GOOD DAYS START HERE · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Skyline mornings. Barefoot afternoons. A little desert adventure in between. Discover thoughtful ideas for family holidays, luxury escapes and everyday wonder across the UAE.
Seven emirates. Your own pace.
CITY · COAST · DESERTSeven destinations.
So many ways to explore.
From family days to quiet stays.
A holiday that feels like you.
Useful ideas, at your own pace.
Plan with a little more clarity.
A PLACE FOR EVERY MOOD
Start with a place that catches your eye. Our destination guides connect its character with the practical choices that shape a good stay.
CITY, COAST & CULTURE
Pair a big city experience with Creek-side heritage and an unhurried afternoon by the water.
Explore DubaiISLANDS, ART & FAMILY TIME
Build your days around art, islands and heritage, with enough time left to enjoy the coast.
Explore Abu DhabiHERITAGE, ART & WATERFRONTS
Explore the details of an old house, the story behind an object and the changing light beside the lagoon.
Explore SharjahFOLLOW YOUR KIND OF FUN
Build a holiday around shared discoveries, favourite activities and enough breathing room for everyone to enjoy the day.
Explore family 02Spend on the details that change the experience: a setting you love, attentive arrangements and time to enjoy the occasion.
Explore luxury 03Make one outdoor experience the centre of the day, with a clear plan for the activity and enough time to appreciate the setting.
Explore adventure 04Build an active holiday around the movement you enjoy, with room for learning, good equipment and easier days between bigger efforts.
Explore sports & outdoors 05Start with what interests you, compare carefully and let shopping become a rewarding part of the trip rather than its longest checklist.
Explore shopping & discovery 06Choose accommodation around the mornings, meals and journeys you want, then check the details that make the stay work in practice.
Explore resorts & stays
TOGETHER IS THE BEST DESTINATION
A family holiday should feel good for everyone.
Choose one big experience, an easy place to stay, and plenty of time in between. Our family guides help you connect the fun with the details: room layouts, age requirements, meal breaks and a pace your children can enjoy.
Discover family funSmall discoveries count, too.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME
A city neighbourhood, a beach, or somewhere quieter. Stay close to the experiences you care about most.
A museum, a theme park, a desert outing. Give the big experiences the time and attention they deserve.
For a longer lunch, a favourite beach, or a change of plans. A holiday is more than its schedule.
EMIRATES FUN JOURNAL
Choose a Gulf beach, Fujairah coast or mountain outing, and give a quieter UAE stay enough time to feel like a real escape.
Choose a UAE stay that fits your real holiday rhythm, with a practical comparison of beach resorts, desert retreats and city hotels.
Browse Deira souks, explore Bur Dubai textiles and choose a mall that fits your day, with useful questions to ask before you buy.
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING
Clear answers to help you take the next step.
More planning adviceBegin with the experiences you most want to enjoy and the number of nights you have. Choose a hotel base that supports those plans, then add a contrasting day or destination. Our trip planning guide and seven-day itinerary help connect those decisions.
Yes. Treat the move between them as a travel block, with time for checkout, the journey and settling in. A split stay gives you more room to explore each place than repeatedly travelling back and forth.
Start with your children’s interests and daily rhythm. A theme park, a beach outing, a short museum visit or an easy neighbourhood walk can all have a place. Check the age, height, access and supervision requirements for the exact activity you choose.
Picture a normal day at each. A beach stay can centre on swimming and time by the water; a desert stay puts more emphasis on the setting and activities around the property. Compare meal options, transfers and the exact inclusions before deciding.
EmiratesFun.com is an independent travel guide. Use the destination and experience pages to shape your ideas, then confirm availability, visitor requirements and booking terms directly with the venue or operator.
Explore our northern emirate guides and beach and mountain escape story. Compare Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain by the kind of setting and daily pace you want, then choose a comfortable base.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Choose a base, pick your favourite experiences, and leave a little room for the unexpected.
