Dubai Family Water Park and Theme Parks
Stay at Dubai Marina with one major attraction a day: a water park, Dubai Parks and Resorts, a safari park, Global Village and indoor skiing.
Paced for children: one major attraction a day, a return to the hotel at midday to rest, and a beach rest day in between. Atlantis Aquaventure has a splash area for toddlers. At Dubai Parks and Resorts, you can choose LEGOLAND or the Motiongate movie-themed park. Visit Global Village in the evening, and wrap up with indoor skiing and Miracle Garden. Staying in Dubai Marina puts you close to Palm Jumeirah and the parks. Suited to families with children aged 3–12.
Miracle Garden is open from about October to May and closed in summer.
Day by day
Day 1 · Mall Aquarium and Fountains
Dubai(Dubai Mall / Dubai Fountain、Burj Khalifa)
A taxi from the airport to the marina takes about 40 minutes. In the afternoon, take the metro about 30 minutes to Dubai Mall, then return by taxi in the evening.
The mall's aquarium and ice rink make an easy plan for arrival day.
Stay: Dubai Marina & JBR
Day 2 · Atlantis Water Park
Dubai(Palm Jumeirah / Atlantis The Palm、Dubai Marina & JBR)
A taxi takes about 20 minutes to the tip of Palm Jumeirah. Spend the whole day at the water park, then walk along the marina beach in the evening.
The big slides have a height limit of 1.2 m. Young children can use the dedicated splash area.
Stay: Dubai Marina & JBR
Day 3 · Dubai Parks and Resorts
Dubai(Dubai Parks and Resorts)
A taxi takes about 30 minutes via E11 to the parks. Choose one park and spend 4–5 hours there, then return in the evening.
Stay: Dubai Marina & JBR
Day 4 · Safari Park and Global Village
Dubai(Dubai Safari Park、Global Village)
In the morning, take a taxi about 40 minutes to the safari park. In the afternoon, return to the hotel to rest. In the evening, take a taxi about 30 minutes to Global Village and return late at night.
Global Village is open from about mid-October to May and comes alive after dusk.
Stay: Dubai Marina & JBR
Day 5 · Ramel Beach Rest Day
Dubai(La Mer、Kite Beach, Dubai)
Swim at JBR Beach in the morning. In the afternoon, take a taxi about 30 minutes to Ramel Beach, then watch the sunset at Kite Beach in the evening.
Keeping a beach rest day between the two big park days helps children avoid getting too tired.
Stay: Dubai Marina & JBR
Day 6 · Indoor Skiing and Miracle Garden
Dubai(Ski Dubai、Dubai Miracle Garden、Dubai Butterfly Garden)
In the morning, take a taxi about 15 minutes to Ski Dubai at Emirates Mall. In the afternoon, take a taxi about 20 minutes to Miracle Garden, then about 35 minutes to the airport.
The ski center provides warm clothing, but gloves and socks must be brought from home.