32 days in Chicago & Dubai Itinerary

Bring the kids along to The Art Institute of Chicago and Lincoln Park Zoo. Get out of town with these interesting Chicago side-trips: Indiana Dunes State Park (in Chesterton), Whirlpool Compass Fountain (in Saint Joseph) and Kishwaukee River Forest Preserve (in Cherry Valley). There's much more to do: walk around Millennium Park, take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, get curious at Field Museum, and ponder the design of Buckingham Fountain.

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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. June in Chicago sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 63°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Dubai.

Kids will enjoy Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark and The Dubai Mall. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dubai: Souk Al Arsah (in Sharjah) and Abu Dhabi (Marina Mall, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, &more). Spend the 30th (Sat) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Spend the 28th (Thu) exploring nature at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. There's lots more to do: make a splash at Wild Wadi Waterpark, find something for the whole family at Al Montazah Parks, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Traveling by flight from Chicago to Dubai takes 16.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Dubai is 10 hours. Traveling from Chicago in July, expect Dubai to be warmer, temps between 108°F and 92°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.