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What to wear in Dubai in December

By PackTheLook · Updated 28 October 2026

Highs27°C (81°F)
Lows17°C (63°F)
Rainy days~3
Daylight10.5 h
CrowdsPeak season

December averages for Dubai International Airport. Source

December is peak season: 26°C days, cool nights, UAE National Day (2 Dec), the Shopping Festival and huge New Year's Eve fireworks at Burj Khalifa. Light layers and a dressy outfit for celebrations.

☀️ By day

A light long-sleeved top or tee with trousers.

🌙 Evening

Light jacket or pashmina, especially in the desert.

What's on in December

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

UAE National Day

December 2

Flags, fireworks and parades. Locals wear national dress, and you will see a lot of red, green, white and black outfits.

December packing essentials

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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.

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