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City guide · United Arab Emirates

Dubai

A desert boomtown of record-breaking towers and engineered spectacle.

See the year in Dubai ↓

Skyscrapers · Luxury & shopping · Desert safaris · Beaches

When to visit.

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WarmestJul · 109°F (43°C)
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunshine measures daylight only. Open-Meteo

What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeRose TowerExplore →
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Rose Tower

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Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, also known as the Rose Tower, is a 72-storey, 333 m (1,093 ft) hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

02What to seeDubai MallExplore →
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Dubai Mall

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Dubai Mall is the second largest shopping mall in Dubai.

03What to seeAddress DowntownExplore →
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Address Downtown

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The Address Downtown, formerly The Address Downtown Dubai, is a 63-story, 302.2 m (991 ft) supertall hotel and residential skyscraper in the Downtown Dubai Area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

04What to seeJumeirah Emirates Towers HotelExplore →
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Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel

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Jumeirah Emirates Hotel Tower, also known as Emirates Tower Two, is a 67-floor hotel in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

05What to seeEmirates Office TowerExplore →
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Emirates Office Tower

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The Emirates Office Tower, is a 54-floor office building along Sheikh Zayed Road in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, connected with the 54-floor Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel by a retail boulevard.

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Dubai: Burj Khalifa (worlds tallest building) and the Dubai skyline
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Dubai

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Dubai: The skyscrapers of Dubai Marina
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Dubai

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Burj Khalifa (worlds tallest building) and the Dubai skyline

The skyscrapers of Dubai Marina

Month by month

Dubai, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

January in Dubai

Dubai in January. One of the best months to visit Dubai. Typical daytime highs around 75°F (24°C).

February in Dubai

Dubai in February. One of the best months to visit Dubai. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).

March in Dubai

Dubai in March. One of the best months to visit Dubai. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).

November in Dubai

Dubai in November. One of the best months to visit Dubai. Typical daytime highs around 88°F (31°C).

December in Dubai

Dubai in December. One of the best months to visit Dubai. Typical daytime highs around 81°F (27°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Dubai International (DXB).

Know before you go

  • Dress modestly in malls and public areas.
  • The Metro is cheap and spotless.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

The best time to visit Dubai is Nov–Mar, in United Arab Emirates.

Where is Dubai?

Dubai is in United Arab Emirates. The nearest major airport is Dubai International (DXB).

What is Dubai known for?

A desert boomtown of record-breaking towers and engineered spectacle.

More places to explore

Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.

Beyond the city

Keep exploring.

Dubai: Skyline of Dubai
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Dubai

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