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What to wear in Dubai in January

By PackTheLook · Updated 28 October 2026

Highs24°C (75°F)
Lows15°C (59°F)
Rainy days~3
Daylight10.5 h
CrowdsPeak season

January averages for Dubai International Airport. Source

January is Dubai at its best — sunny, 24°C days and cool evenings. The Dubai Shopping Festival (mid-Dec to mid-Jan) brings sales and fireworks. Light, modest outfits by day, a jacket for desert evenings and dinners on terraces.

☀️ By day

T-shirt or blouse with light trousers or a midi skirt, plus sunglasses.

🌙 Evening

Light jacket or cardigan, because desert nights get cool.

What's on in January

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

Dubai Shopping Festival

Mid-December to mid-January

Mall-wide sales, raffles, concerts and fireworks over the Creek. Wear easy layers for fitting rooms and leave space in your suitcase.

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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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