Visiting Dubai? Pick the most ideal months

Dubai is literally the land of sun and sea! There is so much to see, do and eat in Dubai that even a month of travelling to all the hotspots and eateries may not be enough. Plus, this international city is blessed with the best in transport and the most hospitable people this side of the Middle East. With all of these factors combining together, your stay in Dubai is guaranteed to be the most memorable one in your life.

But wait – despite the best of everything that Dubai offers, you might not be able to make your peace with one unavoidable aspect. We’re talking, of course, of the famous Dubai heat. The desert-city becomes a veritable oven in the summer months, with hot winds likely to scorch your skin and the blinding sunlight making you quite light-headed. Though air-conditioned malls, cinema theatres, hotels and restaurants can keep you cool and collected during the hot months, it is better to time your visit in the more weather-friendly months. After all, the actual charm of Dubai is on its streets, not inside air-conditioned edifices.

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We recommend that you book your Dubai visa to time your visit from the months of November to April. Every year, the temperature begins to dip in November and remains fairly steady from February to April. April onward, you will notice that the air becomes warmer and drier. Thus, it is better to book your trip after November.

In these four to five months, the temperature normally hovers between 25 to 35 Degrees Celsius in the mornings, which is pleasant for day-time intra-city travel. You can book yourself on a camel safari, or go window shopping with friends or take an off day for a picnic with family. However, night-time temperatures can drop as low as 12 Degrees Celsius, so if the cold weather makes you uncomfortable, it is best to stay indoors. You can relax at a spa, or have a leisurely dinner with a special someone or even watch a movie.

You can also catch up with the famous Camel Races, while shopaholics can delight in excellent bargains and steals during four weeks of the Dubai Shopping Festival during this time.

If you’re the outdoorsy kind, we recommend that you postpone your Dubai trip to another month, in case your visit coincides with the holy month of Ramadan. Though you will get excellent shopping deals during this time, you must respect the local culture and religious sentiments – you cannot eat or drink in public, you must be dressed modestly at all times and you must not disturb anyone’s prayer time. Working hours of most shops and restaurants are also changed to coincide with the Iftar hours.

Dubai starts getting really hot in the summer months beginning from May. The heat begins to taper after September, but it is still quite warm and the sunlight is very severe. Day time temperatures may rise up to an uncomfortable 40 Degrees Celsius, so staying indoors is the only alternative.

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Did you know that the Titanic II, a replica of the celebrated namesake, will set sale on its maiden voyage from China to Dubai in 2018? Dubai Tourism tweeted this announcement on October 6, 2015. The original plan was to retrace the course of the RMS Titanic from Southampton to New York. This was reportedly changed because the owner company, Blue Star Line wishes to honor the business partnerships that it has forged in Dubai, says an article in Khaleej Times. This may be symptomatic of the economic scene of the world. While London and New York squabble for the position of 'financial capital of the world', Dubai is all set to take its rightful place in the financial world – at its very center.

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Dubai – the Perfect Long Weekend Destination

Dubai is ideal for a leisurely long weekend, where you do nothing but pamper yourself with luxury. You could go on a desert safari, followed by a dhow cruise, take pictures at the Burj Khalifa and gorge on authentic middle eastern cuisine. It takes barely four hours to reach Dubai and a four nights five days trip could be ideal for optimum relaxation. If you are traveling with family, or if you yourself are so inclined, you must make a trip to the Lost Chambers of Atlantis, at the Palm in Dubai. The Myth tours could be as enchanting for adults as they are for children, not to mention the unexplainable thrill of snorkeling with sting rays in the aquariums! Another must visit if you are traveling with children is the Aquaventure Waterpark, also at the Atlantis on Palm Island. The rides there are one of the best than any water park and if you happen to be there on your birthday week, you can even enjoy a free of charge pass! Musafir.com offers Dubai packages that combine these attractions into a hassle free itinerary to make the best for your time.

Diwali in Dubai

Dubai packages will surely include a trip to the Grand Mosque and the Dubai creek. However, if you ask around in that area, you can be directed to a narrow lane between the two, which locally known as the Hindi lane. This is where you will find the only Hindu temples in the city. In the adjoining streets, you will also come across a Meena Bazaar, recreated by the nostalgic Indian expatriates. Unlike back home, you will find these streets aglow during the time of Diwali and the temples resounding with prayers of prosperity, as is customary during the festival. If you are worried about missing out on all the delicacies that are synonymous with the festival, be assured that worries are unfounded. You will find all that and more in Dubai's Meena Bazaar, reported the Vision Magazine in October, 2014.

While festivals are a time for family and friends alike, it might be a rewarding experience to travel to a new place and celebrate in a different way, for a change. Moreover, if you look early, you may find special Diwali offers on Dubai packages that will make it well worth your while to spend Diali in the 'City of Gold'.