Dubai

🚼Stroller

Dubai's malls are world-class for strollers — flat, air-conditioned, and vast with nursing rooms at regular intervals. The Dubai Metro has lifts at all stations and a dedicated women-and-children carriage. Outdoor strolling works well October to March; the summer heat (June–September) makes outdoor time dangerous for young children.

🍽️Food & Eating

Dubai's food scene is exceptionally international and family-friendly. Every mall food court has global options that toddlers will eat. High chairs are universal in restaurants. Brunch culture in Dubai is enormous — the Friday brunch buffets at hotels are perfect family outings.

🛡️Safety

One of the world's safest cities — crime is extremely rare and the city is impeccably clean. The main concerns are the extreme summer heat (40°C+) which is genuinely dangerous for babies and toddlers, and water safety around the many hotel pools and beach areas.

🏥Hospitals

Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City and American Hospital Dubai are the top English-speaking private options. Latifa Hospital specialises in women and children. All have 24hr emergency departments with paediatric capability and English throughout.