Back-to-school quiet
September
Fewer crowds and good hotel prices while it is still very hot. Plan mornings outdoors and afternoons in museums and malls.
Highs40°C (104°F)
Lows29°C (84°F)
Rainy days~1
Daylight12 h
CrowdsQuiet
September averages for Dubai International Airport. Source
September is still very hot (39°C) but evenings slowly improve. Light breathable clothes and a layer for the AC.
☀️ By day
Still summer: loose linen, a sun hat and sandals.
🌙 Evening
Light smart-casual for indoor dining.
What's on in September
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
End of summer sales
Late August to early September
The last summer markdowns in the malls.
September packing essentials
Your September 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.