Dubai November — Dubai Marina cruise ship and towers at night with waterway lights

Dubai · United Arab Emirates

November

Dubai at its peak energy — perfect temperatures, full events calendar, the whole city running at capacity.

Best match

#4 of 12 months

There are better months for Dubai — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

29°C

Low

19°C

Rain

5mm

Sun

10.2hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How November scores in Dubai

Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Outstanding

What you gain in November

  • Arguably the best weather of the year: 29°C days, 19°C evenings — the outdoor restaurant terraces, desert safaris, and beach culture are all at their annual best simultaneously
  • Dubai Airshow (odd years, mid-November) is a major international event that brings a spectacular atmosphere to the city
  • The full social scene is active: beach clubs, marina bars, rooftop dinners, and outdoor markets are all running and excellent

What you sacrifice

  • Prices are firmly in the moderate-to-expensive range and climbing toward December peak; book hotels and restaurants in advance
  • Popular venues fill quickly — the Dubai that was quiet in summer is now running at capacity with the expat community plus tourism
  • The Dubai Airshow (when it occurs) creates a spike in accommodation demand in its specific week

How November compares to January (best month)

FactorNovemberJanuary
Weather
9
9
Value
5
5
Crowds
5
5

November in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubai, not across destinations. Methodology →