Abu Dhabi: Best Time to Visit, Nov–Mar | Trailwind

City guideUnited Arab EmiratesBest time to visit Abu Dhabi: Nov–Mar. Grand mosque, islands, and Gulf calm. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Nov–Mar

Country: 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Region: Abu Dhabi

Population: 1.5M metro

Currency: AED

Language: Arabic

Timezone: UTC+04:00

Nearest airport: Zayed International (AUH)

The lay of the landAbu Dhabi is Dubai's calmer, statelier neighbor: the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi under its floating dome, and clean Gulf beaches and island resorts. The Liwa desert and its towering dunes lie a couple of hours inland.When to goThe sweet spot is Nov–Mar. Plan around it and you will catch Abu Dhabi close to its best.Getting thereFly into Zayed International (AUH). From there Abu Dhabi is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Dress modestly for the Grand Mosque and go at sunset.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi rewards a slow, cool afternoon.

Drive to the Liwa dunes for the desert on a grand scale.

What to see

St. Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi, Saint Joseph's Cathedral is the seat of the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia and is one of five Catholic churches in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi alongside Saint Paul's in Musaffah, Saint Mary's in Al Ain, Saint Francis’ in the Abrahamic Family House complex on Saadiyat Island, and Saint John the Baptist in Ruwais. The first church was built in 1962 in the present Corniche, on a plot of land donated by Sheikh Shakhbut, then-ruler of Abu Dhabi.

The Landmark, Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai. The city is situated on a T-shaped island, extending into the Persian Gulf from the central-western coast of the UAE.

ADNOC Headquarters, ADNOC Headquarters is a skyscraper office complex located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and is the corporate headquarters of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

Etihad Towers, Etihad Towers is a complex of buildings with five towers in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.

Capital Gate, Capital Gate, also known as the Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi, is a skyscraper in Abu Dhabi that is over 160 meters (520 ft) tall, 35 stories high, with over 16,000 square meters (170,000 sq ft) of usable office space. Capital Gate is one of the tallest buildings in the city and was designed to incline 18° west, more than three times the lean of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The building is owned and was developed by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company. The tower is the focal point of Capital Centre.

Zayed Sports City Stadium, Zayed Sports City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Louvre Abu Dhabi, The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art museum located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It runs under an agreement between the UAE and France, signed in March 2007, that allows it to use the Louvre's name until 2047, and has been described by the Louvre as "France's largest cultural project abroad." It is approximately 24,000 square metres (260,000 ft2) in size, with 8,000 square metres (86,000 ft2) of galleries, making it the largest art museum in the Arabian Peninsula.

Pairs well with

Sky Tower, 3 mi away

The Landmark, 3 mi away

ADNOC Headquarters, 3 mi away

Capital Gate, 4 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi?The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is Nov–Mar, in United Arab Emirates.Where is Abu Dhabi?Abu Dhabi is in United Arab Emirates. The nearest major airport is Zayed International (AUH).What is Abu Dhabi known for?Grand mosque, islands, and Gulf calm.Abu Dhabi month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: January · February · March · November · DecemberJanuary in Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi in January. One of the best months to visit Abu Dhabi. Typical daytime highs around 24°C.February in Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi in February. One of the best months to visit Abu Dhabi. Typical daytime highs around 25°C.March in Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi in March. One of the best months to visit Abu Dhabi. Typical daytime highs around 29°C.November in Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi in November. One of the best months to visit Abu Dhabi. Typical daytime highs around 31°C.December in Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi in December. One of the best months to visit Abu Dhabi. Typical daytime highs around 26°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Abu Dhabi:

St. Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi

Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium

ADNOC Headquarters

Zayed Sports City Stadium

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Island

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Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel

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