5 Days in Dubai with Kids
This 5-day Dubai family itinerary balances big-ticket sights with pool time, shaded attractions, beach mornings, and a manageable desert evening. It is designed around children’s energy levels and Dubai’s heat rather than packing every mall and landmark into one rush. Families get a practical mix of Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium, Old Dubai, Jumeirah Beach, a desert safari, and one flexible theme-park or waterpark day. The result is a polished trip that still leaves room for naps, hotel pools, and easy meals.
Budget Breakdown
Per person for 5 days, excluding flights
Per person · excludes flight · 5 days · varies by season
Where to Stay
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Daily Costs
Per person · per day
Budget
Comfort
Splurge
Accommodation
AED 280
Apartment hotel outside peak beachfront zones
AED 700
Family-friendly Downtown or Marina hotel
AED 1,900
Palm or beach resort
Food
AED 90
Food courts and casual meals
AED 190
Hotel breakfasts and relaxed restaurants
AED 450
Resort dining and premium brunch
Activities
AED 120
Beaches, abra, selected tickets
AED 350
Burj, aquarium, safari
AED 900
Waterparks and private transfers
One-Time Costs
Not included in per-day figures above
Family-friendly desert safari
AED 250–550
Confirm child ages, dune intensity, and pickup times
Burj Khalifa timed ticket
AED 180–400
Sunset windows sell out first
Flight Estimates
Return flights · economy · varies by booking time
London
$430–$850
GBP 340–670
Mumbai
$180–$380
INR 15,000–32,000