Dubai in December
Perfect weather, maximum crowds and peak pricing, with the New Year fireworks at the Burj Khalifa drawing a city-stopping crowd.
Is December a good time to visit Dubai?
December is one of the busiest months in Dubai, at about 92/100. If you can move your dates, July is far calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Dubai, from our booking partner.
What’s on in December
- UAE National Day (Dec 2)
- Christmas–New Year — the busiest and most expensive fortnight of the year
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Dubai, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Dubai.
Attraction guides in Dubai
The best day and hour for each monument, and when it is calmest across the year, not only in December.
Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Dubai?
December is one of the busiest months in Dubai, at about 92/100. If you can move your dates, July is far calmer.
How crowded is Dubai in December?
Dubai sits at roughly 92/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 25 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is July.
What is the weather like in Dubai in December?
Expect highs around 26°C and lows near 16°C in December, with about 3 wet days across the month.