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Dubai
Record-breaking towers, giant malls and Gulf beaches, with the old creek souks and the desert close by.
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What Dubai is like
Dubai is a city of record-breaking towers, giant malls and long beaches on the Arabian Gulf, with the older trading quarter around Dubai Creek and the desert just beyond the city.
Don't miss
- 01Burj KhalifaThe world's tallest building, with viewing decks high above the city.
- 02Dubai Creek and the souksCross by wooden abra boat to the gold and spice markets.
- 03Desert safariDune drives and dinner in the desert.
- 04Jumeirah BeachLong sandy beaches with views of the Burj Al Arab.
Where to stay
- DowntownNear the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.
- Dubai Marina or JBRBy the beach.
Worth knowing
The Burj Khalifa is 828 metres tall and has been the world's tallest building since it opened in 2010.
Hatta: mountains and a turquoise dam
Photo: Chuck202 · CC BY-SA 4.0
A mountain town near the Oman border, with kayaking on the dam, hiking trails and an old heritage village.
Direct flights to Dubai from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Emirates | All year | 3,482 mi | Fares → |
| Edinburgh | Emirates | All year | 3,590 mi | Fares → |
| Gatwick | Emirates | All year | 3,401 mi | Fares → |
| Glasgow | Emirates | All year | 3,630 mi | Fares → |
| Heathrow | British Airways · Emirates | All year | 3,417 mi | Fares → |
| Manchester | Emirates | All year | 3,515 mi | Fares → |
| Newcastle | Emirates | All year | 3,513 mi | Fares → |
| Stansted | Emirates | All year | 3,393 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Dubai by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 14° | 6 |
| February | 25° | 16° | 5 |
| March | 30° | 18° | 6 |
| April | 34° | 22° | 3 |
| May | 38° | 25° | 0 |
| June | 40° | 27° | 0 |
| July | 42° | 30° | 0 |
| August | 42° | 30° | 0 |
| September | 40° | 28° | 0 |
| October | 36° | 24° | 0 |
| November | 31° | 20° | 1 |
| December | 26° | 16° | 4 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Climate of Dubai). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You get a free visa on arrival, for up to 90 days in any 180.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive.
- There's a risk of attacks linked to tensions in the region: check the Foreign Office's latest advice before you travel.
From the Foreign Office's United Arab Emirates travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.