Dubai in 4 days with family: day-by-day plan

~7 hoursdirect from London

Nov–Marbest months; summer is very hot

+4 hoursahead of UK winter time

Sat–Sunthe weekend in the UAE

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1Flights to Dubai

Emirates, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from Heathrow, and there are direct flights from Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Newcastle and more.

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2Hotels, night by night

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Downtown is best for the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall; Dubai Marina and JBR for the beach. The Metro links both. Hotel searches open Booking.com for 2 adults; add children there.

3Tickets, transfers and the rest

🐪Dubai things to doDesert safaris, Burj Khalifa, theme parks, with Klook→🎟️Tickets and toursSkip-the-line tickets and day trips in Dubai→🛡️Travel insuranceMedical cover, delays and baggage→📱eSIM for DubaiData as soon as you land, no roaming bills→🚕Dubai airport transferA driver waiting at arrivals, fixed price→🅿️UK airport parkingCompare car parks near your airport→

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Day by day

Day1
Burj Khalifa and the fountain
Arrive and check in. Late afternoon: Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa "At the Top" (book a sunset slot ahead). Stay for the Dubai Fountain show after dark.
Day2
Beach and desert
Morning at Kite Beach or JBR. In the afternoon, a desert safari: dune drive, camel ride and dinner at a desert camp.
Day3
Theme park day
Pick one: Aquaventure at Atlantis, Wild Wadi, IMG Worlds of Adventure or LEGOLAND at Dubai Parks. Or a day trip to Abu Dhabi (about 1½ hours) for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Ferrari World.
Day4
Old Dubai
Al Fahidi historic district, an abra boat across the Creek for a few dirhams, and the gold and spice souks. Museum of the Future if there's time, then fly home.

Before you go

Entry. British citizens can usually get a free visit visa on arrival. Check the latest on GOV.UK.
Book big attractions ahead. Sunset Burj Khalifa slots and popular safaris sell out in school holidays.
Dress code. Cover shoulders and knees in malls and old Dubai; swimwear is for the beach and pool.
Medicines. Some UK prescription and over-the-counter medicines are controlled in the UAE. Check before you pack.

Sources

Facts last checked on 2 November 2026. Opening days, schedules and entry rules change, so always check before you travel.

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