Dubai in March

Warm; Ramadan in 2026 until mid-month.

• DubaiHighs around 28 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 82 °F, lows around 64 °F, rain on about 3 days
• Gulf coast, United Arab Emirates · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townbest weather

  November to March runs 20–30 °C; June to September sits at 40–46 °C with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.November to March runs 68–86 °F; June to September sits at 104–115 °F with humidity that makes nights sticky; shamal winds bring dust in spring and early summer.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Ramadan 2026 check

  About 18 Feb–19 Mar 2026; about 8 Feb 2027 (check) · Whole city

  Daytime eating is discouraged in public; late openings; busy Iftar evenings.

• Eid al-Fitr check

  About 20 March 2026 (check) · Whole city

  Three-day holiday; crowded malls and hotels.

• Dubai World Cup check

  Late March (check) · Meydan

  Horse-racing crowds; hotels book out.

• Art Dubai check

  Spring (check) · Madinat Jumeirah

  Gallery weekend.

• Ramadan (2026: about 18 Feb to 19 Mar)

  Feb–Mar

  Daytime eating in public is discouraged; restaurants open late; evenings are busy after Iftar.

Crowds · United Arab Emirates overall

High

Prices · United Arab Emirates overall

High

United Arab Emirates overall: Warming to 30 °C; Ramadan ends and Eid al-Fitr falls about 20 Mar 2026 (check) with hotel peaks.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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