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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.

5 days

Budget Breakdown

Per person for 5 days, excluding flights

Budget

AED 2,500

$680

Comfort

AED 5,800

$1,580

Splurge

AED 13,500

$3,675

Per person · excludes flight · 5 days · varies by season

Where to Stay

Downtown Dubai

Recommended

Landmark-focused, polished, convenient

Best for Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and first-time families

Dubai Marina / JBR

Beachy, apartment-friendly, evening walks

Great for families who want sea access and casual dining

Palm Jumeirah

Resort-style, contained, premium

Best if hotel pools and Atlantis activities are the focus

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Check in and pool reset

14:00

Let kids recover from the flight before heading out.

🚶15 min walk

Dubai Mall aquarium viewing

Book ahead16:30

Use the free tank view or pre-book the full aquarium if your kids love marine life.

🚶15 min walk

Burj Khalifa timed entry

Book ahead18:00

Book a sunset or early-evening slot before dinner.

🚶15 min walk

Fountain-side dinner

Book ahead20:00

Pick a reservation with views but easy kid-friendly food.

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