How many days are enough for a Dubai trip? We are a family of four with kids.

Dubai is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Among the Indian travelers also it is always the first choice owing to convenient flights, hotels in all budgets, and unlimited things to do especially for a family holiday.

Dubai package usually starts from INR 35,000 and there is no upper limit for there is so much to do and see in Dubai. The cost of entrances to the theme park and the cost of activities is the main expense.

• I will come straight to the point, here are the options of Dubai Itineraries from cheapest to more expensive Dubai holiday packages

Suggested Itinerary (In a Nutshell)

Please see the options of itineraries (In a nutshell) 

OPTION: 01

• Duration .    : 04 Days
• Destination : Dubai

DAY 01 : Arrival Dubai | Dhow Cruise | Overnight
DAY 02 : City Tour | Burj Khalifa (Top) | Dubai Mall | Musical fountain | Overnight
DAY 03 : Vist Deira and Gold Souq | Desert Safari | Overnight
DAY 04 : Free time for Shopping | Duty-free | Departure

OPTION: 02

• Duration     : 05 Days
• Destination : Dubai
• ** Same day trip to Abu Dhabi 

DAY 01 : Arrival Dubai | Dhow Cruise | Overnight
DAY 02 : City Tour | Burj Khalifa (Top) | Dubai Mall | Musical fountain | Overnight
DAY 03 : Vist Deira and Gold Souq | Desert Safari | Overnight
DAY 04 : Abu Dhabi (Grand Mosque and Ferrari World) | Dubai | Overnight
DAY 05 : Free time for Shopping | Duty-free | Departure

OPTION: 03

• Duration     : 06 Days
• Destination : Dubai
• ** Same day trip to Abu Dhabi

DAY 01 : Arrival Dubai | Dhow Cruise | Overnight
DAY 02 : City Tour | Burj Khalifa (Top) | Dubai Mall | Musical fountain | Overnight
DAY 03 : Vist Deira Gold Souq | Desert Safari | Overnight
DAY 04 : Abu Dhabi (Grand Mosque, Ferrari World) | Dubai | Overnight
DAY 05 : Hotel Atlantis, The Palm | Aqua Venture, Lost Chambers | Overnight
DAY 06 : Free time for Shopping | Gold Souq | Dubai | Duty-free | Departure

OPTION: 04

• Duration     : 07 Days
• Destination : Dubai
• ** Same day trip to Abu Dhabi

DAY 01 : Arrival Dubai | Dhow Cruise | Overnight
DAY 02 : City Tour | Burj Khalifa (Top) | Dubai Mall | Musical fountain | Overnight
DAY 03 : Abu Dhabi (Grand Mosque, Ferrari World) | Return to Dubai | Overnight
DAY 04 : Miracle Garden |  Desert Safari | Overnight
DAY 05 : Hotel Atlantis, The Palm | Aqua Venture, Lost Chambers | Overnight
DAY 06 : Dubai Parks & Resorts (Bollywood, Motiongate, Legoland) | Overnight
DAY 07 : Free time for Shopping | Gold Souq | Dubai | Duty-free | Departure

OPTION: 05

• Duration     : 08 Days
• Destination : Dubai
• ** Same day trip to Abu Dhabi
• ** Dubai Shopping Festival

DAY 01 : Arrival Dubai | Dhow Cruise | Overnight
DAY 02 : City Tour | Burj Khalifa (Top) | Dubai Mall | Musical fountain | Overnight
DAY 03 : Abu Dhabi (Grand Mosque, Ferrari World) | Dubai | Overnight
DAY 04 : Miracle Garden | Desert Safari | Overnight
DAY 05 : Hotel Atlantis, The Palm | Aqua Venture, Lost Chambers | Overnight
DAY 06 : Dubai Parks & Resorts (Bollywood, Motiongate, Legoland) | Overnight
DAY 07 : Dubai Dolphinarium | Global Village | Overnight
DAY 08 : Free time for Shopping | Visit Gold Souq | Dubai | Duty-free | Departure

OPTION: 06

• Duration: 07 Days
• Destination: Dubai and Abu Dhabi
• 02 Nights stay in Abu Dhabi

