For those travelling with children, Dubai is an idyllic cosmopolitan that offers a wide range of exciting attractions. “When you travel with your children, you are giving them something that can never be taken away: experience, exposure and a way of life.” That’s how Pamela T. Chandler, one of the world’s leading studio portrait photographers, described travelling with loved ones.
Dubai fits the statement as it is cosmopolitan – over three-fourths of its population is foreign-born – dynamic and pulsating.
Dubai has great restaurants at every nook and cranny of the city. It is second only to Paris for the number of restaurants per capita. It is one of the safest cities in the world, and that makes holidaying and travelling through Dubai an even more enjoyable, stress-free endeavour.
Stellar hospitality, amazing adventures and a shopping experience like no other… Dubai is a modern metropolis with an old-world charm
In Dubai, you have plenty of sun, sea, sand and shopping to choose from. It has stellar hospitality, amazing adventures and a shopping experience like no other – a perfect blend of the old-world charm of Arabia and modernity. It has a bouquet of marvels – waterparks, aquariums and museums to name a few – that will give you some of the best days of your life with your loved ones.
Dubai has great restaurants at every nook and cranny of the city. It is second only to Paris for the most number of restaurants per capita
The emirate offers an adrenaline-charged holiday to a family with children. Twenty-four hours may be a challengingly short time to experience Dubai’s attractions (tallest, largest, biggest or one-of-a-kind), but Dubai My Second Home chalks out an unforgettable itinerary for a family of four.
Spoilt for breakfast
Start your day with a breakfast at your hotel or chose from Dubai’s best breakfast spots.
Baker & Spice in Manzil Souk, Downtown Dubai, uses only local and organic ingredients in its daily-changing menu of international dishes with a Middle Eastern twist.
Comptoir 102 on Beach Road, Jumeirah, is an atmospheric concept store and café in a villa. Its menu echoes the eclectic theme, and uses nutrient-rich, organic ingredients.
The Lighthouse in Dubai Design District (d3) is a chic restaurant with a menu packed with healthy dishes, from freshly-made pastries to baked cheese pies.
Raju Omlet near Park Regis Hotel, Al Karama, is a value-for-money breakfast spot offering Indian street food flavours. Don’t miss out on its cheerful combination of fresh eggs and slow-cooked ginger tea.
Sikka Café on Al Wasl Road in Al Safa has an expansive menu of Indian and Persian cuisines.
Perched on a corner of Dubai Marina Mall is Bistro Des Arts, a cosy French restaurant that serves up a great value breakfast.
Bystro Dubai, close to Dubai Water Canal and Downtown Dubai, is a family-friendly restaurant in Al Manara whose relaxed vibe and menu pay homage to modern European bistro cuisine. Breakfasts are a hearty affair with acai bowls, curry bowls and sublime French toast. The organic egg-based dishes stand out.
Revo Café at Anantara The Palm serves up vistas of the Arabian Gulf’s shimmering waters as well as a selection of healthy dishes created using fine, fresh ingredients.
Tasha’s in Jumeirah’s The Galleria is a neighbourhood eatery: bright, airy and welcoming. Its dishes are mouth-watering.
Seva on Jumeirah Beach Road boasts a plant-based café amid its tranquil Zen-like garden complete with cobbled pathways, rustic log tables and colourful décor.
The Sum of Us in Burj Al Salam is a chic place with the aromas of freshly-baked dough mixed with roasted coffee beans greeting guests.
Hit the Road
09:00 AM
Head to Dubai Parks and Resorts where there are several attractions and one can start with the Motiongate Dubai Theme Park and explore the world of innovation and creative storytelling. Step into the magical world of the Smurfs or join the Ghostbusters in a battle to save New York. One can ride a range of exciting roller coasters and take kids to multimedia theatre shows. Don’t forget to see the real-life movie sets of New York City at Studio Central.
10:00 AM
In Legoland Dubai, the child in you comes out. Enjoy a fully featured amusement park opposite Palm Jebel Ali that offers the best of Lego-themed rides, building experiences and games.
