Best Things to Do in Dubai With Family: 20 Family-Friendly Activities

Dubai can be a good destination for families because you can combine beaches, attractions, parks, indoor experiences and easy sightseeing. The best choices depend on children’s ages, weather, budget and how much travel you want to do each day.

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20 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Dubai

1. Visit Dubai Mall and its family attractions
2. See the Burj Khalifa area
3. Spend time at a family-friendly beach
4. Explore Dubai Marina and JBR
5. Visit an indoor attraction during hot weather
6. Explore Old Dubai
7. Take an abra ride where appropriate
8. Visit a desert safari with a family-suitable package
9. Enjoy an evening around Downtown Dubai
10. Visit an aquarium or wildlife attraction
11. Explore a family entertainment venue
12. Have a relaxed beach day
13. Visit a museum or heritage attraction
14. Try family-friendly food in an accessible area
15. Explore Dubai’s public spaces and waterfronts
16. Plan a shopping and entertainment day
17. Visit Palm Jumeirah
18. Choose a sunset activity
19. Use a flexible itinerary instead of overbooking
20. Leave downtime between major attractions

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Best Family Activities by Weather

On hot days, indoor attractions can make the schedule easier. During comfortable weather, beaches, waterfronts, outdoor districts and desert experiences become easier to combine. Check our Dubai weather by month guide before deciding how much outdoor time to schedule.

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Best Family Areas to Explore

Downtown, Dubai Marina/JBR, Palm Jumeirah and Old Dubai can each offer different experiences. If accommodation is still undecided, see our best areas for families.

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How Much Should a Family Budget?

Paid attractions can quickly change the total cost for a family. Compare our attraction prices and family trip budget guide before booking.

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Family Planning Tips

• Do not schedule too many major attractions in one day.
• Keep water, snacks and sun protection available.
• Group attractions by area to reduce transport time.
• Build rest time into the itinerary.
• Check age, height and safety requirements before booking activities.

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Build Your Itinerary

Use these ideas with our main Dubai things-to-do guide and choose activities that match your children’s ages and your budget. For a complete week, see our 7-day Dubai itinerary.