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Dubai skyline at dusk

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United Arab Emirates · Middle East

Dubai

A short flight to skyscrapers, desert and very easy family logistics.

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Why TripWise recommends this

  • Strong match for comfortable travel
  • Strong match for your interest in food
  • November is the best time to go

Worth knowing before you book

  • · Reachable in about 11 months of saving at your current rate

Three hours from most Indian metros, entirely English-speaking, and built for families. Dubai is expensive per day but short trips work well, and summer rates are dramatically lower if you can handle the heat.

Things to do

Must see

  • Burj Khalifa observation deck

    ₹3,500 pp

    Levels 124 and 125; sunset slots cost more and sell out first.

    Downtownabout 2hView on map

Food

  • Ravi Restaurant

    ₹700 pp

    The legendary Pakistani canteen — a full meal for the price of a coffee.

    Satwaabout 1hView on map

Adventure

  • Desert safari

    ₹4,000 pp

    Dune bashing, camels and a barbecue dinner under lights.

    Al Marmoomabout 6hView on map

Shopping

  • Dubai Mall and the fountain

    Free

    The aquarium, the ice rink, and the fountain show every half hour.

    Downtownabout 4hView on map

Family

  • Atlantis Aquaventure

    ₹6,500 pp

    A full day of slides and a private beach; a good rainy-plan-proof day.

    Palm Jumeirahabout 8hView on map

Culture

  • Old Dubai and the souks

    ₹200 pp

    Abra across the creek to the gold and spice souks — the cheap half of Dubai.

    Deiraabout 3hView on map