11:00
Legoland Water Park is specifically designed for kids aged 2-12. This water park at Dubai Parks and Resorts on Sheikh Zayed Road offers pure excitement through over 20 unique water slides and LEGO-themed attractions. Get drenched at the Joker Soaker or try building your own LEGO raft to float over the lazy river. One can undertake a joyous splash safari, or simply slip, dip and slide the way down on any of their endless attractions.
Atlantis, The Palm, Aquaventure Waterpark gives you a choice as it is also a premium water park. Apart from the slides, the park also has various other entertaining options like Dolphin Adventure, Ultimate Aquarium Dive, and The Lost Chambers Aquarium.
NOON
Love Hindi movies! Who’s doesn’t? Bollywood Parks Dubai, again at Dubai Parks and Resorts complex, is the first-ever theme park of its kind in the world. Set in five fascinating and well-designed zones, it lets visitors walk into a range of environments and experiences inspired by the greatest Bollywood blockbusters of all time. Be it dining in the streets of Mumbai with Don being chased around by policemen, or watching at a Broadway-style Bollywood musical at Raj Mahal Theatre, or wandering through the rural settings of Bollywood hit Lagaan.
Catch Your Breath
1:00 PM
Head to Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower with a height of 828 metres and 163 floors. Go to At the Top, the world’s tallest restaurant to get a stunning 360-degree view.
02:00 PM
Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is not to be missed. One of the best places to visit for kids and families alike, it has the largest suspended aquarium in the world – it is a 10 million litre aquarium tank laden with thousands of aquatic animals including 300 sharks and rays and the largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks in the world. Visitors can opt for a glass-bottom ride over the tank, take a dip for a fine cage snorkelling activity, shark dive, or choose a more conventional way of exploring by walking through the 48-meter tunnel that offers a 270-degree view of the aquarium.
03:00 PM
The Dubai Fountain, near Dubai Mall – the world’s biggest – is the world’s tallest performing fountain and is a delight to watch. At more than 900 feet in length, the fountain performs to range of Arabic songs from classical to contemporary. Elevate your experience by taking the Dubai Fountain Lake Ride at the same time the fountain is performing.
04:00 PM
Ski Dubai, in The Mall of Emirates on Sheikh Zayed Road, is a ski resort with a shopping mall – the largest indoor facility in the world. Guests can enjoy skiing, tobogganing, snowboarding – also can even play with Snow Penguins. Counted among one of the most entertaining family attractions in Dubai.
Evening in Dubai
05:00 PM
The Green Planet by Meraas at City Walk has more than 3,000 species of animals, birds and plants. This is the best place for kids who want to gain knowledge about tropical rainforests and their importance. You will get to see snakes, spiders and sloths here.
06:00 PM
A journey down the Dubai Creek by a wooden boat or a ferry offers an experience that takes you back in time. With a dhow cruise, you can try the experience of the traders and mariners of the yore. Families can enjoy sumptuous meals and in-boat entertainment while the boat wades its way.
07:00 PM
Located in Al Barsha, Dubai Miracle Garden perfectly conveys an age-old saying- desert blooms. The world’s biggest flower garden has several world’s first including the largest butterfly garden. Every flower arrangement here is unique and a treat to the senses.
08:00 PM
Dubai Garden Glow, in Al Zabeel, is segregated into three attractions like Dinosaur Park, Art Park and Ice Park. It is one of the most spectacular places to visit in Dubai at night. This 40-acre park features a wide variety of glow in the dark art pieces. All of the displays are made using recycled material and millions of energy-saving LED light bulbs. Additionally, there is the Dinosaur Park which features 120 animatronic dinosaurs as well as an Ice Park which contains a stunning assortment of beautiful ice sculptures.
09:00 PM
Go to see Burj Al Arab, among the world’s expensive hotels. It is closed to non-guests. However, you can make a reservation for dinner at one of is restaurants that are beneath the waters. Located on an artificial island, it is 280 metres from the shores and resembles the graceful sail of an Arabian dhow.
10:00 PM
Round off your day’s visit at La Mer Beach, Dubai’s newest waterfront destination that is as popular in the evening as it is during the day. The beach may close for safety at sunset, but the party continues in amongst the huge array of restaurants, colourful food trucks and playful touches for kids and adults alike.
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