Dubai Seasonal Guide
Month-by-month guide to Dubai's weather, events, and best activities
Tourist Seasons
Peak Season
Months: November - March
Weather: 14-28°C, Perfect
Best weather, highest prices, most crowded
Shoulder Season
Months: April & October
Weather: 21-36°C, Comfortable
Good weather, moderate prices, fewer crowds
Low Season
Months: May - September
Weather: 29-42°C, Very Hot
Extreme heat, lowest prices, very quiet
Month-by-Month Guide
Highlights
- •Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) - Huge discounts across malls
- •Perfect beach weather
- •Dubai Marathon
- •Outdoor activities ideal
Recommended
Metro Tip: Metro can be crowded during DSF. Travel early morning to malls.
Highlights
- •Dubai Food Festival
- •Valentine's Day celebrations
- •Perfect for walking tours
- •Last month of peak tourist season
Recommended
Metro Tip: Book accommodation early - high tourism season
Highlights
- •Art Dubai
- •Dubai World Cup (Horse Racing)
- •Still comfortable for outdoor activities
- •Spring break crowds
Recommended
Metro Tip: Expect crowds at major attractions during spring break
Highlights
- •Ramadan (dates vary)
- •Last comfortable month before summer heat
- •Good hotel deals begin
- •Fewer tourists
Recommended
Avoid
Metro Tip: During Ramadan: restaurants closed until sunset, reduced working hours
Highlights
- •Summer sales begin
- •Indoor attractions best
- •Lower hotel prices
- •Dubai Summer Surprises starts
Recommended
Avoid
Metro Tip: Metro is heavily air-conditioned - bring light jacket
Highlights
- •Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS)
- •Major shopping discounts
- •Kids entertainment programs
- •Best hotel deals of the year
Recommended
Avoid
Metro Tip: Use metro for all transport - outdoor walking is challenging
Highlights
- •Dubai Summer Surprises continues
- •Indoor activities essential
- •Lowest prices on hotels
- •Family entertainment focus
Recommended
Avoid
Metro Tip: Metro stations connected to malls - use for cool shopping routes
Highlights
- •High humidity levels
- •Indoor attractions at their best
- •Last month of major discounts
- •Back to school sales
Recommended
Avoid
Metro Tip: Stay in metro-connected hotels to minimize outdoor exposure
Highlights
- •Weather starts improving slightly
- •Good transition month
- •Hotels still reasonably priced
- •Fewer crowds
Recommended
Avoid
Metro Tip: Early morning and evening metro rides becoming more pleasant
Highlights
- •GITEX Technology Week
- •Weather improving significantly
- •Outdoor activities possible again
- •Tourist season begins
Recommended
Metro Tip: Peak tourist season starts - book tickets in advance
Highlights
- •Dubai International Film Festival
- •Best weather begins
- •Peak tourist season
- •Outdoor events everywhere
Recommended
Metro Tip: High tourist traffic - consider Nol+ passes for savings
Highlights
- •UAE National Day (Dec 2)
- •New Year's Eve celebrations
- •Dubai Shopping Festival begins (late Dec)
- •Peak tourist season
- •Perfect beach weather
Recommended
Metro Tip: Book metro-connected hotels early - prices spike during holidays
Best Times For...
Shopping
January & July: Dubai Shopping Festival & Summer Surprises
Beach & Outdoor
Nov-March: Perfect beach weather
Events & Festivals
Oct-April: Peak event season
Budget Travel
May-Sept: Lowest hotel prices
Fewer Crowds
May-Sept: Quietest period
First-Time Visitors
Nov-March: Best overall experience