Summer in Dubai: How hot does it really get?
The season began on Saturday June 21, and is famously a time of year when temperatures are hot, humidity is rife and some of our favourite attractions temporarily close.
Today, Monday June 30, we can expect temperatures to reach 41 degrees Celsius, with the humidity index expected to hit up to 80 per cent.
It's going to be a hot, hot day ladies and gents.
Generally, in the first half of summer, the weather was relatively dry with some active winds coming from the south. These patterns set the tone for the first half of summer.
The second half of summer in Dubai is distinguished by a sudden rise in humidity, constant high temperatures and an activation of moist Koi winds.
Koi winds are known for leading to thunderstorms after the wind encourages the formation of cumulonimbus clouds over mountainous regions and neighbouring areas.
The longest day of the year is over
Summer in Dubai: Here's what to expect. Credit: Pexels.
Summer solstice marked the longest day of the year in terms of daylight hours. It occured when the earth's axial tilt is most inclined towards the sun.
This astronomical event typically falls around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, including the UAE.
In 2024, the summer solstice took place a day earlier on June 20, marking the earliest summer solstice since 1976.
While we're fully experiencing summer right now, we can start to look forward to the autumnal equinox, which will happen on Monday September 22.
What can I do during summer in Dubai?
Despite the soaring temperatures in Dubai, you may think hiding away from the heat is the only option — think again.
There are tonnes of incredible things to do in the city so you needn't stay at home.
Catch a movie at the chilliest place in town
There are plenty of huge blockbusters hitting the big screen this summer, which is perfect if you want a cool escape from the heat.
From the F1 movie (which was partly filmed here in the UAE) to 28 Years Later and even Superman, check out the best flicks to watch here.
Here's some of the best seats in town:
VOX Cinemas – Mall of the Emirates
Roxy Cinema – Dubai Hills
Platinum Plus at Boxpark (Roxy Cinema) – Boxpark
For more cinema options, take a look out our round-up of the best cinemas in Dubai to watch every new release and all of your big-screen favourites.
Sip a giant iced coffee
It's back. If the summer heat is hitting you hard, this is the time to sip a latte out of a gigantic carved block of ice.
Perhaps the most extra glass you've ever seen, you can chill out in an air-conditioned pod overlooking JBR and enjoy.
From Dhs125. Open Mon-Fri 7am-1am; Sat-Sun 7am-2am. The Pods, Bluewaters, thepods.ae (04 453 8994).
Try a gigantic free mall slide
Whether you're a kid (or a big kid), the summer slide is back in Mercato Mall. Upgrading your shopping spree, the adrenaline-pumping shoot is open to all the family.
Letting you whizz down from one floor to the other, you don't have to pay a single dirham to slide, with kids under 120cm to be accompanied by an adult.
Free. Until Sun Aug 31. Open daily 10am-12.45pm, 2pm-4.45pm, 6pm-7.45pm. Mercato Mall, Jumeirah, mercatoshoppingmall.com (04 344 4161).
Get a summer rate on a pool pass
Take your day up a notch at our two signature roof-top infinity pools on the 75th floor. Priced at Dhs400 per person, almost all of the full amount is redeemable on F&B. There are two infinity pools at Privilege with insane views of the city.
Dhs400 (Dhs350 redeemable), Dhs650 (couple with Dhs600 redeemable). Open Sun-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-7pm. SLS Dubai, Business Bay, slshotels.com (04 607 0770).
Snap up a delicious dining deal
Located on the fourth floor of The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Riviera by Jean Imbert is all South of France vibes, inspired by Imbert's heritage and travels from around the Mediterranean coastline.
Offering a special summer dinner deal, you can soak up the sunset with dishes from burrata with confit capsicums to veal tonnato with a signature sauce, flank steak and grilled octopus. You can even add a glass of grape to the meal for Dhs55.
For dessert, choose between the 100 percent chocolate bowl, vanilla crème brûlée or a red fruits and pistachio verrine.
Dhs155 (three-course dinner). Available daily 6.30pm-10.30pm. The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Business Bay, dorchestercollection.com (04 541 7755).
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