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Hi
Am out in DXB 4th September with my wife and 4 yr old.

Just seen the temps and am concerned especially for my 4 yr old boy.

Any ideas what the weather historically is like beginning of Sept and would it be worth delaying my hol until later in the year?

Cheers
JH

The weather in September here is almost as bad as it is now. don't expect autumn or fall, it's still fullblown summer. That being said, there are a lot of 4 year old boys here. Just don't let him out in the sun for more than a few minutes and try to keep your activities indoor. At night there is no risk of sun stroke but keep him well hydrated because the humidity makes people sweat like crazy.

chicken1631 wrote:Hi
Am out in DXB 4th September with my wife and 4 yr old.

Just seen the temps and am concerned especially for my 4 yr old boy.

Any ideas what the weather historically is like beginning of Sept and would it be worth delaying my hol until later in the year?

Cheers
JH

September weather is torrid. But that would depend on how much time to plan to spend outdoors. Most of Dubai's attractions are indoors, so I guess one can nullify the adverse weather here. The weather Nov-Mar is absolutely fab here as temperatures drop drastically and that is generally the best time to visit. That said, currently Dubai is virtually on a discount. Fab bargains are on offer from hotels to malls. And depending on which economist you believe that may or may not last till later in the year.
So if ur coming down here this summer, get yourselves insured and ensure you eat in the right places. And I guess you should be fine.

Also ensure your visit does not clash with Ramadan here, or if you intend to travel during Ramadan be aware of the rules, unless off course ur Muslim.

Ramadan is mid August to mid September this year. As MCL says, maybe avoid it unless you would like to experience it, or already know now how it affects general daily life in Arab countries (even Muslims born and living in the UK can find it a new experience). You will find it difficult to get refreshments or meals during the day in many places (restaurants/cafe's that do open may be screened off and may look closed from outside), also many things tend not to work quite so well for this month.

Come in October or later if you can, especially for the weather.

The daytime weather is hot (35C+) well into end of October.

Evening temperatues become tolerable by end of September.

So early Sept will be almost as bad as it is now (Max of ~40, Min of ~28)

Many thx for your replies - so I take it we couldnt stay by the pool for periods at a time.

Is it impossible to enjoy an outdoor life style prior to end of September?

We can move our dates to mid/end of Sept so would this be better to experience the beach?

there is hardly much difference between beginning and end of september, maybe 38 ish instead of 40 ish during the daytime.

Only month in which there is a difference between the beginning and the end is November...

chicken1631 wrote:Many thx for your replies - so I take it we couldnt stay by the pool for periods at a time.

Is it impossible to enjoy an outdoor life style prior to end of September?

We can move our dates to mid/end of Sept so would this be better to experience the beach?

Oct is still hot but tolerable, can enjoy the beach.
Nov- Mar is the best time to enjoy Dubai outdoor activities.

You really should delay your holiday, missing Ramadan and the extreme heat.

If you can't, well people do sit around the pool at weekends even in summer, under shade most of the time (my family for example) but if you don't like the heat it might be a problem.

Even in November you still might want to get some protective swimwear for the four year old, it's really worthwhile.

Like : http://www.thekidswindow.co.uk/sun-prot ... othing.htm

Due to work commitments we are sort of set to going in Sept or next year! but I know that if we go later the prices of the hotels go mental!

What happens with the shopping malls, timings etc etc?

Are you allowed to drink by the pool in the hotels?

We have provisionally booked the Jumeriah Beach Hotel.

Thx in advance.

Whats the weather like in February?

chicken1631 wrote:Whats the weather like in February?

one word: amazing

dee7o wrote:At night there is no risk of sun stroke...

Well done Einstein

chicken1631 wrote:Due to work commitments we are sort of set to going in Sept or next year! but I know that if we go later the prices of the hotels go mental!

What happens with the shopping malls, timings etc etc?

Are you allowed to drink by the pool in the hotels?

We have provisionally booked the Jumeriah Beach Hotel.

