Living in Dubai: Weather & Climate
What it's actually like to live in Dubai - the weather through the year, healthcare, and the practical essentials.
When to go
Dubai has two seasons, and they are very different. From November to March the days are warm and the evenings cool enough for the beach, the parks and eating outside, and the little rain the city gets falls around these months. From June to September the heat is intense and the coast is humid, so days move indoors to malls, museums and theme parks. October, April and May sit in between, hot by day with milder evenings.
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), averages for 2016 to 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Modelled for where our homes are, not a weather station.
Nov to Mar
Best months to visit.
Apr to Oct
Shoulder months.
Weather & Climate in Dubai
Hot desert climate with mild, sunny winters and hot, humid summers.
Cityland Mall · Citylandgroup / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)October and April-May are transition months.
Rainfall is rare and concentrated in winter.
Umm Suqeim Beach · Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)Healthcare in Dubai
| Hospital | Type |
|---|---|
| American Hospital Dubai | Multi-Specialty · Comprehensive |
| Mediclinic City Hospital | Multi-Specialty · Healthcare City |
| NMC Royal Hospital DIP | Multi-Specialty · General + Emergency |
| Saudi German Hospital | Multi-Specialty · Comprehensive |
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Frequently asked questions about Dubai
By air into Dubai International Airport (DXB). By road, Sheikh Zayed Road (E11).
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