Family holidays in
Dubai
If you’re thinking about the Middle East, chances are family holidays to Dubai are at the top of that list. Regularly named the World’s Number 1 Tourism Destination in Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards, Dubai is both a city and the second largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates – only Abu Dhabi is larger.
Reliably warm and sunny weather from October to March makes Dubai winter sun holidays a given. However, in recent years the emirate has pushed hard to expand its reputation as a year round family holiday destination, with even the most luxurious resorts offering great value deals on accommodation, and incentives like ‘kids stay and eat free’ now almost standard from May through to September: by far the hottest months to visit Dubai.
Dubai is nothing if not acclimatised to its summer weather. So even during July and August, there are plenty of things to do with kids and a wide range of indoor family attractions, along with incredible waterparks and temperature-controlled pools, as well as a switch to family-friendly activities in the evening, when it’s slightly cooler.
In winter, when temperatures are like summer in Europe, outdoor adventures become a big part of family holidays to Dubai. You’ll find everything from water sports to family-friendly beach clubs on the emirate’s beautiful Arabian Gulf beaches. The desert is another playground where kids can discover falconry, camel trekking and even traditional Bedouin culture. And Dubai does peaks too, and one of the best ways to enjoy them with children is to spend time kayaking at Hatta Dam in the Hajar Mountains.