Thx in advance.

Prices are cheap during the intense heat and Ramadan for a reason - nobody wants to be here. Jumeriah Beach Hotel is a nice hotel, you'll get a drink by the pool no problem outside of Ramadan.

Next to Jumeriah Beach Hotel is Madinat, where you'll want to take a few outside evening meals. When it's too hot, it's still hot and sticky at night and often uncomfortable.

Also, though I don't know if this will matter seeing as you are bringing children, but 360 bar and the Lodge Rooftop are good open air bars/clubs in that area that shut when it's too hot.

Personally I'd leave it until later and keep your eye on offers from UK press/travel agencies. All the hotels here are running at a very low capactiy even in high season.

Well come Ramadan and you'll find no eatables outside of your hotel room from dawn till dusk!
Nightclubs will be closed for the period(30 dsays) and alcohol will only be served in your room.

Having said that if you still choose to come here during the holy month of Ramadan, then there is a lot you can still do.

Try out different kinds of Iftar buffets. I'm sure your hotel will have something nice lined up. Try it in a tent in desert some other day.

You can probably break fast with a local family. That's a nice way to experiance culture here. There are these cultural centres which make this possible.

Come dusk and malls are open till late where the atmosphere is rather festive.

And there is more you can do. ( DF posters add to this list)

So you see it all boils down to the kind of holiday you seek.

Dr Strangeglove wrote:

dee7o wrote:At night there is no risk of sun stroke...

Well done Einstein

LOL, I missed that gem!

Misery Called Life wrote:Well come Ramadan and you'll find no eatables outside of your hotel room from dawn till dusk!
Nightclubs will be closed for the period(30 dsays) and alcohol will only be served in your room.

Having said that if you still choose to come here during the holy month of Ramadan, then there is a lot you can still do.

Try out different kinds of Iftar buffets. I'm sure your hotel will have something nice lined up. Try it in a tent in desert some other day.

You can probably break fast with a local family. That's a nice way to experiance culture here. There are these cultural centres which make this possible.

Come dusk and malls are open till late where the atmosphere is rather festive.

And there is more you can do. ( DF posters add to this list)

So you see it all boils down to the kind of holiday you seek.

MCL that's just not right...there are eateries open during the day, quite a few. But you have to know which ones are open and which shut. The hotel Concierge might help. Alcohol also is available, certainly around the pool where I go, all day.

Nightclubs are not forced to shut but they are not allowed to play loud music so that's pretty much that. I remember a few years ago Cyclone was a very weird experience without music.

Speedhump wrote:

Misery Called Life wrote:Well come Ramadan and you'll find no eatables outside of your hotel room from dawn till dusk!
Nightclubs will be closed for the period(30 dsays) and alcohol will only be served in your room.

Having said that if you still choose to come here during the holy month of Ramadan, then there is a lot you can still do.

Try out different kinds of Iftar buffets. I'm sure your hotel will have something nice lined up. Try it in a tent in desert some other day.

You can probably break fast with a local family. That's a nice way to experiance culture here. There are these cultural centres which make this possible.

Come dusk and malls are open till late where the atmosphere is rather festive.

And there is more you can do. ( DF posters add to this list)

So you see it all boils down to the kind of holiday you seek.

MCL that's just not right...there are eateries open during the day, quite a few. But you have to know which ones are open and which shut. The hotel Concierge might help. Alcohol also is available, certainly around the pool where I go, all day.

Nightclubs are not forced to shut but they are not allowed to play loud music so that's pretty much that. I remember a few years ago Cyclone was a very weird experience without music.

Really? Well I was here last year and well it was kinda dull. Guess one needs to know where to look. Yea there were some eateries open, but I was only aware of them cuz someone pointed them in my direction. I would'nt have known otherwise.
The alcohol serving is news to me, although some others have also mentioned similar stuff. So which club do you frequent?
I guess Abu-Dhabi is a lot different then!

AD, yes shd be a bit more strict I'm sure!