Dubai in October

Heat easing; evenings usable.

• DubaiHighs around 36 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 97 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 0 days
• Gulf coast, United Arab Emirates · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townfine

  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.

• GITEX and business events check

  October (check) · World Trade Centre

  Hotels full, prices up.

• Global Village season check

  About Oct–Apr (check) · Dubailand

  Evening crowds; entry fee.

• Cooler season begins check

  From about late October · City

  Outdoor life returns; prices rise.

Crowds · United Arab Emirates overall

Medium

Prices · United Arab Emirates overall

Medium

United Arab Emirates overall: Heat eases to the mid-30s; outdoor season begins late in the month.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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