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Dubai

Decide whether to visit or live in Dubai, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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66/100
Should I visit Dubai?

Suitable with normal precautions

Visitors should monitor security alerts, avoid areas near potential conflict zones, and follow guidance from local authorities and foreign travel advisories.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Dubai month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dubai are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 24–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 43°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and January the wettest (about 27 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January24.413.8279.8
February25.815.0149.9
March29.717.51710.2
April34.521.01511.0
May38.824.4212.1
June41.827.4012.3
July42.830.1211.4
August42.829.8011.2
September40.727.3011.3
October36.323.8210.6
November31.219.649.9
December26.815.9129.6

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What is being reported around Dubai

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People and places shaping Dubai

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Research updated Monday, September 7, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Dubai

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  1. Global Quantum and AI Award

    Wikidata records Dubai as the event location. Biennial international technology award.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1095

    An early mention of Dubai in 1095 is in the Book of Geography by the Andalusian-Arab geographer Abu Abdullah al-Bakri.

  2. Documented history · 1580

    The Venetian pearl merchant Gasparo Balbi visited the area in 1580 and mentioned Dubai (as Dibei) for its pearling industry.

Current public leadership

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Dubai has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Dubai yet.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Dubai yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Hit 96.7

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Dubai. Radio station in Dubai.

  • Emarat Al Youm

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Dubai. Arabic newspaper published by Dubai Media Incorporated.

  • Nickelodeon Arabia

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Dubai. 1996-2024 Arabian television channel.

  • Persian Music Channel

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Dubai. Persian TV and music channel.

  • Spacetoon

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Dubai. Arabic-language children's television channel.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Dubai, in brief

Dubai is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Dubai took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Dubai

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Dubai

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Dubai

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Dubai

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Dubai

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08 · Questions

Questions about Dubai

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Dubai

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Dubai located and what are its coordinates?

Dubai is situated in United Arab Emirates at geographic coordinates 25.0772, 55.3093 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Dubai?

Dubai has a recorded population of approximately 3,790,000 and observes the Asia/Dubai time zone (AED).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Dubai?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Dubai include ar-AE, fa, en, hi, ur, and the circulating currency is AED.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Dubai?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Dubai, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.