The best times to travel to the Emirates .. weather and events

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - The best time to visit the United Arab Emirates in terms of weather is between September and May, but travelers visit this country throughout the year because of its wonderful activities.

By September, the summer heat begins to subside, although the humidity can remain relatively high. Clear blue skies and warm evenings are the dominant feature of the country. At this point, the tourist season is at its peak and various activities are in full swing.

Daytime temperatures are ideal during November, December, January and February (around 24C), but evenings can be a bit chilly. Northwesterly winds blow occasionally during these months, and most of the rain falls between December and February, but only for a short period of time, and some winters are completely dry.

From March and April the daytime temperatures start to increase but the humidity remains low and the evenings are warm, the mercury thermometer continues to rise further during the month of May until the temperature peaks in the period from June to August, reaching more than 40°C and humidity of 100% Cent.

However, hotels, golf clubs and other tourist and service facilities offer very good deals during the summer months, and it is worth remembering that hotels, shopping centers and all buildings, cars and buses are well air-conditioned.

The most famous and best events

You may want to time your trip to coincide with one of the many international events that are organized in the UAE every year, and here are some of them.

- Dubai Shopping Festival, January and February

Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, January

Abu Dhabi Film Festival, October and November

Abu Dhabi Festival, March and April

Gourmet Festival in Abu Dhabi, February

- Dubai Desert Classic (Golf), February

Dubai Tennis Championships, February

- Dubai Food Festival, February and March

- Dubai World Cup (horse racing), March and April

Sailing race from Dubai to Muscat, November

- Art Dubai, March

Dubai Summer Surprises, July and August

Abu Dhabi Desert Car Rally, April

Dubai Film Festival, December

- World Tennis Championships (Abu Dhabi), December

Abu Dhabi Arts Festival, November

- Dubai International Rugby Sevens, December