What to Wear in Dubai in August (42°C)

Highs42°C (108°F)

Lows32°C (90°F)

Rainy days<1

Daylight13 h

CrowdsQuiet

August averages for Dubai International Airport. Source

August is equally hot and humid. Great hotel prices if you plan an indoor-and-pool holiday. Pack light, covering clothes and keep hydrated.

☀️ By day

Loose, light-coloured clothes, a wide hat and polarised sunglasses.

🌙 Evening

Breathable smart-casual for indoor dining.

What's on in August

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

August

The hottest and most humid weeks, when sunglasses fog up as you leave air-con. Moisture-wicking fabrics and an anti-chafe balm help a lot.

Open all year, busiest in summer

Aquaventure and Wild Wadi. Rash guards and full-coverage swimwear are welcome, and water shoes help on the hot ground.

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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.