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Best Time to Travel to Dubai

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A vacation trip to Dubai points towards sun, sand, beach and shopping. The best time to visit is during its cooler months i.e. in between November and April when the hot sun is at rest and weather is cool with blowing winds during the evenings and night time. Even if you visit the city during the rest of the months you will find the air-conditioned hotels, malls and other complexes well-equipped to easily keep you off the heat.

By and large, the tourist season boosts up in between November and April when the temperatures are in between 24-35ºC (75-95ºF), keeping the evenings warm and nights chill. Months of November, December, January and February observe gentle wind where the mercury goes down almost up to 13ºC (55.5ºF). Likewise, you may experience some rainfall if you visit the city somewhere between December and March. The temperature tends to rise up till 30ºC (86ºF) by April that indicates the onset of approaching hot season-May onwards.

A trip to the beautiful tourist place Dubai may be avoided for a holiday especially during the month of Ramadan, when the strict rules of the Islamic religion are applicable against smoking, drinking and eating and staying outside for long hours. As a consequence, the rates of almost all the hotels drop down up to 70% during this time where you are requested to follow the rules of the festival. If you want to eat during the daytime then you are requested to eat somewhere indoors or else to close the windows of the restaurants and cafes while having food.

Though religious beliefs and sentiments are attached here, it equally spoils the total enjoyment involved, where you really find difficult to relax at length which is the sole purpose of your journey to the city. But great discount sales at almost all malls are on during Ramadan. Similarly, avoid the period between June and September. Though the air-conditioned buildings keep off the heat, you would not be able to enjoy much of the outdoor activities except for the nightlife. Desert Safari Dubai, Camping and Camel riding would be a bit difficult to get pleasure from, where sunbathing or playing at the beach can be revered in between April and October where the temperatures rise up to 45ºC or even beyond.

If you are looking for some altogether different experience, then go in for private fishing trips or deep fishing trips. You can also enjoy a romantic dinner on dhow cruise at Dubai marina which gives panoramic views of Dubai at night.

Still, you can make your holiday remarkable where you can catch Dubai Camel Racing. It is held every Thursday and Friday somewhere in between October to April at the Nad Al Sheba racetrack while Rugby Sevens is hosted in December. The best period to shop in Dubai is from January to March where the famous Dubai Shopping Festival runs for around 4 weeks.

61 comments

Chanruangrong Arunyapooti
I m planning to visit Dubai during New Year Holiday but not sure whether it's a good idea to do so. If the shops are most closed and not convenient for tjourists to visit during this time of the year. when the sale begins? Thank you so much. Im looking forward to your reply.

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Amit J Dosani
I and My Family Planning to Visit Dubai During the Second Half of Oct'2017. Will this be a good time to visit Dubai. We are planning to explore the city

Shipra
My family and i are planning to visit dubai in april. Kindly let me know is it very hot for outdoor activities?
Shanawar
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jonah
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Meera Singh
Would u plz send me ur package with price for Dubai attractions?
smita
@Meera,
Dubai.com offers various tours at discounted prices, please take a look at Dubai Tours and book the tours of your choice.

Andrew
My wife and I spent our last vacation at Dubai. It was amazing!!! There were a lot of the sun, sand, beach and shopping and of course the sea! We found a suitable site, there are various boats, I’m sure, you’ll choose it according to your taste? because we have done it very easy. And we had a wonderful cruise
Pratik Shah
Hi
I am planning visit to Dubai during end September. Pl. Suggest if this is right period and all the excursion will be available for enjoyment esp. Miracle garden n global village.
At the same time if you can give your best tariff plan for a week stay.

Regards,

smita
I think end September is also a good season to visit Dubai. I think excursion will be available during this time just check out some outdoor activities here.
Abhishek
Hi I am planning to visit dubai in 1st week of June, can you sujjest me whether it is good or not to visit with family. Can i enjoy all activities which are famous in dubai.
kalyani
@Abhishek Yes, you can visit all the attractions in Dubai even in June as they have excellent infrastructure to keep you comfortable. You can also enjoy some great indoor activities with your families in summer.
Sagar kumar
Hi I am planning to visit dubai 10th may, can you sujjest me whether it is good or not to visit with family. Can i enjoy all activities which are famous in dubai.
kalyani
@Sagar, Of course, Dubai is the best destination to visit with your family at any time of the year. You can check out all the fun activities in Dubai on Dubai.com 'Tours and Activities' page.

