Navigating Dubai: The Ultimate Family Travel Guide with Car Rental Tips

Navigating Dubai: The Ultimate Family Travel Guide with Car Rental Tips

Going on a trip to Dubai with the whole family, including the kids, is not always smooth-running! Just ask me as a travel-made mom of three!

Preparation equals success right and holidays with little ones takes planning. So, pack the first-aid kit and make sure you’ve booked a comfortable rental car on Renty. Check out more of my travel tips below.

 

Tips for a successful family trip

● Choose a rental car wisely

Everything will depend on the vehicle you choose for the trip once you arrive at your destination. Be it a passenger car, converted van or camper: every option has its advantages. Ideally, opt for a spacious, comfortable car for long-distance trips if you’re travelling around so you have ample space for luggage storage and sleeping.  Check online for prices and any additional services. The initial deposit or added fees for a late return for example should be stated on the website and in promotional material.  Don’t forget to inspect the car before signing off on its technical description, and do report any issues you discover such as scratches, bumps, damaged tires, missing spare wheels or a faulty air conditioner for example.

● Prepare the route
After renting a car, assessing your route is important as is working out what you want to see and do on your adventure. Make a list of any interest points such as national parks, cities, etc. and keep a contingency plan in mind, in case of fatigue, adverse weather, and in case you change your mind!

● Measure distances carefully
Be realistic when it comes to planning car journeys. It’s better to plan a maximum of 100-150 km per day if you have kids with you. Prioritise quality over quantity and leave time to walk and discover at points of interest.

The below suggestions will help keep kids entertained on long journeys:

❖ Books and comics.
❖ Coloring books and small toys.
❖ Card games, small board games.
❖ Playlists of songs to sing.
❖ Podcasts for children.
❖ Tablets and video games for older children.

Alternate moments of activity with a chance to look out of the window and take in the view.

 

Where to visit in Dubai with kids. 

Since Dubai is the most famous emirate, it’s a tourist hotspot and there’s a lot on offer for families.  Check out the below:

Dubai Mall
The most popular family shopping mall in Dubai due to its size (it’s the largest) is ideal for families. The famous Ski Dubai indoor ski resort is located here, which means you can literally ride down the slope with the whole family right in the mall. It also houses a vast aquarium with fish, penguines and even sharks for your kids to marvel at!

Burj Khalifa Tower

There’s nowhere more majestic in Dubai than the Burj Khalifa Tower, the tallest tower in the whole world. Built between 2004 and 2009, it’s 828 meters and  boasts 160 floors. You can climb to the top to see the most breathtaking view of Dubai and its surroundings. A simply jaw dropping experience!

Visit the beach in Dubai

With tonnes of beaches on offer, you’ll we glad to discover that the sea is warm all year round in Dubai. Jumeira Beach is a white sandy beach, named after the Jumeirah district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on the coast of the Persian Gulf and proves a favourite of visitors.

Explore the bazaars

You can introduce the children to Dubai culture and also familiarize yourself with it with a trip to the bazaars. Of course, the city is new and ultramodern, but visiting the city bazaars will be a good way to experience a change of scenery and connect to the culture of Dubai.

Go on a desert safari in Dubai
There are many opportunities to visit the desert in Dubai. Whether it’s a group activity or a more intimate experience, you can enjoy dinner by the dunes or to travel around by SUV!

A well-planned family trip to Dubai, with a focus on the right car rental, can transform a simple vacation into an enriching adventure-filled trip. Have you visited?