Traveling to Dubai is always a good idea with Aan Tourism. This modern city enjoys endless hours of sunshine throughout the year and hardly any threat of rain. But traveling in summer can be unbearable due to the heat and its sandstorms! In this post we analyze when is the best time to travel to Dubai and enjoy it to the fullest.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO DUBAI
Like any destination, there is no best time to travel to Dubai for everyone. Everything will depend, to a large extent, on the type of trip you are looking for. But it is key to understand the characteristics of the climate in Dubai to see when it is better to travel to the city.
Weather in Dubai
Dubai’s climate is desert hot and sunny due to its position near the line of the Tropic of Cancer.
The city is located in the middle of the desert. The rains are very infrequent and the sun is always the main protagonist. In Dubai you will always feel hot, although depending on the dates , the heat can be extreme and it is not advisable to walk down the street at certain temperatures. So despite only having one season. It is an ideal destination to recharge vitamin D at any time of the year!
But although in this case there is not a rainy season and a dry season, two seasons can be distinguished: one hot (winter) and another extremely hot (summer).
Winter (November to April), the best time to travel to Dubai
Winter is the best time to travel to Dubai. It covers the months of November to April and is an ideal period to enjoy its beaches and outdoor activities. Obviously it is very hot, we must remember that we are in the desert, but it has nothing to do with the climate of Dubai in summer.
Obviously, it also has its cons. It’s high season and hotel prices are slightly more expensive, although in Dubai that shouldn’t worry you. Although it has the reputation of being an expensive city, there really are hotels for all budgets.
Summer (May to October)
Summer in Dubai starts around the last week of April and runs through the first week of October. The weather in Dubai during these dates is extremely hot, with very high humidity and very hot winds that cause temperatures to easily rise to 40ºC during the day and the minimum is around 26ºC at night.
Thanks to its proximity to the sea, temperatures are milder in summer when compared to other cities in the Middle East located inland such as Kuwait or Riyadh. But sometimes the thermometer does not indicate everything. Being close to the sea makes Dubai have high humidity levels and walking around the city in these conditions is very unpleasant.
The rains are scarce in summer . Although they really should never worry you, neither in summer nor in winter! However, apart from the high temperatures, the worst enemy for tourists are sandstorms. During these months there is a lot of wind and, being in the middle of the desert, causes the sand to move to the city, limiting visibility.
If you want to avoid crowds and find better prices, summer is the best time to travel to Dubai. But keep in mind that the heat can get really unbearable as can the humidity. Anyway, if there is a destination prepared for you to enjoy without going outside, this is Dubai: with its huge shopping malls and air-conditioned facilities, anyone goes outside!
Avoid traveling during Ramadan
Ramadan is the name of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and marks the month in which the Quran was revealed. It is the most important holiday in Islam and can fall anytime between April and August , depending on the year.
During Ramadan, you will not be able to eat, drink, smoke and chew gum in public during fasting hours. And it’s no joke, as you can be punished with a month in jail or a fine of up to Dh2,000 (US$545) (according to Article 313 of the UAE Penal Code). So as a general rule, you should refrain from eating, drinking, smoking or chewing outside your room or inside permitted restaurants.
Although Dubai is a modern city, many cafes or restaurants close until sunset. Although it is true that more and more restaurants are open, yes, with dark sheets covering the windows.
If you want to live the most traditional experience, Ramadan is not the best time to travel to Dubai. Although today, in most shopping centers and large hotels you will find restaurants open to avoid fasting.
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