Best time to visit · United Arab Emirates
The best time to visit United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates's seasons differ by place. Here is the best time for each destination, month by month.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November–March suit most of United Arab Emirates. Dubai is at its best in November–March; Abu Dhabi is at its best in November–March; Ras Al Khaimah is at its best in November–March.
Key facts
- Best months overall
- November–March
- Destinations compared
- 3
Best months by destination
| Destination | Best months | Warmest month | Wettest month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | November–March | July (41°C) | January (2 days) |
| Abu Dhabi | November–March | July (43°C) | January (2 days) |
| Ras Al Khaimah | November–March | July (41°C) | January (2 days) |
United Arab Emirates month by month
| Month | At its best | Usually avoided |
|---|---|---|
| January | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah | — |
| February | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah | — |
| March | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | — | — |
| June | — | Dubai and Abu Dhabi |
| July | — | Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah |
| August | — | Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah |
| September | — | — |
| October | — | — |
| November | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah | — |
| December | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah | — |
What the seasons are like
- Dubai: Dubai has a hot desert climate.
- Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has a hot desert climate.
- Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah has a hot desert climate: very hot, humid summers above 40°C and warm, sunny winters around 24–26°C.
Crowds and hotel prices
Relative levels from our destination research: when each place is busiest, and when rooms usually cost least.
| Destination | Busiest | Quietest | Lowest hotel prices | Warm & dry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | January | June | June | January |
| Abu Dhabi | December | June | June | January |
| Ras Al Khaimah | December | May | May | February |
Events worth timing a trip around
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- Dubai, January: Dubai Shopping Festival (usually mid-December to late January)
- Dubai, January: Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament (usually January or February)
- Abu Dhabi, January: Al Dhafra Festival — camel contests and heritage events in the western region (usually December–January)
- Abu Dhabi, February: Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open — women's tennis tournament (usually early February)
- Ras Al Khaimah, January: New Year's Eve fireworks over Al Marjan Island (31 December into 1 January)
- Ras Al Khaimah, February: Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon (usually February)
Questions travellers ask
+When is United Arab Emirates cheapest and quietest?
Dubai: June; Abu Dhabi: June; Ras Al Khaimah: May.
+What is the best month to visit United Arab Emirates?
November, when 3 of the 3 destinations in this guide are at their best.