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Best places to visit in Middle East in November
Where to go in Middle East in November: destinations at their best that month.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Top picks for November: Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai. Abu Dhabi averages 31°C (88°F); Doha averages 30°C (86°F); Dubai averages 30°C (86°F). All 7 destinations below list November among their best months or have reliably pleasant weather then.
Key facts
- Destinations
- 7
- Warmest
- Abu Dhabi (31°C (88°F))
- Driest
- Abu Dhabi (1 rainy days)
Middle East
United Arab Emirates · 31°C (88°F) · 1 rainy days
Abu Dhabi
A white-marble mosque, island museums and Yas Island's theme parks. One of the best months: warm, dry and sunny, with the sea still warm. Prices jump around Grand Prix weekend.
Qatar · 30°C (86°F) · 1 rainy days
Doha
Landmark museums, a restored souq and a waterfront skyline on the Gulf. Warm, dry and sunny with a warm sea; one of the best months, with the cultural season under way.
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United Arab Emirates · 30°C (86°F) · 1 rainy days
Dubai
Record-breaking towers, winter beaches, desert dunes and creekside souks. Warm, sunny and comfortable — one of the best months, with outdoor events across the city.
Jordan · 20°C (68°F) · 5 rainy days
Amman
Roman ruins, hillside cafés and the gateway to Petra and the Dead Sea. Mild and sunny with the first rains; good for touring before winter.
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Israel · 19°C (66°F) · 5 rainy days
Jerusalem
A walled Old City sacred to three faiths, with markets and museums beyond. Mild with the first winter rains; a good-value month with comfortable walking weather.
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Israel · 24°C (75°F) · 6 rainy days
Tel Aviv
Mediterranean beaches, Bauhaus boulevards and the old port of Jaffa. Pleasant, sunny weather with occasional showers; a good-value month for a city and beach mix.
Oman · 30°C (86°F) · 1 rainy days
Muscat
A low-rise capital of forts, souqs and beaches between mountains and sea. Warm and pleasant; one of the best months for combining the city with wadis and desert.
Beach, city or budget: November picks by trip type
What's on in November
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Art — gallery fair at Manarat Al Saadiyat (usually November)
- Doha: Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit (in recent years late November or early December)
- Dubai: Dubai Fitness Challenge and Dubai Run on Sheikh Zayed Road (usually November)
- Muscat: National Day celebrations and illuminations (November)
Daylight in November
Day length on these trips ranges from about 10.5 hours in Tel Aviv to 11 hours in Muscat (sunrise to sunset on 15 November). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.
November weather compared
Questions travellers ask
+Where is good to travel in November?
Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Amman, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are all at or near their best in November.