Overview
Dubai works well for families, but only if the itinerary respects the climate and the children’s stamina. This journey uses a beach or beach-access hotel as the base and keeps outdoor sightseeing to mornings and evenings, leaving the middle of the day for the pool or an indoor attraction. Two guided half-days cover the modern city and the older creek district, and the rest is deliberately unscheduled so families can choose between theme parks, water parks, the aquarium and the beach according to the ages in the group and the weather on the day. Attraction tickets are quoted rather than bundled, because which ones make sense depends entirely on how old the children are.
Highlights
- Beach-base hotel built around family comfort
- Guided modern Dubai and old creek half-days
- Abra crossing through the historic souks
- Free days for theme and water parks
- Itinerary paced around the midday heat
Cities & Places
Dubai (Jumeirah, Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Creek)
Ideal For
Accommodation
Family-friendly hotel or resort with pool facilities, on or near the beach at Jumeirah or the Palm. Connecting rooms, family rooms and multi-room bookings can be requested. Premium 5-star beachfront options can be quoted. Properties are confirmed at quotation stage, subject to verification and availability.
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival
Airport transfer and hotel check-in. Remainder of the day at the hotel.
- 2
At leisure
Beach and pool. Optional attraction tickets can be arranged for the afternoon.
- 3
Modern Dubai (half-day)
Morning covering Downtown, the Burj Khalifa area, the Marina and Palm Jumeirah. Afternoon free.
- 4
Old Dubai & the creek (half-day)
Morning in the Al Fahidi historic district and the souks, with an abra crossing. Afternoon free.
- 5
At leisure
Full free day for a theme park, water park, aquarium or the beach.
- 6
Departure
Transfer to the airport.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 5 nights with breakfast
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Half-day modern Dubai tour
- Half-day old Dubai and creek tour with abra crossing
- Itinerary planning and in-destination support from Ramada Tours Travel Agency
Exclusions
- ✕International flights unless specifically quoted
- ✕UAE entry visa unless verified and quoted
- ✕Theme park, water park and attraction tickets unless specified
- ✕Meals other than breakfast
- ✕Optional activities and personal expenses
- ✕Travel insurance unless included in a confirmed quotation
Important Notes
Entry requirements for the UAE vary significantly by nationality, and many travellers require a visa arranged in advance rather than on arrival — please raise the nationality of every traveller at enquiry stage so the correct arrangement and processing time are quoted. Dubai is very hot from June to September; outdoor attractions and beach time are far more comfortable between November and March, and we will say so rather than sell a July departure without comment. Minimum height and age restrictions apply at most theme park rides and vary by venue — tell us your children’s ages and we will confirm what is suitable before you book tickets.
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