Heading to Zim last two weeks of August, flying Boston, Dubai, Harare. Emirates has changed their flight schedule from Boston which leaves us the option of staying 38hrs between flights if we leave a day earlier from Boston.
Thoughts on things to do for the day.

Thoughts on where to stay

There are thousands of hotels in Dubai, catering for everyone.

You might wish to check with Emirates, they have partner hotels, and can arrange whatever trips you wish to do in Dubai.