In August, you can buy an inexpensive tour to the Emirates, but is it worth vacationing in the UAE at the end of summer? Find out what reviews tourists leave about the weather and the sea. Where to relax on a budget and whether to take children on a trip.
Air temperature
To understand how strong the heat is in the United Arab Emirates in the low season, just look at the thermometer. The maximum recorded temperature in the UAE in August is + 50.5 ° С. Usually by noon it is always above + 40 ° С. Even in cooler Fujairah + 36 ° С. Don't expect the situation to change after sunset! In the evening, the thermometer drops only to + 33 ° С.
In August, dry winds blow from the desert, so the air humidity becomes lower. In Fujairah - 75%, and in Dubai and Abu Dhabi - 60%. The feeling of a steam room is gone.
Due to the heat, there are few people on the streets. If you need to get somewhere, tourists and locals do not go on foot, but get to the place by taxi, rented car or public transport.
Day and night air temperature in August:
| Resort | t in the afternoon | t water |
| Dubai | + 41 ° C | + 34 ° C |
| Abu Dhabi | + 41 ° C | + 34 ° C |
| Sharjah | + 41 ° C | + 34 ° C |
| Fujairah | + 37 ° C | + 32 ° C |
| Ajman | + 41 ° C | + 33 ° C |
| Ras al-Khaimah | + 40 ° C | + 33 ° C |
| Umm al-Quwain | + 41 ° C | + 33 ° C |
Olga: "We rested in Dubai in August. The climate at this time is hot, the heat is such that it takes your breath away."
Bibip: "It was absolutely comfortable to be in the mall, but it's hard to endure the heat outside."
Water temperature
In the Gulf of Oman, the water warms up to +25 ... + 26 ° С, and in the Persian Gulf - up to +32 ... + 33 ° С. You won't be able to freshen up! For some tourists, swimming in overheated salt water puts unnecessary stress on the heart, and this builds up blood pressure.
Before traveling to the UAE in August 2021, look for a hotel that has a chilled water pool. Water procedures at +24 ... + 25 ° С are much healthier!
Regina Kovalchik: "I managed to swim in the bay a couple of times, but the water was so warm (+ 33 ° C) that the bathing process was not enjoyable. It was terribly hot. Fortunately, there was a pool with cooling water on the territory of the hotel."
It seems to me: "The slippers were sticking to the asphalt, no kidding. In the sea, I immediately got pressure, after 2 minutes of being there. I jumped out, it was very scary ... And I am the healthiest person in myself, I never have such a thing." ...
How to dress for the weather
The selection of wardrobe for a vacation in the UAE in August has its own characteristics. Muslim traditions are strong in the Arab country. For public spaces, choose clothing that covers your knees and shoulders. Long trousers and dresses are more practical than shorts and light tops - in closed clothes you will not get sunburned.
In August, the sand on the beaches is hot. Place your beach shoes in your luggage. Don't forget a light hat and sunscreen. It is cool in the malls, under the air conditioners. Take a light sweater or sweatshirt with you.
Nadezhda Kotlyar: "Dubai is a Muslim city, so it is better to take restrained outfits on vacation. You can safely visit the beach area in swimsuits, shorts, T-shirts. But in the city, it is better not to expose your shoulders and legs."
Precipitation and hurricanes
The weather in August in the UAE has an undeniable plus - it is 100% predictable. An absolutely cloudless sky awaits you. There will be no rain, sandstorms or hurricanes.
However, due to the high temperature and active sun, there is a high probability of getting heatstroke and severe burns. So August in the United Arab Emirates is not the best time for a beach holiday! In addition, transitions from a hot street to an air conditioner and vice versa can lead to runny nose and colds.
Prices for tours in the UAE in August 2021
Travelata and OnlineTurs - tours in the UAE for August.
Due to the intense heat, there are few tourists at the resorts, so the prices for tours to the UAE in August are 30-45% lower than in the high season. You can find budget deals in the most comfortable hotels in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi. The cheapest places to stay are in Sharjah and Ajman.
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See how much tours to different UAE resorts cost in August 2021. Prices are for a tour from Moscow for two people:
| Resort | Price for two | Example |
| Dubai | from 61 000 ₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Abu Dhabi | from 70 000 ₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Sharjah | from 68 000 ₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Fujairah | from 62 000 ₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Ajman | from 78 000 ₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Ras al-Khaimah | from 68 000 ₽ | Find a tour >> |
| Umm al-Quwain | from 84 000 ₽ | Find a tour >> |
Holidays with children in August
Most tourists prefer not to take kids to the very hell, but there are those who are satisfied with a vacation in the UAE in August with children. Tours are inexpensive, so for relatively little money, the whole family can stay in a hotel with a good room, pool, children's room and other amenities.
Going on excursions, sunbathing on the beach and walking for a long time in August in the United Arab Emirates is hard. Plan air-conditioned entertainment and boat trips! In Dubai, it is interesting to visit The Lost Chambers, Children’s City and the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.
Should you rest in the UAE in August?
Aged tourists, hypertensive patients and parents with small children are better off resting in a more temperate climate. For example, in the Mediterranean, the Black and Azov seas. If you still want to relax in August 2021 in the UAE, carefully weigh all the risks. In any case, health is always more valuable than the money you save on a cheap tour.
