Season guide · Dubai · United Arab Emirates
Dubai in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Pleasant in March, hot by May; the sea warms up, crowds thin after Easter and hotel prices begin to fall. Expect highs up to 38°C (100°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 3 rainy days across March–May. March is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 18°C (64°F) to 38°C (100°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 3
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 2 | 11.9 h | 4/5 |
| April | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 1 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| May | 38°C (100°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 | 13.4 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 34°C (93°F), and 3 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 spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Dubai World Cup horse race at Meydan (usually late March or early April)
- March: Art Dubai fair (usually March or April)
Make the most of the weather
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Viewpoint · Downtown Dubai
Burj Khalifa – At the Top
At 828 metres, the Burj Khalifa has been the world's tallest building since 2010.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Architecture
- After dark
Experience · Dubai Creek
Abra ride across Dubai Creek
Cross from the Bur Dubai abra station near the Textile Souk to Deira, then walk into the Spice and Gold souks.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Kids
Waterfront · Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina and JBR Walk
Marina Walk circles a canal lined with skyscrapers and yachts and leads to The Walk at JBR, a beachfront promenade of cafés and restaurants.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
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Viewpoint · Palm Jumeirah
The View at The Palm
Visit near sunset, then ride the monorail to Atlantis and walk the boardwalk.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
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
Day trips in spring
- Abu Dhabi (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car or bus) — The UAE capital's highlights are the white-marble Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, open to respectfully dressed visitors, the Louvre Abu Dhabi beneath its latticed dome on Saadiyat Island, and the Qasr Al Watan presidential palace.
- Sharjah (About 30–60 minutes by taxi) — The neighbouring emirate is known as the UAE's cultural capital, with the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, the restored Heart of Sharjah heritage area and the Blue Souk.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Dubai?
Yes: March is among the best months. Pleasant in March, hot by May; the sea warms up, crowds thin after Easter and hotel prices begin to fall.
+What is the weather like in Dubai in spring?
Highs of up to 38°C (100°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 3 rainy days over the season.