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Family holiday in Dubai

Beaches, huge malls with aquariums and indoor parks, water parks and desert trips.

โ˜€๏ธ November to March (pleasantly warm)๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ from about 176 โ‚ฌ a day๐Ÿ–๏ธ public beachesโ„๏ธ indoors in summer

In short: Dubai is very family friendly and safe. Summers are very hot, so much happens in air-conditioned malls. Public beaches and parks cost little or nothing. A day for 2 adults and 2 children costs about โ‚ฌ176 including the hotel.

Best things to do with kids

๐Ÿ Dubai Aquarium (Dubai Mall) INDOORsee websiteprices change often Downtown Dubai ยท all yrs ยท 2 hrs๐Ÿ’ก You can see the big tank from the mall for free.
โ›ฒDubai Fountain FREEfree Downtown Dubai ยท all yrs ยท 0,5 hrs๐Ÿ’ก Every 30 minutes in the evening, free from the promenade.
๐Ÿ–๏ธKite Beach FREEfree Jumeirah ยท all yrs ยท half day๐Ÿ’ก Playgrounds and showers right on the beach.
๐ŸŒณAl Barsha Pond Parksee websiteprices change often Al Barsha ยท all yrs ยท 1โ€“2 hrs๐Ÿ’ก Good in the late afternoon when it gets cooler.
๐Ÿ›Indoor play parks in the malls INDOORsee websiteprices change often Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates u. a. ยท 2โ€“12 yrs ยท 2โ€“3 hrs๐Ÿ’ก Prices vary a lot by park, packages are often cheaper online.

Prices are guide prices checked on 2026-11-04 from the official or ticket sites; they change with season and promotions. Euro at today's rate: 1 โ‚ฌ = 4 AED.

A day for 2 adults and 2 children

Hotel (typical family-friendly hotel, per night)61 โ‚ฌ Food (food in simple restaurants, one outing, local transport)60 โ‚ฌ One outing40 โ‚ฌ Local transport15 โ‚ฌ Totalapprox. 176 โ‚ฌ

The hotel price comes from our own daily price checks (cheapest booking site, 2 guests).

Family-friendly hotels in Dubai

Well-rated hotels (no hostels), price per night at the cheapest booking site. For 4 people, choose 4 guests in the search.

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Questions

Is Dubai good for kids?

Yes. The city is clean and safe, malls and beaches have good facilities for families. From June to September it is very hot outside.

What is free in Dubai with kids?

The Dubai Fountain, public beaches such as Kite Beach and the view of the big aquarium in Dubai Mall.

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