United Arab Emirates
Dubai in December
☀️ Dry seasonPleasant and mostly dry. Watch for hazy air.
🎒 Pack: N95 mask for hazy days · sunglasses & hat
Why December scores 8.5What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort9.9
- ✓Comfortable temperatures (26°C highs / 16°C lows)
- ✓Slightly humid (dew point 14.8°C)
- ✓Mostly dry (~16 mm rain)
- Air quality5.1
- !Unhealthy for sensitive groups (PM2.5 ~39 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards10.0
- ·No notable seasonal hazards
- Safety baseline5.0
- ·High caution
| Dec | Jan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.5 Excellent | 8.8 Excellent |
| Season | ☀️ Dry season | ☀️ Dry season |
| High / low | 26° / 16° | 24° / 14° |
| Rain | 16 mm | 19 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 15° | dew pt 13° |
| PM2.5 | 39 µg/m³ | 27 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast). Temperatures: Dubai weather-station normals. Rainfall: Dubai weather-station normals (national met service).
Holidays & crowdsDecember 2026
No long holidaysNo long public-holiday weekends this month. School holidays aren't counted, so check those if you want to avoid family crowds.
Other public holidays: National Day (2 Dec) · National Day (3 Dec)
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore DubaiEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyA city in the United Arab Emirates known for skyscrapers, luxury shopping, desert excursions and the historic creekside souks.
New Year's Eve fireworksEvery year31 December every year
A major fireworks show from the tower.
Why go: Downtown roads close early; arrive hours in advance.
Where: Burj Khalifa and Downtown
UAE National DayEvery year2 December every year
Celebrations with fireworks and events.
Why go: Expect holiday crowds.
Where: Citywide
Dubai Shopping FestivalDate variesUsually mid-December to January
Sales, events and fireworks.
Why go: Good time for discounts.
Where: Malls and markets across the city
Coming up later
RamadanDate variesIslamic calendar — moves about 11 days earlier each year
The month of fasting, with iftar meals and late evenings.
Why go: Avoid eating or drinking in public during daylight.
Where: Citywide
Dubai World CupDate variesUsually late March or early April
One of the richest horse races in the world.
Why go: A dress-up social event.
Where: Meydan Racecourse
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building, with observation decks.
💡 Sunset slots are the most popular; book ahead.
Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain
A huge mall next to a choreographed fountain show.
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Restored old houses with wind towers along Dubai Creek.
Dubai Creek and abra rides
Cross the creek by traditional wooden water taxi.
Gold and Spice Souks
Traditional markets in Deira.
Desert safarigreat in Dec
Tours into the dunes, often with dune driving and dinner.
💡 Most comfortable in the cooler months.
Shawarma
Spit-roasted meat in flatbread, a popular street food.
Luqaimat
Fried dough balls with date syrup.
Machboos
Spiced rice with meat or fish.
Camel milk products
Camel milk drinks, ice cream and chocolate.
Dates
Fresh and dried dates.
Dates
Boxed dates, plain or stuffed.
💡 Supermarkets and date shops
Gold jewellery
Jewellery sold by weight.
💡 Gold Souk in Deira
Oud and perfume
Arabian perfume oils and incense.
💡 Perfume shops and souks
Spices
Saffron and spice blends.
💡 Spice Souk