United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is the most ride-focused country in our data: of 23 places, 12 are amusement parks and 6 are zoos and aquariums.

2Destinations

11Family attractions

5Types of day out

Quick facts about United Arab Emirates

CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham

LanguageArabic

Time zoneUTC+4

PaymentCards almost everywhere

English spokenLow (EF EPI #72)

1Top family destinations in United Arab Emirates

Dubai6 family attractions Abu Dhabi5 family attractions

2Things to do in United Arab Emirates

Amusement Parks7 places Cultural Site1 place Museums1 place Viewpoints1 place Zoos & Aquariums1 place

Tours & tickets in United Arab Emirates

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Travel essentials for United Arab Emirates

eSIM for United Arab EmiratesAiralo: mobile data without roaming

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3Practical essentials

Dish to tryDejaj Salona

CapitalAbu Dhabi

Plug typesEuroplug, BS 1363

DrivingDrive on the right

Emergency number112

Calling code+971

Daylight11–14 hours of daylight

Population9,890,400

Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.

4Recently updated guides

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5Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates

Getting thereFlights, trains & driving

Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels

Getting aroundDrive on the right

Travel budgetCards almost everywhere

Packing listPlugs: Europlug, BS 1363

Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip

Safety & healthEmergency: 112

Useful infoCalling code +971

6United Arab Emirates with kids – highlights

Why families love United Arab Emirates

Five parks give measured height limits. Legoland Dubai and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi both start at 80 cm, while Ferrari World, IMG Worlds of Adventure and Yas Waterworld begin at 90 cm. Dubai carries 14 of the places we cover and Abu Dhabi 7.

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Easy to travelCards almost everywhere · English: low

Food to tryDejaj Salona

So much to see11 family attractions in 2 destinations

Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget

7Popular searches about United Arab Emirates

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