January
Best time to goCool and pleasant; ideal for Marina evenings and desert safaris
Excellent weather, but book hotels and cruise cabins early
February
Best time to goCool and comfortable; good for outdoor sightseeing and Palm Jumeirah beach
Strong month for couples; expect peak rates
March
Best time to goWarm days, pleasant evenings; suitable for Marina and Palm
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
A balanced month before the summer heat builds
April
Good time to goWarming up; outdoor time is best in the morning and evening
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
Plan indoor breaks in the afternoon at Dubai Mall or the cruise ship
May
Shoulder seasonHot; limit midday outdoor activity on the Marina promenade
Better for indoor attractions and cruise cabin time
June
Shoulder seasonVery hot and humid; outdoor sightseeing is uncomfortable
Choose a hotel with easy indoor access and plan short outdoor blocks after sunset
July
Shoulder seasonVery hot; Dubai Mall and indoor venues are more comfortable than the Marina walk
Lowest rates, but the Marina walk is best limited to after sunset
August
Shoulder seasonVery hot and humid; desert evenings remain warm
Suited to indoor-focused couples, not long outdoor days
September
Shoulder seasonStill hot, with gradual easing late in the month
Watch for late-month improvement before booking outdoor plans
October
Good time to goWarm to pleasant; outdoor evenings become comfortable again
Crowdsmoderate
Pricesmoderate
A good shoulder month for the Marina and cruise route
November
Best time to goPleasant and dry; excellent for Marina, Palm and desert evenings
One of the best months for this couples itinerary
December
Best time to goCool and pleasant, with festive events and peak demand
Great weather, but the most expensive and busiest period of the year
- BestJan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
- GoodApr, Oct
- FairMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep