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6-DAY ITINERARY · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

6 days in Dubai with kids

📅 6 days · 5 nights💵 ≈ US$2,228 per person with flights✈️ Priced for December 2026👨‍👩‍👧 Family🗓 Best: Nov–Mar
💵 About US$2,228 per person with flights from Toronto (US$8,913 for 2 adults and 2 children)

Priced for travel in December 2026. Prices change with dates: peak holidays cost more, quieter months less. Pick your own dates with “Customise this trip” and the planner shows prices for them.

Experience the vibrant culture and modern attractions of Dubai on this family-friendly trip. Enjoy iconic sights, thrilling adventures, and relaxing beach days.

DAY 1Fly to United Arab Emirates
18:15🚆

Travel to the airport in Toronto

Taxi, ride-share or transit · arrive 3 hours before the flight · cost depends on where you live

22:00✈️

Flight from Toronto to Dubai

Overnight flight · lands the next day at 16:00

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≈ US$776 pp
DAY 2Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall Evening≈ US$301 pp
16:45🚆

Taxi to hotel

About 20 min from the airport

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US$4 pp
17:05🛏

Check-in at Rove Downtown Dubai (4 nights)

4 nights in Dubai · ~US$247 per night · Check in and settle · Downtown

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US$247 pp
18:05📍

Burj Khalifa Observation Deck

Stunning views of Dubai from the top!

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US$28 pp
19:30🍽

Dinner at The Cheesecake Factory

Family-friendly menu with a variety of options.

US$21 pp
DAY 3Desert Safari Adventure≈ US$88 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Rove Downtown Dubai

At your hotel, or a café nearby

09:15📍

Burj Khalifa

Visit the world’s tallest building for stunning views.

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US$28 pp
11:00📍

Old Souks

Explore the traditional markets for unique souvenirs.

Free
12:30🍽

Lunch at Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe

Enjoy authentic Emirati cuisine in a charming setting.

US$21 pp
14:00📍

Dubai Frame

A unique structure offering panoramic views of old and new Dubai.

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US$14 pp
16:00⭐

Visit Global Village

Experience cultures from around the world in one place.

US$7 pp
18:30🍽

Dinner at Ravi Restaurant

A local favorite for delicious Pakistani food.

US$18 pp
DAY 4Old Souks & Abra Ride≈ US$67 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Rove Downtown Dubai

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Nol Card for Metro and Bus

For getting around today

US$4 pp
09:15📍

Dubai Mall Aquarium

Explore the underwater world with stunning marine life.

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US$21 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Al Hallab Restaurant

Enjoy delicious Lebanese cuisine.

US$14 pp
14:00⭐

Abra Ride

Take a traditional boat ride across the creek.

US$2 pp
16:00⭐

Beach Day at Jumeirah

Relax and enjoy the sun at this popular beach.

Free
18:30🍽

Dinner at The Beach House

Dine with a view of the beach and the sea.

US$26 pp
DAY 5Beach Day≈ US$194 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Rove Downtown Dubai

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Nol Card for Metro and Bus

For getting around today

US$4 pp
09:15⭐

Desert Safari

Experience an exhilarating ride through the dunes.

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US$53 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Al Mahara

Indulge in seafood dining with an aquarium view.

US$35 pp
14:30⭐

Aquaventure Waterpark

Have fun with thrilling water rides and attractions.

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US$71 pp
18:30🍽

Dinner at The Shore

Enjoy a beachfront dining experience.

US$32 pp
DAY 6Aquaventure Waterpark & Fly home≈ US$26 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Rove Downtown Dubai

At your hotel, or a café nearby

11:25⭐

Check-out from Rove Downtown Dubai

Check out

Free
11:40🚆

Taxi to Dubai International Airport

Arrive 3 hours before the flight

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US$4 pp
13:10🍽

Lunch at the airport

After check-in and security

US$21 pp
15:00✈️

Flight from Dubai to Toronto

Flight home

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≈ US$776 pp
🚆

Travel home from the airport

Taxi, ride-share or transit · cost depends on where you live

Prices are estimates per person, checked November 2026, for 4 travellers sharing, shown in US$. Times are a guide: check opening hours before you go. Booking links go to our travel partners; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planned with the Nanajee AI trip planner and reviewed by Nanajee Travels.

Questions about this trip

How much does a 6-day trip to Dubai cost?

About US$2,228 per person (US$8,913 for 2 adults and 2 children) for this 6-day plan travelling in December 2026, including return flights from Toronto (about US$1,553) and 5 nights in a mid-range hotel, sharing a room. Without flights it is about US$676 per person. These are estimates checked in November 2026; prices change with dates, and peak holidays cost more.

What is the best time to visit Dubai?

November to March is warm and sunny; summer is extremely hot.

How many days do you need in Dubai?

6 days (including travel days) covers the highlights: Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall Evening; Desert Safari Adventure; Old Souks & Abra Ride; Beach Day. For a slower pace or more day trips, add a day or two with “Customise this trip”.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Press “Customise this trip” and the free Nanajee planner opens with this trip filled in. Change the length, dates, budget, who is coming or your home city, and you get a new day-by-day plan with costs in about a minute.

How do you get around Dubai?

This plan uses taxi, metro, bus and domestic flight to get between places; local transport costs about US$16 per person for the whole trip. Each journey is shown on the day it happens, with its time and cost.

Where should you stay in Dubai?

This plan uses Rove Downtown Dubai (Rove Downtown Dubai, Dubai) (or similar), 4 nights in total, chosen to be close to the places you visit. Hotels cost about US$247 per person for the trip, sharing a room. You can pick a different hotel or area with “Customise this trip”.

Is this itinerary good for kids?

Yes. It is planned for 2 adults and 2 children, with family-friendly stops, meals at sensible times and realistic travel times between places. Tell the planner your children’s ages with “Customise this trip” to fine-tune it.