32 days in Chicago & Dubai Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The Art Institute of Chicago and Lincoln Park Zoo. Venture out of the city with trips to Grand Mere State Park (in Stevensville), Willow Springs (Centennial Bike Trail & Little Red Schoolhouse) and Whirlpool Compass Fountain (in Saint Joseph). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Millennium Park, meet the residents at Shedd Aquarium, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and enjoy breathtaking views from Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower.

To find where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Chicago trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Gary Chicago International Airport. In June, daily temperatures in Chicago can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Dubai.

Bring the kids along to Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark and Burj Khalifa. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dubai: Abu Dhabi (Marina Mall, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, &more) and Sharjah (Sharjah Heritage Museum & Souk Al Arsah). Spend the 22nd (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Make the 25th (Mon) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's lots more to do: make a splash at Wild Wadi Waterpark, browse the different shops at The Dubai Mall, see Off-Road Tours, and get your game on at TEPfactor.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Dubai trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by flight from Chicago to Dubai takes 16.5 hours. You'll lose 10 hours traveling from Chicago to Dubai due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Chicago in July, things will get much hotter in Dubai: highs are around 108°F and lows about 92°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.