The world's 20 best cities for family holiday in 2022 - in pictures

  • 1. Abu Dhabi has topped a global ranking of cities to visit with kids in The Family Vacation Guide's list for 2022. Hudayriyat beach in the city is one of several family-friendly attractions in the UAE. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    1. Abu Dhabi has topped a global ranking of cities to visit with kids in The Family Vacation Guide's list for 2022. Hudayriyat beach in the city is one of several family-friendly attractions in the UAE. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • 2. Attractions such as Wild Wadi water park contribute in making Dubai a family-friendly destination. Photo: Wild Wadi
    2. Attractions such as Wild Wadi water park contribute in making Dubai a family-friendly destination. Photo: Wild Wadi
  • 3. Turkey's Antalya offers warm weather and Mediterranean views for families. AP
    3. Turkey's Antalya offers warm weather and Mediterranean views for families. AP
  • 4. Travellers on the lake at El Retiro Park in Madrid, Spain. Reuters
    4. Travellers on the lake at El Retiro Park in Madrid, Spain. Reuters
  • 5. Heraklion in Greece has a low average hotel rate of $56.50. Getty Images
    5. Heraklion in Greece has a low average hotel rate of $56.50. Getty Images
  • 6. Perhaps surprisingly, Las Vegas is ranked as one of the best family-friendly cities in the world. Unsplash
    6. Perhaps surprisingly, Las Vegas is ranked as one of the best family-friendly cities in the world. Unsplash
  • 7. Alicante in Spain is a top choice for family holidays. Unsplash
    7. Alicante in Spain is a top choice for family holidays. Unsplash
  • 8. Children play at the Museum of Ice Cream, one of many attractions that make Singapore a good pick for family trips. EPA
    8. Children play at the Museum of Ice Cream, one of many attractions that make Singapore a good pick for family trips. EPA
  • 9. Cairo ties with San Diego in having the highest number of sunshine hours. Photo: Nile Kayak Club
    9. Cairo ties with San Diego in having the highest number of sunshine hours. Photo: Nile Kayak Club
  • 10. Travellers can enjoy many family attractions in Melbourne. Unsplash
    10. Travellers can enjoy many family attractions in Melbourne. Unsplash
  • 11. Bangkok has the lowest average hotel rates for families in the index. EPA
    11. Bangkok has the lowest average hotel rates for families in the index. EPA
  • 12. A family enjoys the sunset in Platja d'Or in Palma de Mallorca. AFP
    12. A family enjoys the sunset in Platja d'Or in Palma de Mallorca. AFP
  • 13. Visitors line a beach in San Diego. The US city is the 13th best city destination for families in 2022. AP Photo / Gregory Bull
    13. Visitors line a beach in San Diego. The US city is the 13th best city destination for families in 2022. AP Photo / Gregory Bull
  • 14. The Djemaa El Fna in Marrakesh, Morocco is one of many landmarks that families can visit. Photo: Corbis
    14. The Djemaa El Fna in Marrakesh, Morocco is one of many landmarks that families can visit. Photo: Corbis
  • 15. Belem Tower in Lisbon, one of the world's best destinations for families. Getty Images
    15. Belem Tower in Lisbon, one of the world's best destinations for families. Getty Images
  • 16. Miami lures families with its sunshine-laced weather, theme parks, beaches and palm trees. Photo: Emirates
    16. Miami lures families with its sunshine-laced weather, theme parks, beaches and palm trees. Photo: Emirates
  • 17. Tourists stand on Bang Tao Beach in Phuket, southern Thailand. The smallest city in the ranking has the highest number of family attractions per square kilometre. AP
    17. Tourists stand on Bang Tao Beach in Phuket, southern Thailand. The smallest city in the ranking has the highest number of family attractions per square kilometre. AP
  • 17. Prague, Czech Republic, tied in 17th position with two other cities as a favourite for family holidays. Getty Images
    17. Prague, Czech Republic, tied in 17th position with two other cities as a favourite for family holidays. Getty Images
  • 17. Istanbul offers a multitude of family-friendly hotels. Photo: Grand Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
    17. Istanbul offers a multitude of family-friendly hotels. Photo: Grand Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
  • 20. Sydney has lots for families to do and see, including some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Photo: Graham Crouch
    20. Sydney has lots for families to do and see, including some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Photo: Graham Crouch