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United Arab Emirates in December: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What December is actually like in United Arab Emirates — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 26°C
- Average low
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 17mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 10th warmest month of United Arab Emirates's year. The 5th wettest month, at 11% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in December
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- December 2, 2026 اليوم الوطني · National Day
On in December
- Andrea Bocelli: Yasalam Classics: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Abu Dhabi)
- Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson (Abu Dhabi GP after-race concert): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Abu Dhabi)
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (F1 season finale): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Abu Dhabi)
- Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Abu Dhabi)
- Jennifer Lopez & Alex Warren - Abu Dhabi GP Concert: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Abu Dhabi)
- MOTN Festival Abu Dhabi: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Abu Dhabi)
- Mariah Carey's Christmastime: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Abu Dhabi)
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Dubai, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.