Everything you could learn about visiting Dubai in December
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December might be our favorite month for encouraging guests to return to Dubai and the UAE. There is a lot to get pleasure from, from the right climate to National Day and Christmas festivities round city – although additionally it is one of the vital costly instances to go to.
Dubai Weather in December
If it’s the scorching summer season warmth that has ever put you off visiting Dubai, then get set for the splendidly delicate days of December.
Average daytime highs of round 26°C/78.8°F and seawater temperatures of 25.6°C/78°F are skilled in Dubai in December; it might probably even be just a little too nippy for ocean swimming – be certain your resort or resort has a temperature-controlled pool!
You can learn our full information to Dubai Weather in December right here, in addition to our instructed concepts of what to pack for Dubai in December.
Dubai Special Events December 2022
- Commemoration Day – 1 December (Public Holiday) – in honour of these troopers who served their nation and misplaced their lives for the UAE. Previously referred to as Martyrs Day, this present day of nationwide significance and reflection has been moved to coincide with the National Day holidays.
- National Day – 2/3 December (Public Holiday) – marking the event of the nation’s federation in 1971. You will discover 51st Anniversary “Spirit of the Union” occasions throughout the town.
- The Emirates Dubai Rugby 7’s – again larger and higher than ever, one of many metropolis’s greatest sporting occasions will happen from 1 to three December 2022 on the Sevens Stadium on the outskirt of the town. Learn extra right here.
- Christmas Festivities – a fantastic lineup of occasions remains to be anticipated throughout the town, from markets to opera sneakers, youngsters singalong occasions and, in fact, Christmas Day brunches and takeaway meals. NB Christmas Day is NOT a public vacation within the UAE. You can discover our full itemizing of Christmas occasions in Dubai right here.
- New Year’s Eve – 31 December at all times sees spectacular fireworks present that gentle up most of the metropolis’s well-known buildings. Crowds could be manic, and resort prices in prime places are sky-high, so e book effectively prematurely to get pleasure from this one! Find the lineup of New Year’s Eve occasions right here.
Suggested Dubai actions in December this December
Given the delicate sunny days, it’s an ideal time of 12 months to do a few of Dubai’s extra bodily out of doors actions. Our prime picks for this December are:
- Take on the Ras al Khaimah zipline course – Jebel Jais Flight! Not solely the longest zipline on the earth, the place speeds can attain as much as 160kms an hour but in addition Jebel Jais Tour – seven totally different zipline programs that meet on a suspended platform within the Hajar Mountains.
Top tip: If you don’t fancy the self-drive as much as Ras al Khaimah, take a look at this tour which might choose you up out of your Dubai resort. It consists of transfers to Jebel Jais and the zipline expertise.
- This is the right time of 12 months to expertise Dubai Garden Glow, Dinosaur Park, and the Ice Park in Zabeel Park. An night wonderland, the festive season makes it all of the extra magical.
- Take a tour of the UAE’s east coast. Cross the spectacular Hajar Mountains and expertise the calm, heat waters of the Gulf of Oman. There are snorkelling alternatives, in addition to boat excursions that may take you in amongst the spectacular khors of Musandam, Oman, without having to cross the land border. Check out this east coast Fujairah day journey, or you may rent your individual automobile and set your individual tempo.
Top tip: Stay close by on the JA Hatta Fort Hotel to make a full weekend of it, or get pleasure from luxurious glamping underneath the celebrities at Hatta Sedr Trailers Resort.
- FIFA World Cup – though the principle occasion is going down over the borders in Qatar, make no mistake Dubai would be the hub of exercise across the 2022 World Cup. Taking place from 20 November to 18 December 2022, take a look at this big selection of Dubai venues screening the World Cup. Shuttle flight providers will run from Dubai to Doha a number of instances per day if you wish to simply fly out and in for matches and base your self in Dubai.
Dubai with the children in December
This is a superb time of 12 months to go to Dubai with your loved ones, although, as we’ve talked about, additionally it is one of the vital costly instances to go to, and lodging does e book up in in style places.
We counsel households take a look at reserving serviced residences or Airbnb – we’ve chosen our favorite Dubai household residence choices right here – or go all out when you’re in a giant group and e book a household villa with a pool!
There are actions aplenty for households to get pleasure from, some options for December:
- Attend a Christmas present on the QE2 Theatre – this hotel-come-entertainment venue completely docked at Port Rashid is an excellent household expertise with winter reveals a spotlight. This 12 months there are a number of function reveals, together with Magic Phil’s Starlight Safari and The Snow Queen from 16 to 26 December 2022. See the complete Theatre by QE2 line up right here.
- Swing your approach by means of Mushrif Park – just a little hidden gem on the outskirts of the town is Aventura Parks – excessive ropes and zip strains by means of the virtually forest-like Mushrif Park. Ideal in winter when the waterparks are getting just a little cool, however your youngsters nonetheless need an lively journey – apart from the occasional Emirates flight touchdown over your heads, you gained’t imagine you’re within the metropolis! Check out session instances and pricing right here.
- Thrilling curler coasters at Motiongate – residence to probably the most thrilling rollercoasters within the Middle East, Motiongate, a part of the Dubai Parks & Resorts advanced on the town’s western facet, is a household favorite of ours. Rides cross all ages and pursuits, from the large indoor Dreamworks to Lionsgate and thrilling Hunger Games rides. Stay at Lapita Resort or Rove on the Park and get your theme park tickets included or take a look at the One Day Pass right here.
You can discover our full household information to Dubai with over 80 options on household actions in Dubai right here.
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