A 48-Hour Guide For When Your Parents Visit

Got the parents coming to town and need cool places to visit in Dubai? From traditional tea houses to sunset cocktails at Dubai’s trendiest hangouts, we’ve put together a 48-hour guide for when your parents visit.

Day One

1. Jumeirah Mosque

Kick things off with a morning tour of the breathtaking Jumeirah Mosque.

2. Dubai Museum

Next, head over to the must-visit Dubai Museum for some history and culture.

3. Arabian Tea House Cafe

Take a break and stop by the tea gurus at the Arabian Tea House Cafe.

4. Heritage Village

Grab a light lunch at the Heritage Village.

5. Abra ride

Hop on an Abra and ride across the Creek into Deira.

6. Gold and Spice Souq

Spend a couple of hours shopping at the Gold and Spice Souq.

7. At.Mosphere

Sip on sunset cocktails at At.Mosphere with sensational Dubai Fountain views.

8. Souk Al Bahar

Finish with an unforgettable dinner at Souk Al Bahar.

Day Two

1. Common Grounds

Start with a healthy breakfast at Common Grounds in Mall of the Emirates.

2. Ski Dubai

Spend an hour on the slopes at Ski Dubai.

3. Desert Safari

Treat the parents to a thrilling desert safari ride.

4. Desert Activities

Enjoy fun desert activities such as dune bashing and sandboarding.

But, there’s so many more places to visit in Dubai! So you could just convince them to stay longer…