Joanna James
Should you be visiting Dubai with your kids, there will be many experiences that you could enjoy, such as visiting the beaches, malls and theme parks, and enjoying a desert safari. These attractions will capture the imagination of visitors of all ages.
Following your arrival in Dubai, your family members may well be rather tired and jetlagged; accordingly, it would be an excellent idea to relax and rejuvenate on the city’s appealing beaches on your first day here. You will find that the local beaches are pleasant and would be attractive places at which to spend time. You would have the option of visiting one of the public beaches or availing yourself of a day pass for one of the more luxurious private beaches. Popular coastal hotspots include Jumeirah Public Beach, The Beach at JBR, Sunset Beach and Kite Beach.
Dubai boasts several attractive theme parks that would appeal to children. One of them would be Legoland Dubai where your family would encounter an array of themed rides, attractions, building experiences and shows based on the iconic Lego toys. Another enticing theme park is Motiongate Dubai which is inspired by Hollywood movies. A highlight here is the Dreamworks zone where your kids could enjoy the rides and mingle with animated characters.
Your family may spend your second day in the city experiencing the magnificent malls for which Dubai is renowned. In this regard, you may take the opportunity to visit Dubai Mall where you could also experience the Dubai Aquarium, Underwater Zoo and the nearby Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Another captivating retail hub to explore would be the Ibn Battuta Mall which is themed on the travels of the famed explorer Ibn Battuta. A Dubai city hotel to consider from which you could easily experience this mall is Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel.
Naturally, your visit to Dubai wouldn’t be complete without experiencing an authentic desert safari. In this regard, it is more advisable to join an organized desert safari than to venture out into the desert expanses on your own. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of enthralling experiences on your safari including dune bashing (traversing sand dunes at speed in a powerful four-wheel-drive vehicle with an expert driver) and camel rides. You could also enjoy a desert barbecue, sandboarding, ride all-terrain vehicles and engage in stargazing during your excursion.
Now that you have experienced some of Dubai’s modern marvels, you may take the opportunity to gain an insight into the rich cultural heritage of the city by experiencing the absorbing Old Dubai. You may commence by visiting the captivating Dubai Museum where you could gain an understanding of the city’s interesting history. Next, you may experience the Coffee Museum, journey along Dubai Creek on an abra (traditional boat) and explore the entrancing Spice Souq.
On your final day in the city, your family could engage in an enjoyable seasonal activity. For instance, if you happen to be enjoying a holiday in Dubai in summer, you could cool off by visiting Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates. On the other hand, should you be here in winter, you could visit an attraction like the Dubai Miracle Garden. Irrespective of the timing of your visit, you could also experience the city’s other cultural attractions such as its appealing art galleries which older kids may appreciate.
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