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NovemberโMarch.
UAE dirham (AED) ยท Convert
Arabic (English everywhere)
Type G, 230V
998 ambulance ยท 999 police
United Arab Emirates: A+
Scored across 7 things that matter when you travel with babies and young kids. How we grade
Last reviewed November 2026
United Arab Emirates with kids at a glance
Immaculate malls with family rooms, step-free metro, water parks and beaches. Perfect for winter sun, but too hot for outdoor fun in summer.
United Arab Emirates with kids: an 8-day family route
Dubai (4 nights) โ Abu Dhabi (3 nights). Few hotel changes, short travel days and plenty of downtime.
- Days 1โ4
Dubai ยท 4 nights
- Dubai Mall aquarium and Burj Khalifa
- Beach and water parks
- Old Dubai by abra and a family desert safari
๐ก Parent hint: Stay at JBR or Dubai Marina for the beach and promenade.
Full Dubai guide with 3-day plan & restaurant map โ - Days 5โ7
Abu Dhabi ยท 3 nights
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Yas Island theme parks
- Saadiyat Beach and the Louvre
๐ก Parent hint: Stay on Yas Island for the parks or Saadiyat for the beach.
Full Abu Dhabi guide with 3-day plan & restaurant map โ
Getting between stops
| From โ to | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai โ Abu Dhabi | Taxi, hire car or intercity bus | โ1.5 hrs |
Tours worth booking on this route
Family desert safari
Ask for gentle dune driving.
See tour optionsYas Island multi-park pass
Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld and Yas Waterworld.
See tour optionsBest cities in United Arab Emirates for families
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