Did you know that Dubai had around 16 million tourists only in 2018? The number of tourists this year is still not published, but we assume the number of tourists is even bigger.
Dubai is the biggest city in the United Arab Emirates. Besides that, it is the capital of the so-called Emirate of Dubai. Many people that haven’t visited Dubai know this city as the place with huge buildings. Well, that is not far away from the truth. In Dubai, you can find Burj Khalifa, the highest building in the world. It is around 829.8 meters tall.
Besides huge buildings, people know that summers in this place are extremely warm. That is the reason why you can often hear people asking “What is the best time to visit Dubai?”
Well, we are here to answer that question and give you some additional pieces of information about this urban place.
What is the Best Time to Visit Dubai?
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This question probably sounds easy. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give only one answer. The answer depends on the goal that you have. Because of that, we will divide this section into 4 different categories.
Best Time for Saving Money
It is not a secret that this urban place is expensive. That is probably the reason why many people do not have the opportunity to visit it. Even those that are able to afford a trip to Dubai are looking for ways to save their money.
In some parts of the year, you can get cheaper hotel rates. These rates you can get if you tend to travel between Jun and September. During the summer, the temperatures are quite high and there is not enough room for enjoying outside. Because of that, many tourists do not pick this part of the year to come.
Still, these have a negative impact on Dubai tourism. By offering reduced rates and even free meals (sometimes), they try to attract people.
The most expensive hotel rates you will find during the winter. There is no need to attract tourists between December and February because there are a lot of ways to have fun. For example, you can book a tours and drive on sand dunes in 4×4 vehicles. Many tourists pick this sort of entertainment.Many tourists pick this sort of entertainment.
Best Time to Visit Burj Khalifa
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It is simply not possible not to visit Burj Khalifa when you visit Dubai. It is the most attractive destination in this place. This building gives you the opportunity to be on the highest spot on the planet earth. Still, if you want to see the full beauty of this destination, you should pick the right time for that.
For example, most tourists come during the summer to visit Burj Khalifa. The lines are usually quite long before the sunset. In that period, the view from the “top” is the most beautiful. Of course, if you have a good camera, visiting this place a night won’t be a problem as well.
Anyway, we suggest you visit this place during the summer. The lines are not that long. If you are not able to come during the summer, you can always get a ticket online a month in advance. Still, even then, you will have to prepare yourself for waiting. So, if you want to avoid crowd, come at least an hour or hour and a half before sunset.
Best Time for Visiting Beaches
Logically, many people come here to swim and enjoy the beaches. Dubai has many huge beaches that are full of entertainment. Yet, you won’t be able to see the true beauty of Dubai’s see during the entire year. For example, during the summer, the temperatures are too high and you won’t be able to enjoy the beaches. Opposite of that, the sea is chilly and you won’t enjoy swimming.
So, when to go?
The best time to enjoy the beaches is between April and May. The temperature of the sea is between 25 and 28 degrees. The temperature during the day is also acceptable. It ranges between 27 and 37 degrees.
Best Time for Purchasing Products
If you are a huge fan of shopping, then Dubai is going to be some sort of paradise for you. It has a huge number of stores when you can purchase various products. For example, there is a Dubai Shopping Festival in January when many products are discounted for 75%. This includes items such as jewelry, electronics, wardrobe, etc. If you choose to purchase at Outlet Malls, there are additional markdowns during this period of the year for the already discounted items.
Still, this is not the only moment when that will bring you a great shopping experience. You can also find discounts during the Dubai Summer Surprises. This event is held during the summer and it lasts for 45 days. The first day of the event usually is in the middle of July.
Besides those two months, you won’t be able to save money. The items from all categories are expensive. However, we need to mention that all those items have high-quality characteristics.
Best Time for Sightseeing
Well, it is not a secret that sightseeing is one of the main entertainments in this place. Still, for good sightseeing, you will have to find an ideal combination of pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Something like that you can find in mid-November and early December. However, that’s not it. You can also come during the first half of March.
As we said, the summer months are quite warm in Dubai. You won’t be able to spend a lot of time in that period. Still, enjoying nice weather in Dubai is also possible between December and February. Still, this is the peak of high season which means there will be lines in almost every part of the city. This especially counts during the January when Dubai Shopping Festival starts. At the beginning of the year, the streets of Dubai are full of tourists.
So, what is your reason? Why would you want to visit Dubai? We would like to hear from you!
References:
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