15 days in Chennai & Dubai Itinerary

Chennai, a city hailed for its vibrant atmosphere and historic attractions, remains one of the most visited places in India.

Kids will enjoy Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like DakshinaChitra Museum and San Thome Church. Change things up with a short trip to The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology in Mahabalipuram (about 1h 25 min away). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kapaleeshwarar Temple and wander the streets of Fort St. George.

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Washington, USA to Chennai is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington to Chennai is 10.5 hours. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Washington in January: high temperatures in Chennai hover around 86°F and lows are around 69°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Dubai.

Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.

Get a sense of the local culture at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Al Ain Oasis. Attractions like Burj Khalifa and Dubai Creek make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dubai: Sharjah (Souk Al Arsah, Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, &more), Abu Dhabi (Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Qasr Al Hosn, &more) and Al Ain (Al Jahili Fort & Al Ain National Museum). There's lots more to do: browse the different shops at The Dubai Mall, kick back and relax at Jumeirah Public Beach, cool off at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, and experience the excitement of Dreamscape.

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Fly from Chennai to Dubai in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Gulf Standard Time (GST) is minus 1.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Chennai in January; daily highs in Dubai reach 76°F and lows reach 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.