From cold winter five hours to summer paradise! Read reviews of your UAE holiday in January. Is it possible to sunbathe and swim, what clothes to take, are there rains and sandstorms. We tell you about inexpensive resorts and the peculiarities of traveling with children to the Emirates.
Air temperature
January is the coldest month of the year in the UAE. The sun is shining with might and main, but there is no such heat as in summer. During the day it is warm - up to + 24 ° С, and in the evenings the temperature does not drop below + 19 ° С. According to reviews for 2020, after the winter cold, tourists felt like in a fairy tale. For those who were not used to high temperatures, it was even hot.
Sunbathing conditions are good, but it is easy to heat up in direct light. Don't forget to use sunscreen!
Day and night air temperature in January:
| Resort | t in the afternoon | t water |
| Dubai | + 24 ° C | + 21 ° C |
| Abu Dhabi | + 24 ° C | + 21 ° C |
| Sharjah | + 24 ° C | + 22 ° C |
| Fujairah | + 23 ° C | + 22 ° C |
| Ajman | + 24 ° C | + 22 ° C |
| Ras al-Khaimah | + 24 ° C | + 22 ° C |
| Umm al-Quwain | + 23 ° C | + 21 ° C |
Aleksey: "Having arrived in Dubai, we realized that this climate will not give us the opportunity to walk around the city and its attractions without languishing in the heat."
Elvira: "The weather is sunny and warm. It is best to swim in the pool, as the sea is cool. But it is difficult to hold on, and we still went into the sea several times."
Water temperature
According to tourists, a beach holiday in the UAE in January is not very successful. There are a lot of people on the beaches, but vacationers come here to sunbathe and just sit by the sea. Water temperature + 20 ° С. Fresh wind raises waves, it is chilly to go ashore, so only a few swim.
Veronica: "We constantly spend time in Dubai in January. We do not go swimming in the sea, because it is cool. But we are happy to relax by the pools, where the water is warm."
Gena: "Holidays in the Emirates are always great. In January there is a gorgeous New Year's fireworks. The only bad thing is that swimming in the sea is not comfortable."
How to dress for the weather
During the day, when the sun warms up, it can be a little hot, but in the evenings it gets chilly. The coldest nights are in Al Ain, where it is up to + 15 ° С. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are 2-4 ° C warmer.
In the evenings, the water is chilly, so take different clothes for a vacation in the United Arab Emirates in January 2021. Put your swimwear, beachwear, jeans, fleece or sweater and a light jacket in your suitcase. Walking along the sea is comfortable in a windbreaker.
Natalia Zaichenko: "I have only been to the beach a few times, it is cold near the water. For the first time I saw it raining in the Emirates! The precipitation did not affect the air temperature. The only thing was that it became damp and disgusting. With sunset, it gets dark early, it got a little colder" ...
Tamara Ryumina: "Take shorts from your clothes, shirts, swimwear. Do not forget, in Dubai in public places it is better to wear closed things, and in the evening at + 15 ° C - put on jackets, jackets and hats. "
Precipitation and hurricanes
In Dubai and the capital of the country, Abu Dhabi, rains are rare in January. Other emirates are also dry. The amount of precipitation per month does not exceed 10 mm. Sandstorms occur in the spring, but sometimes the elements cover Arab resorts in the winter months.
Don't be afraid of a sandstorm! Many people specially come on vacation to the UAE to see this natural phenomenon. The wind from the desert brings so much sand that the sun is not visible for a couple of days. In order not to breathe dust, it is better to stay at the hotel during a sandstorm.
Prices for tours in the UAE in January
Travelata and OnlineTurs - tours in the UAE for January.
In winter, it is more pleasant to relax in the warmer resorts on the shores of the Persian Gulf. There are a lot of tourists, so the prices for tours in January 2021 in the UAE are high. To save money, buy a ticket after the New Year holidays, when prices are slightly reduced. The cheapest tours are to Sharjah, Ajman and Ras al-Khaimah.
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See how much tours to different UAE resorts cost in January 2021. Prices are for a tour from Moscow for two people:
| Resort | Price for two | Example |
| Dubai | from 77 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Abu Dhabi | from 61 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Sharjah | from 61 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Fujairah | from 66 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Ajman | from 70 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Ras al-Khaimah | from 63 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
| Umm al-Quwain | from 85 000 rubles | Find a tour >> |
Holidays with children in January
Should you plan a trip to the United Arab Emirates with children in January 2021? Conditions are good in winter. Children do not get tired in the heat and are active all day long. The sea is cold, but the child will love the heated pool. Take your family on an exciting desert excursion, ride camels and have fun in the amusement parks!
Should you rest in January in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates in January 2021 is good for sightseeing trips, long walks and shopping. The sunny weather and mild climate are suitable for families with children and elderly tourists who find it difficult to endure extreme heat.
In winter, the water in the Persian and Oman Gulfs is cool, it is windy on the coast, so beach activities will not bring pleasure. It is better to postpone swimming in the sea until the warmer season. If you want to go swimming in the UAE in January, book a hotel that has a heated pool.
