When to go · United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates in November
Great month. Season opens: 28–30 °C, beaches perfect; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix late in the month (check) lifts prices.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- High
- United Arab Emirates
- Prices
- High
- United Arab Emirates
Verdict
Season opens: 28–30 °C, beaches perfect; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix late in the month (check) lifts prices.
Weather in November
- Gulf coast · 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.
- Hajar mountains · Hatta, Jebel Jais, Wadi Shawkabest weather
Jebel Jais summit is 8–10 °C cooler than the coast and can drop near freezing on winter nights; wadis flood after rare storms.
- Inland desert · Al Ain, Liwa, Al Wathba, Sweihanfine
Drier heat, often above 48 °C in July and August; Sweihan has recorded above 50 °C. Winter nights in the dunes are cold.
- East coast · Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Dibbabest weather
Gulf of Oman side: slightly cooler sea breezes, but July–August humidity is extreme; calm water for snorkelling Oct–May.
Festivals and holidays
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.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Late Nov / early Dec (check)
Abu Dhabi hotel prices triple on race weekend; Yas Island crowded.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United Arab Emirates
- High
- Prices · United Arab Emirates
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in November
Rated best or good this month
Gulf coast
Best weather of the year (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah town)
Hajar mountains
Best weather of the year (Hatta, Jebel Jais, Wadi Shawka)
East coast
Best weather of the year (Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Dibba)
Best month for walking outdoors.
Best months: Nov–Mar
Best months: Nov–Mar
Best months: Nov–Mar
Best months: Nov–Mar