Where and when
Best time to visit Dubai from India
Dubai is a short flight from India with direct routes from nearly every metro, and the cooler months make it an easy outdoor-and-mall city break.
Cheapest month to fly: October, from ₹21,321 return (Mumbai, seen 25 Sep). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹21,378 from Mumbai.
Dubai month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | 25° / 14°C | 17 mm | ₹22k ● live ₹22k |
| February | Peak | 27° / 15°C | 10 mm | ₹23k ● live ₹24k |
| March | Peak | 31° / 18°C | 19 mm | ₹25k ● live ₹25k |
| April | Shoulder | 36° / 22°C | 10 mm | ₹26k ● live ₹26k |
| May | Off-season | 41° / 26°C | 6 mm | – |
| June | Off-season | 44° / 28°C | 5 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 44° / 31°C | 2 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 44° / 31°C | 2 mm | – |
| September | Off-season | 42° / 28°C | 2 mm | – |
| October | Shoulder | 38° / 25°C | 2 mm | ₹21k ● live ₹21k |
| November | Peak | 31° / 20°C | 7 mm | ₹23k ● live ₹23k |
| December | Peak | 27° / 16°C | 11 mm | ₹26k ● live ₹29k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Visit Dubai: Weather in Dubai (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
Dubai Shopping Festival dates for 2026-27 had not been officially announced on 2026-10-09, so none are listed. Add when Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment publishes them.
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Dubai by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for UAE, applied for online before travel (allow about 4 days). 14-day visa on arrival if you hold a valid US visa or green card, or EU visa or residence. Pre-approved e-visa needed before flying, via your airline, a travel agent or the ICP portal.
Dubai: questions
What is the best time to visit Dubai?
Dubai's peak season is November, December, January, February and March, with April and October as shoulder months. Visit Dubai describes a warm April (highs of about 25 to 32°C), summer averages of 31 to 36°C from May to July, and March as the end of peak season. Summer is cheapest for flights and hotels but too hot for most outdoor plans.
Does it rain much in Dubai?
Very little: even the wettest month, March, averages only about 19 mm, so rain will not shape your dates.
How hot does Dubai get?
July is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 44°C. January has the coolest nights, around 14°C.
When is Dubai most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in November, December, January, February and March.
Which month is cheapest to fly to Dubai from India?
October 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹21,321 from Mumbai. We have fares for 7 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for UAE?
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for UAE, applied for online before travel (allow about 4 days). 14-day visa on arrival if you hold a valid US visa or green card, or EU visa or residence. Pre-approved e-visa needed before flying, via your airline, a travel agent or the ICP portal.
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