United Arab Emirates in September

Still 40 °C but falling late in the month; good hotel prices.

• Gulf coast · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah townhot

  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 Shawkahot

  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, Sweihanhot

  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, Dibbahot

  Gulf of Oman side: slightly cooler sea breezes, but July–August humidity is extreme; calm water for snorkelling Oct–May.

Crowds · United Arab Emirates

Low

Prices · United Arab Emirates

Low

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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• Dubai

  Still 40 degrees plus by day.