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Highlights - Essential Info - Hotels

Visa Requirements - Holders of UK passports do not require a visa for entry into Dubai for stays of less than 1 month. However you should have a full passport with at least six months validity from the date of your return to the UK.

Non-British passport holders should check their visa requirements with their local Embassy. Please also be aware that you need to have at least two blank pages in your passport.

Health Requirements - There are no mandatory vaccinations required although Tetanus, Typhoid, Polio, Hepatitis A and Meningitis may be recommended. Malaria is not considered to be a risk in Dubai unless visiting certain mountainous areas and so it is still advisable that you obtain qualified medical advice on this issue. 

We strongly recommend that you contact your doctor or the MASTA (Medical Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad) Travellers Health Line on 0870 606 2782 for all professional medical advice. 

Time - GMT + 4 hours 

Money - The currency in Dubai is the Dirham. 

Travellers’ cheques and foreign currency can be freely exchanged at most commercial banks and hotels. The use and acceptance of credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard is widespread and they are generally accepted in most of the hotels and restaurants.

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Climate - a rough guide 

Situated on the Arabian Gulf in the western region of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai enjoys a warm, dry climate throughout the year with most days being cloudless and sunny.

The weather patterns tend to be split into two basic seasons as follows: 

OCTOBER - APRIL
The dry winter months from October to April tend to see temperatures hover around 78F during the day with slightly cooler, balmy nights which tends to be perfect holidaying weather. December and January tend to be the wettest months, but the rain is heavy and not prolonged.

MAY – SEPTEMBER
The hot summer months from May to September bring hot weather with daytime temperatures averaging 96F and humidity reaching 95%, which is generally too uncomfortable for most visitors.

When to go - Dubai generally enjoys a warm dry climate throughout the year, but it is from October to April that the emirate enjoys its most comfortable climate with hot sunny days and very pleasant evenings and so these tend to be the most popular months to visit. Although rain is relatively rare the wettest months are December and January, and although these downpours are heavy, they tend not to be very prolonged.

The summer months from May to September can be extremely hot and humid and are generally best avoided unless you like the high temperatures.

Temp (Fahrenheit) = Average Maximum Temperatures (day/night)
Rain (inches) = Average Monthly Rainfall