Packing list
What to Wear in Dubai
Dubai runs from 14 °C (57 °F) nights in January to 43 °C (109 °F) days in July, and March is the wettest month, with about 1 day of rain. For your own dates, trip length and group, use the packing list generator.
What to wear in Dubai
By the average daytime high in Dubai.
Mar–Nov: highs 88–109°F (31–43°C)
Light, breathable fabrics: linen or cotton tops, shorts or light skirts, sandals.
Dec–Feb: highs 78–82°F (26–28°C)
Short sleeves by day, a light long-sleeve or thin layer for air-conditioning and evenings.
What to pack for Dubai
Counts are per person for a 7-day trip. Weather gear depends on the month, so it is in the table below the list; the download adds it, marked with the months that need it.
Documents & Money
Buy travel insurance and save the policy offline
Keep a backup card and emergency cash apart from your wallet
Get AED cash / a no-forex-fee card
Check visa requirements for United Arab Emirates
Copies of passport and bookings (paper + phone)
Tell your bank your travel dates and check foreign transaction fees
Leave your itinerary, emergency contacts and a passport copy with someone at home
Register with your embassy's traveler program (STEP for US citizens)
Passport (valid 6+ months past your return)
Wallet with ID and payment cards
Transit card: Nol Card · Dubai
Pen for arrival forms
Clothing
Underwear ×8
Per person
Socks ×8
Per person
Everyday outfits (tops and bottoms) ×5
Per person
Comfortable walking shoes
Lightweight linen clothing
Modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered)
Sleepwear
Light layer (sweater or hoodie)
Change of clothes in your carry-on
Flip-flops or shower sandals
Swimsuit
Compression socks
Light scarf or shawl for cold planes and buses
Tech & Accessories
Set up an eSIM or roaming plan for data
Install local apps: Careem, Talabat, Dubai Calendar, S'hail
Save your two-factor backup codes in case you lose your phone
Download an offline map & language pack for United Arab Emirates
Phone charger and cable
Power bank
Headphones or earbuds (noise-canceling for flights)
Travel adapter
United Arab Emirates uses Type G sockets.
Arabic phrasebook
Multi-port USB charger or short extension cord
Luggage tracker (AirTag or similar) in checked bags
Health & Safety
List your medications by generic name, with a doctor's note
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toiletry bag (deodorant, shampoo, razor)
Prescription medication (with a copy of the prescription)
Glasses or contacts, solution and a spare pair (if you wear them)
Basic meds: pain relief, antidiarrheal, antihistamine
Small first-aid kit
Hand sanitizer
Travel wet wipes
Earplugs
Sleep eye mask
Lip balm with SPF
Nail clippers and tweezers
Period products (if you need them)
Blister plasters and anti-chafe balm
Pocket tissues or a small roll of toilet paper
Electrolyte powder packets
Motion-sickness tablets or bands
Face mask for the plane
Gear & Activity
Desert safari booking
Reusable water bottle
Daypack
Zip bags in a few sizes
Packable tote or shopping bag
Laundry bag for dirty clothes
Luggage lock
Anti-theft crossbody bag
Mini sewing kit and safety pins
Small flashlight or headlamp
Extras
Burj Khalifa observation deck tickets
Travel neck pillow
Book or e-reader
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Weather gear by month
A tick means at least one city on this route meets that weather in that month: 8 or more rainy days, nights at 8 °C (46 °F) or colder, or days at 24 °C (75 °F) or warmer.
| Month | Rain gear | Warm layers | Sun protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | · | · | ✓ |
| Feb | · | · | ✓ |
| Mar | · | · | ✓ |
| Apr | · | · | ✓ |
| May | · | · | ✓ |
| Jun | · | · | ✓ |
| Jul | · | · | ✓ |
| Aug | · | · | ✓ |
| Sep | · | · | ✓ |
| Oct | · | · | ✓ |
| Nov | · | · | ✓ |
| Dec | · | · | ✓ |
Rain gear
- Packable rain jacket or travel umbrella
Warm layers
- Warm insulated jacket
- Warm hat and gloves
- Thermal base layer
Sun protection
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Sunglasses
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
Dubai weather by month
Average daily high and low, and rainy days per month. Source: Rain: contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Temperatures: TerraClimate (Abatzoglou et al.), CC0.
Dubai
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F / 26°C | 57°F / 14°C | 1 |
| Feb | 82°F / 28°C | 60°F / 16°C | 1 |
| Mar | 88°F / 31°C | 65°F / 18°C | 1 |
| Apr | 97°F / 36°C | 72°F / 22°C | 1 |
| May | 103°F / 40°C | 78°F / 26°C | 0 |
| Jun | 108°F / 42°C | 84°F / 29°C | 0 |
| Jul | 109°F / 43°C | 89°F / 32°C | 0 |
| Aug | 109°F / 43°C | 88°F / 31°C | 0 |
| Sep | 105°F / 41°C | 83°F / 28°C | 0 |
| Oct | 100°F / 38°C | 76°F / 25°C | 0 |
| Nov | 90°F / 32°C | 69°F / 21°C | 0 |
| Dec | 82°F / 28°C | 61°F / 16°C | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Rarely. No month averages 8 or more rainy days in the cities here, so a compact umbrella covers the odd shower.
No. Nights stay above 8 °C (46 °F) all year in the cities here; a sweater or light jacket covers the coolest evenings.
United Arab Emirates uses type G plugs at 230 V. Check your chargers say 100-240 V before plugging in.
Careem, Talabat, Dubai Calendar, S'hail.
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Weather: Rain: contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Temperatures: TerraClimate (Abatzoglou et al.), CC0. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Updated 2026-09-30.