Art Dubai and gallery season
Spring (often March or April)
Galleries in Alserkal Avenue and the Madinat Jumeirah fair. Smart-creative outfits work: a linen co-ord or wide trousers with a crisp shirt.
Highs34°C (93°F)
Lows22°C (72°F)
Rainy days~2
Daylight12.5 h
CrowdsModerate
April averages for Dubai International Airport. Source
April heats up to 33°C — still fine for beaches and mornings outdoors. Loose, breathable clothes that cover shoulders and knees, plus a cardigan for the AC.
☀️ By day
Loose linen, a hat and sunglasses. Midday is getting hot.
🌙 Evening
Light summer clothes, with a thin layer for malls.
What's on in April
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Last weeks of the outdoor season
April to early May
Global Village and the beach terraces close or quieten as the heat arrives. Make the most of evenings outdoors in breathable fabrics.
April packing essentials
Your April outfit list
- Loose linen maxi dressCotton kurta with palazzoShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable wide-leg trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Light long-sleeve sun shirtShop Amazon ↗
- Cardigan for ACShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- Scarf (mosques + sun)Shop Amazon ↗
- Linen shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Lightweight trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry teesShop Amazon ↗
- Knee-length shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable sneakersShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- In malls, souks and public places, keep shoulders and knees covered; avoid sheer, very short or low-cut clothes.
- Mosques (e.g. Sheikh Zayed in Abu Dhabi, Jumeirah Mosque): long sleeves, ankle-length trousers or skirt, and a headscarf for women. Abayas are sometimes provided.
- Swimwear is fine at hotel pools and beaches only — cover up when leaving the beach.