Dubai, United Arab Emirates

— jenny galluzzo

More about your Oliver Guide: jenny galluzzo
Trip type: Family, Beach, City, Desert
Activity level: high
Ideal length of trip: 3 days minimum. Enough to do to fill a week

to & from

Emirates Airlines is fantastic and Dubai is a stop along their route to many global destinations and a fun stop for a few days. Once you are in UAE you can arrange car services easily and Uber (and other ride-share apps) are available. Not worth renting a car.

Where to Stay

Four Seasons Jumeirah: It feels like a beach resort but it is just outside the downtown area of downtown Dubai. There is a beach, many pools and restaurants, a kids club and babysitting services. The rooms are big and very family friendly.
We spent a night out of the city in the desert at an oasis hotel. The best ones are farther into the empty quarter but they are all very fun: Anantara, Bab Al Shams
Another option is to take a few days in Dubai, a few days in the desert and then go to the chic island resort of Nurai Island to unwind on the beach.

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