The UAE concentrates Dubai's Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building) and Dubai Mall's aquarium, Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre franchise, and the Hajar Mountain wadis of Hatta and Fujairah.
Highlights
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Hatta
Desert Resorts
When to Visit
Nov-Mar
Cool dry season with Dubai at 25°C, Dubai Shopping Festival mid-December through January, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix late November, and dune-bashing season at peak.
Apr-May
Heating up with Dubai hitting 38°C by May, but the Hajar Mountains at 1,500m altitude stay cooler, and the Dubai World Cup horse race late March at Meydan.
Jun-Sep
Hits 45°C with Gulf humidity making outdoor walking impossible, but Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall provide air-conditioned escape, and Ski Dubai inside.
Oct
Heat easing, Dubai Fitness Challenge launches the late-October season, and the dune-tour operators reopen for winter desert excursions.
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