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The Best Things to Do in Dubai by Franchise Owner, Jo Hartley & Jessy Griffiths

Where to Stay

Best Family Friendly Hotel: Le Royal Meridian
Best Family Friendly Hotel: Le Royal Meridian

“In the heart of Dubai Marina this hotel is great for all the family. With a private beach, swimming, lap pool, children’s pool AND waterpark. The hotel boasts complete luxury, making it perfect for a family vacation.”

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Best Hotel for Couples: The One & Only Royal Mirage
Best Hotel for Couples: The One & Only Royal Mirage

“The ultimate in luxury hotels and complete indulgence. The interior is royalty worthy and the whole place oozes opulence.”

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Best Hotel Overall: Atlantis
Best Hotel Overall: Atlantis

“Dubai’s most iconic resort, it has everything you could want under the same roof. Countless world class restaurants, aquarium, beach, pools and of course the world’s largest waterpark.”

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Where to Eat

Best for Dinner with the Kids: Wavehouse
Best for Dinner with the Kids: Wavehouse

“This is a great spot for a casual family outing within Atlantis. A one-stop-shop for family fun and entertainment with a bowling ally, arcade games, a surf machine and a soft play for the little ones.”

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Best for Views of the Burj Khalifa and the Dancing Fountains: Karma Kafe
Best for Views of the Burj Khalifa and the Dancing Fountains: Karma Kafe

“Best dinner views in Dubai with delicious Asian cuisine.”

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Best for Authentic Arabic Cuisine: Arabian Tea House
Best for Authentic Arabic Cuisine: Arabian Tea House

“This is a must visit, the flat breads alone are worth the journey.”

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 Dinner with the Girls: En Fuego
Dinner with the Girls: En Fuego

“Lively, fun and energetic. Exactly what you want when you’re out for a fun evening with the girls.”

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Best Coffee Spot: Nightjar
Best Coffee Spot: Nightjar

“Coffee fans, don’t miss this one. A super cool industrial interior, house music and a regular DJ, I promise you’ll have a great experience whilst getting your caffeine boost. We’d recommend trying the nitro brew on tap.”

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Best for a Sunset Dinner: The Beach House, Anantara
Best for a Sunset Dinner: The Beach House, Anantara

“I love this because the kids can play on the sand whilst you have a relaxed dinner with great sunset views.”

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Best Saturday Brunch Spot with the Family: FamilyFest at Bluewaters Beach Hotel
Best Saturday Brunch Spot with the Family: FamilyFest at Bluewaters Beach Hotel

“Everything you want from a fun family lunch out. The most incredible selection of food with extensive entertainment for the kids including magic shows, face painting, slime making and crafts.”

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Where to Relax

Best Adult Only Beach Club: Twiggy by La Cantine
Best Adult Only Beach Club: Twiggy by La Cantine

“Mediterranean beach club, with super cool vibes. You’ll want to hangout here again and again.”

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Best Place for Beauty Treatments: Blended Wellness
Best Place for Beauty Treatments: Blended Wellness

“Come here for your beauty and aesthetics treatments. They stock the cutest beach wear items and accessories and host wellness classes including, Pilates, breath-work and meditation with the coolest salt cave which rests and calms you.”

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What to Do

Take a Walk: Kite Beach
Take a Walk: Kite Beach

“This place comes to life at night with countless street food vans, kilometres of walking track and when the winds up there is an impressive display of kite surfers.”

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Go to the Zoo: The Green Planet
Go to the Zoo: The Green Planet

“A fully immersive indoor rainforest that actually has an hourly thunderstorm! Lots of beautiful exotic animals and flora to explore.”

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Visit a Theme Park: IMG World of Adventure
Visit a Theme Park: IMG World of Adventure

“Dubai’s best indoor theme park with 4 adventure zones including, marvel, cartoon network, IMG boulevard and the lost valley. There’s something for every age and there is even massage seats for a little mid-day relax and recharge.”

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Visit a Museum: Museum of the Future
Visit a Museum: Museum of the Future

“A gateway to a future world, you’ll be blown away with immersive theatre, themed attractions and exhibition that you can explore and interact with.”

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TMC Dubai Breakfast Club
TMC Dubai Breakfast Club

“If you want to meet local, likeminded mums friends on your trip why not attend a TMC Breakfast club.”

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Best for Sightseeing: Burg Khalifa and the Dancing Fountains
Best for Sightseeing: Burg Khalifa and the Dancing Fountains

“A must see captivating water, music and light spectacle in Downtown Dubai.”

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Best for Shopping: Dubai Hills Mall
Best for Shopping: Dubai Hills Mall

“With the many malls Dubai has to offer, this one is our fave. It has an expansive selection of fashion, accessories, home and family friendly attractions. Plenty of parking and a pleasant atmosphere.”

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Best Family Day Out: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
Best Family Day Out: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark

“The world’s largest waterpark. It has rides to suit all thrill seeking levels and numerous infant and toddler pools. It’s worth getting the fast pass to avoid the long queues.”

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Must See: The Desert
Must See: The Desert

“You can choose a number of ways to experience the desert, but we love visiting the Sonara Camp for a great dining experience with entertainment and an options to partake in like drumming, sandboarding and archery.”

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Make a Trip to: Hatta
Make a Trip to: Hatta

“An incredible escape to nature with the most breath-taking mountain views. Located 130km from Dubai there is a vast array of activities you can do here like kayaking the turquoise waters of Hatta Dam, cycling the extensive mountain bike tracks, hiking, zorbing, zip lining and even horse riding.”

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Go to: The Spice Souk
Go to: The Spice Souk

“This is a traditional market in Dubai, its colourful and aromatic but it’s not for the faint hearted. Be prepared to haggle and barter, the shopkeepers can be intense, and we’d advise to cover up and go in a group.”

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Top Tip

Best Time of the Year to Visit Dubai

“October to April is the best time to visit for the most enjoyable temperatures that are perfect for sightseeing, sun bathing and long days enjoying the waterparks and beaches.”

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