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What to wear in Dubai in March

By PackTheLook · Updated 28 October 2026

Highs29°C (84°F)
Lows19°C (66°F)
Rainy days~3
Daylight12 h
CrowdsBusy

March averages for Dubai International Airport. Source

March is warm (28°C) with the last comfortable desert-safari nights. Eid al-Fitr celebrations (around 10 March in 2027) bring holidays and events. Summer clothes, a light layer and swimwear.

☀️ By day

Breathable cotton or linen and loose trousers or a maxi skirt.

🌙 Evening

A light layer, mainly for strong indoor air-con.

What's on in March

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

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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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