Please refer the following link- http://tours.dubai.com/en/17488/Dubai/d828-ttd?activities=all

Dubai.com Support Team

Rohtash
I want to travel Dubai in last week of may how's weather conditions there and what type of clothes I have to carry? Thanks ....with regarda
Mary John
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NafyKhan
Dubai is no doubt best place to visit. You can enjoy rich culture of Dubai
Abdul
I am planning to visit Dubai with my family in Second week of July. I have visited some websites and most of them are not advising to visit during this period as the weather will be very hot. please advise me if whether it will be good or not to visit.
Salman
@Abdul, Dubai in July will be hot, basically it's the humidity that's the killer. Hotels room, buses, taxis, malls all are air conditioned, so don't think you will feel uncomfy. Visit desert in the evening or early morning. The beaches will be uncomfortable so avoid beaches during daytime.
Jack Lara
Great Information, Thanks For Sharing It, I also Was planning to visiting Dubai Attractions with my family, I think it was an awesome place for vacations with family.
Michelle Dela Cerna
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James Bond
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Gorjay
Dubai is also my mot favourite one travel destination on earth. I have been there lots of times to enjoy summer holidays some time with my friends and some time with family. Every time had a blast of fun at this most amazing and alluring attractions.
Atiya Ayda
Nice article on best time to visit dubai.
Ronaldo
Very nice blog I really like it.. great guidance.. dubai is one of my favourite places. freelance website developer in Pakistan
Nafisa Akther Nila
This is nice post.It is also very helpful for us .I have been searching this types of tutorial because .I love visiting some day days ago i read an artical about travel Niagara but this post is better then post
Loreda Craighead
My birthday is in August, is that a good time to visit? I need a good tour company to deal with. what is the plane fare, and
shainaz
Hi I wanted to visit dubai in May 2018 and would like to know if this is good time to come over i want to be there before Ramdhan we are adults and have much interest in shopping and some sight seeing and also would like to enjoy food
smita
@Shainaz, Dubai weather in May is good. The Ramadan in 2018 will start on Wednesday, the 16th of May and will continue for 30 days until Thursday, the 14th of June 2018. So plan your vacation accordingly.
Arabian Time Travel Tourism
Wonderful travel blog and Dubai is one of the top tourist destination in the world where tourists can have some good time and to travel around the places tourists are advised to travel with the professional travel agency to make the tour memorable.
Peter Kutler
I feel very much privileged to have used the website and look forward to some more fabulous times reading here. Thanks once more for a lot of things. Lawyers Dubai UAE
adarsh rao
iam planning to go with my family around 15th june 2018, so is it adivisable to visit dubai during this period? Thanks.
Elly F
Really cool post! I have a question. I read about ramadan night market in the beginning of June and now I'm curious: is the weather at night is such unbearably hot in Dubai? Cause https://travel.usnews.com/Dubai_United_Arab_Emirates/When_To_Visit/ warns that there is a possibility to get fried. And are those markets crowded btw? Thanx
adam
Good, best time to travel to Dubai, which is helpful for anyone who reads this will certainly feel happy because this will really help those who will travel to Dubai later on, I will also use this as a guide when I will come to Dubai.
Noor
I'm planning to visit Dubai by the end of June 2018, is it advisable coz I have 2 kids with me, we r looking more for kids activities like legoland, Ferrari park and safari. Is the weather so unbearable?
smita
@Noor, It will be too hot in June and July. The hotels, malls, taxis, indoor tourists attractions are air-conditioned. You can plan desert safari ride late evening / early morning. If you are travelling with two kids, don't think you'd be planning to do much walking around the city. It is advisable to choose indoor activities in Legoland and Ferrari park. I'm sure you'll enjoy your vacation, despite the heat!
Nessa Sally
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vivek verma
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faisal
the best time is around january when the wheather seems a bit kind to its visitors and anyone can enjoy being there in the burj khalifa and aquarium of sharjah i highly recommend these places as i have experienced pleasure with them dr qasim for eye diseases and verdura the restaurant while the haider tourism is the best. let me find their links if i can... yess these are best tourism providing company in dubai
nithin jain
hello, i'm planning 2 visit dubai with family in arpril end.. so it best time 2 visit. b,coz some one told tat its ramzan time.. so goin dubai is waste?? so can i know ven's the ramzan holidays goin 2 start in dubai???
Shabana
@Nitin, April end is absolutely fine to visit Dubai. Ramadan is starting soon. This year it will start from Tuesday 15 May to Thursday 14 June, the dates have been declared by the officials.
LINDA C
I am planning to go to Dubai at the end of this month really wish we people could just gather together and plan it, I feel I might be lonely
Nazi
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Jacqueline
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clara
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sruthi
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Sana Haris
My family and i are planning to visit dubai in april. Kindly let me know is it very hot for outdoor activities? Bus Transport Company
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Ramy Karim Fares
Honestly, June is not a bad month to visit Dubai, the weather is pretty much like May, except it is about 5% hotter. Best time to visit the beach and go dive in the swimming pool, especially watching the sunset at around 7PM, is the best time ending the beach journey. It's July and August where the weather gets truly unbearable. September is like June, except it is more humid.
Robbin
Great post. Glad to read this one. Thanks and keep sharing!
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