DAY 01 : Arrival Dubai | Dhow Cruise | Overnight
DAY 02 : City Tour | Burj Khalifa (Top) | Dubai Mall | Musical fountain | Overnight
DAY 03 : Gold Souq | Desert Safari | Overnight
DAY 04 : Hotel Atlantis, The Palm | Aqua Venture, Lost Chambers | Overnight
DAY 05 : Miracle Garden | Abu Dhabi (Ferrari World) | Overnight
DAY 06 : Abu Dhabi (Warner Brothers, Louvre Museum)
DAY 07 : Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | Departure

Wish you a great trip to Dubai

With iconic skyscrapers and clean beaches co-existing with traditional old quarters, gold souqs and spice markets provide an insight into the city's past and its present.

Dubai, essentially a desert, offers outstanding sightseeing, activities along with superb amenities for tourists, especially families.

There are more ways than one to discover Dubai and discover more you shall. Here is a list of top attractions in Dubai followed by a sample itinerary for a DUBAI HOLIDAY (Popular with Families) for you to understand how best to utilize your time while visiting Dubai with family and kids.

The itinerary suggested here can be modified to meet your services or budget expectations anytime.  

Top Attractions in Dubai  

Some of the top attractions of Dubai are as below (Click on the link to see the details of the attractions):

• Burj Khalifa, Dubai
• Desert Safari, Dubai
• Dhow Cruise, Dubai
• Deira Gold Souk, Dubai
• Dubai Miracle Garden
• The Dubai Mall
• The Dubai Marina Cruise
• The Wild Wadi Water Park, Dubai
• The Dubai Fountain
• Dubai Museum
• Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai
• Jumeirah Beach, Dubai
• Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
• The Dubai Creek
• Motiongate Dubai
• Bollywood Parks, Dubai
• Dubai Parks and Resorts
• LEGOLAND Dubai
• LEGOLAND Water Park, Dubai
• Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai
• The Dubai Heritage Village
• Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’s House
• Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
• Ski Dubai
• The Aquaventure Waterpark in Atlantis, The Palm
• The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis, The Palm
• Dubai Dolphinarium

Important (Abu Dhabi)

Abu Dhabi has emerged as a top destination among travelers, located at a short driving distance from Dubai most of the tourist visiting Dubai nowadays make it a point to visit Abu Dhabi even if it is for the same day trip to see Grand Mosque, Ferrari World in Yas Island, Warner Brothers or Louvre Museum  ( See Top Attractions in Abu Dhabi)

Itinerary (In a Nutshell)

Duration 07 Days

DAY 01: Arrival Dubai | Dhow Cruise | Overnight
DAY 02: City Tour | Burj Khalifa (Top) | Dubai Mall | Musical fountain | Overnight
DAY 03: Abu Dhabi (Grand Mosque, Ferrari World) | Return to Dubai | Overnight
DAY 04: Miracle Garden |  Desert Safari | Overnight
DAY 05: Hotel Atlantis, The Palm (Aqua Venture, Lost Chambers) ( | Overnight
DAY 06: Dubai Parks and Resorts (Bollywood, Motiongate, Legoland) | Overnight
DAY 07: Free time for Shopping | Gold Souq | Dubai | Duty-free | Departure

Important

• Dubai Shopping festival - Additional day recommended for Global Village
• Breakfast - Is included in Hotels every day.
• Dhow Cruise - Dubai Dhow cruises include dinner onboard
• Desert Safari - Includes barbeque dinner

Add Ons

• Hotel Lapita: If your Dubai trip is more about theme parks, you may consider staying in hotel Lapita inside the Dubai Parks and Resorts
• Atlantis, The Palm: One of the Best Hotels in Dubai, it is a complete entertainment hub in itself, you may also stay for a night in the Atlantis, The Palm ( Read full details at Dubai Holiday with Atlantis, The Palm)
• Burj Al Arab Hotel: If you have the budget, enjoy the ultimate luxury with a night stay in the only seven-star category hotel in the world - Burj Al Arab
• Burj Al Arab Hotel: You may also visit Burj Al Arab to see this hotel from inside for a meal or high tea.
• Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is fast emerging as a tourist hotspot, you may consider staying in Abu Dhabi too.

I hope I have been able to answer your question.

Have a safe trip to Dubai