Season guide · Dubai · United Arab Emirates
Dubai in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dayneferrera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Very hot in September, easing through October as Global Village and outdoor venues reopen; November is one of the best months. Expect highs up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 1 rainy days across September–November. November is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 39°C (102°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 39°C (102°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| October | 35°C (95°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 | 11.5 h | 3/5 |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 | 10.9 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 35°C (95°F) against a yearly 34°C (93°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 10 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Global Village reopens for the season (usually mid-October)
- October: GITEX technology week (usually October, with high hotel prices)
- November: Dubai Fitness Challenge and Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road (usually November)
- November: Dubai Airshow (November in odd-numbered years)
Make the most of the weather
Nature · Dubai desert
Desert safari
Most safaris drive 45–60 minutes into the red dunes around Lahbab or the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve for 4x4 dune driving, sandboarding and camel rides, followed by dinner at a desert camp with henna painting and music.
- Time needed
- 6 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Zabeel Park
Dubai Frame
Go in the late afternoon to see both old and new Dubai in daylight and then lit up.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
Garden · Al Barsha South
Dubai Miracle Garden
Open from autumn to spring, this flower park arranges tens of millions of blooms into hearts, arches, castles and a full-size Airbus A380 covered in flowers.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Nature
Beach · Umm Suqeim
Kite Beach
Swim only between the flags, and come early in the morning in the warmer months, before the sand heats up.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
Theme park · Palm Jumeirah
Aquaventure and the Lost Chambers
At Atlantis The Palm, the Aquaventure water park has dozens of slides, a long river ride and a private beach, while the Lost Chambers Aquarium leads through tunnels of sharks, rays and tropical fish.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
Day trips in autumn
- Hatta (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — Dubai's mountain enclave in the Hajar Mountains offers kayaking on the turquoise Hatta Dam, mountain-bike trails, a heritage village and lodges for overnight stays, with cooler air than the coast in winter.
- Al Ain (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — The UAE's garden city has a UNESCO-listed palm oasis threaded with ancient falaj irrigation channels, Al Jahili Fort and a winding road up Jebel Hafeet with views over the desert.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Dubai?
Yes: November is among the best months. Very hot in September, easing through October as Global Village and outdoor venues reopen; November is one of the best months.
+What is the weather like in Dubai in autumn?
Highs of up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.