Season guide · Dubai · United Arab Emirates
Dubai in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Extreme heat and humidity above 40°C, when sightseeing moves indoors to malls, museums and hotel pools, and summer hotel deals are common. Expect highs up to 41°C (106°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F), with about 0 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 27°C (81°F) to 41°C (106°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Sea
- 31°C (88°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 40°C (104°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 0 | 13.7 h | 1/5 |
| July | 41°C (106°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 | 13.6 h | 1/5 |
| August | 41°C (106°F) | 30°C (86°F) | 0 | 13 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 41°C (106°F) against a yearly 34°C (93°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 10 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 1/5 and hotel prices 1/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Dubai Summer Surprises shopping festival (usually summer)
Make the most of the weather
Waterfront · Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina and JBR Walk
Walk the marina at dusk, then take a dhow dinner cruise or eat at one of the JBR beachfront 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
From the 52nd floor of The Palm Tower, about 240 metres up, this observation deck reveals the full palm shape of the island, its fronds and Atlantis at the tip.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
Nature · Dubai desert
Desert safari
Choose operators that work inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, and skip dune driving if you are pregnant, have back problems or have very young children.
- Time needed
- 6 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Zabeel Park
Dubai Frame
A 150-metre picture frame clad in gold-coloured steel stands in Zabeel Park, with a glass-floored bridge across the top.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
Garden · Al Barsha South
Dubai Miracle Garden
Visit in the late afternoon in November or December, when it is cooler and the displays are freshest.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Nature
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Dubai?
It is a trade-off: Extreme heat and humidity above 40°C, when sightseeing moves indoors to malls, museums and hotel pools, and summer hotel deals are common. The best months overall are November–March.
+What is the weather like in Dubai in summer?
Highs of up to 41°C (106°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.