Modern and glamorous, it is considered to be one of the best family-friendly destinations in the world. Apart from having all the modern amenities and being a safe city, Dubai also offers innumerable fun things to see and do to visitors, especially families with young kids. Here are the best places and activities that you can add to your family trip itinerary to Dubai: the city of gold.

Burj Khalifa

Check out any article on Dubai on the internet, and you would not find even one without mentioning the Burj Khalifa. An architectural icon, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world with the height of 828 meters. Whatever might be the duration of your Dubai holiday, a visit to the Burj Khalifa is a must. Tourists can enter the building by booking the Burj Khalifa tour, which takes you to the 124^th floor i.e. the observation deck. From the observation deck, you can see the entire city, right from the buildings to the ocean and the desert as well.

Desert Safari

Another attraction that you should not miss in Dubai is the desert safari. Dubai's history is deeply rooted in the vast deserts, located right on the outskirts of the city. The desert safari takes you to a Bedouin-style desert camp, where you would get to enjoy adventurous activities like camel rides, sandboarding, etc. as well as entertaining activities like belly dancing, Tanoura dancing, etc. Overall, it is an evening with lot of fun and great food, as the desert safari ends with a scrumptious BBQ dinner. While these are the activities of the evening desert safari, one can also opt for morning and overnight desert safari.   

Dubai Mall

The Dubai Mall is not just a regular shopping mall. For one, it is one of the largest shopping malls in the world. Secondly, apart from 1200 retail stores, there are several attractive attractions here. One of the must-visit at the Dubai Mall is the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, an indoor aquarium that is home to 33,000 aquatic animals. Apart from this, there is Kidzania, VR Park Dubai and a multiplex theatre. The mall is also home to an enormous ice rink, where you can enjoy ice-skating. Also, do check out the huge food court, where you would be spoilt for choice with a variety of food options. In other words, you can easily spend an entire day or even two at the Dubai and find something interesting and exciting to do every time.

Old Dubai

A holiday in Dubai should not be restricted to the shiny and glamorous part of the city. On the other hand, the old part of the city is significant too. Located near the Dubai Creek, the Old Dubai holds several valuable gems that would give you a peek into the history, culture and heritage of Dubai. Your first visit in Old Dubai should be at the Dubai Museum, which is located inside the Al Fahidi Fort, the oldest building in the city. Then there is the Bastakiya Quarter, the oldest neighbourhood in the city, complete with coral-coloured houses and narrow alleyways. Do check out the souks of the city in the area for some souvenir shopping. Another must-visit place here is the Sheikh Mohammed Center of Cultural Understanding (SMCCU), a center that shares information about the culture, religion and traditions of the Emiratis.

Ski Dubai

Ski Dubai is another location that is great for families with children. Located in the Mall of Emirates, Ski Dubai is the largest indoor ski resort in the world. Covering an area of 22,500 square meters, Ski Dubai has a huge skiing mountain with 5 runs of varying degrees of difficulty, where you can indulge in both skiing and snowboarding. Apart from this, Ski Dubai has a snow park where you can enjoy tobogganing, make snowman and enjoy snow fight with your family. March of the Penguins is an attraction that you should not miss, where you get to see the in-house penguins. Moreover, if you want to have a close encounter with the penguins, you can also go for Penguin Encounter. Do take the chance to visit the cafe inside Ski Dubai to enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate.

Dhow Cruise

Holidaying in Dubai can be fun and yet tiring. Hence, a relaxing dinner at the end of your holiday should be on your itinerary. And the best place for this is going on a dhow cruise. You would find Dubai dhow cruise both on the Dubai Creek and the Dubai Marina. Dhow Cruise on the Dubai Canal is also gaining a lot of popularity. Whichever one you choose, you would be able to enjoy a delicious dinner on a floating restaurant for 2-3 hours. However, the highlight of the dinner cruise is the chance to enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the city. The dhow cruise dinner in Dubai is a great way of celebrating special occasions too.

Dubai Shopping Festival

One of the best family-friendly things to do in Dubai is attending the Dubai Shopping Festival. Held annually, during the months of December-January, the DSF is the biggest shopping festival in the world. Families would be able to enjoy huge discounts and deals on a variety of products, all over the city. However, Global Village is the central place of the DSF, where all fun activities happen. Apart from shopping, you can watch fireworks, try out an array of cuisines, indulge in varieties of games and rides, take part in competitions and watch amazing shows and concerts. In short, the DSF is a time where you can enjoy the city in the best possible way.

Apart from the ones mentioned above, places like Dubai Miracle Garden, Dubai Garden Glow, IMG Worlds of Adventure, Dubai Parks & Resorts, etc. are some other places that are worthy-enough to be part of your holiday itinerary. So, when you start planning your holiday, do not forget to include all these amazing places to make your trip to Dubai the most happening one!

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