Dubai in August | 2025 Weather, Things to Do & More
If you are looking to beat the August heat in Dubai, you might as well plan a trip to this august destination, Dubai, which transcends the other getaways with extraordinary offerings. The city’s irresistible charms draw visitors even in the hottest of all months, in August. The warm months are from June to September, August being the hottest. Yet some tourists prefer to visit Dubai in the hot summer months for some specific reasons like heavy discounts on especially the hotel tariffs and also on flights.
There is a plethora of discounts on shopping items and also on special events during the peak of summer. So, if you plan to stay indoors and visit indoor places, there is nothing like a holiday in Dubai in the month of August.
Dubai’s Temperature in August
Dubai suffers from a sweltering heat in August and very little rainfall. The highest temperature is 42C or even a bit more and the night temperature is 29C to 30C. Dubai in August has eleven full hours of sunshine daily. Thus, the days are scorching hot with a little relief at night with the temperature coming down.
Slash down on Prices in August
The intense heat in the month of August, that shoots up the temperature to more than 42 degree Celsius causes a drop in the number of the tourists compared to the cooler months. The hotels are well equipped with air conditioning facilities. The only thing is that, the visitors need to spend the maximum time indoors, in air-conditioned malls or go to indoor places and not spend time out in the sun. This should help against sun burns or, for that matter, from suffering a terrible heat stroke.
Places to visit in Dubai in summer
The Dubai crowd of visitors lessens in August due to the scorching heat and humidity. International tourists restrict themselves from a tour to Dubai. Yet there is scope for a lot of indoor enjoyment and entertainment in Dubai. The theme parks, the aquarium, the concerts and the different galleries and malsl spread out a vista of activities under the comfort of airconditioned indoors. The shopping bonanza in air-conditioned malls comes as a “Summer of Surprises” to all avid shopping lovers who avail of whooping discounts. And what more! The zealous shopper can buy at leisure without having to care for the usual crowd at the shops and without the hustle and bustle.
Here are some indoor places to visit in August, in Dubai
1. Kidzania
With the intense heat beating you and the children down, a wonderful place to visit is the educational theme park, Kidzania, in Dubai Mall. The Mall is open from Sunday to Thursday, 10 am to 10 pm and on Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 11 pm. The entry to this exotic wonderland for kids is one hour before the closing time. This can be called a children’s edutainment where children have role play sessions at make believe hospitals, aeroplanes, university, police stations and so on and parents can also stay close to take a look. There is more to it and it is all safe and indoors. The place is surely a must-go during summer.
2. Ski Dubai
The Ski Dubai is a family friendly destination in Dubai, especially in summer. It is in fact the biggest snow park, indoors. It is a jaw dropping snow setting where the visitors can explore a myriad of activities like snow-boarding, skating, skiing, tobogganing and so on. You get to meet the penguins here at a freezing Icelandic temperature set up. You can take part in various adventurous activities that attract even the professional snow sportsmen as well as visitors and residents who find it equally enjoyable. The Ski Dubai is located on Sheikh Zayed Road. The timings are Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 11 pm, Fridays are 9 am to 10 pm and Saturdays, 9 am to 11 pm.
3. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoois one of the most magical places. It is a family friendly destination where children are surely going to enjoy to the fullest. Enjoy looking at the gentoo penguins, feeding the fish, riding a glass boat and experience the unusual cold temperatures as you head towards the Penguin Cove. There is not a trace of the extreme heat outside. It is cool and it is fun at this underwater zoo. The location is Dubai Mall and the timings are from 10 am to 10.15 pm.
5. Burj Khalifa
You can enjoy much less crowd at Burj Khalifa in August. Visit the top desk which is also known as the observation desk. It is an awesome sight from such a stupendous height of 828 metres. You may avail of discounted tickets in combination with tickets for the Desert Safari and the Dubai Aquarium.
The timings for the month of August in Burj Khalifa is 5.30 am to 8 am for the sunrise. At the top the timings are 8.30 am to 11pm.
6. The Green Planet
The Green Planet in Dubai is a great attraction in the domain of Science based on the equatorial Rainforest theme. The architecture is unique. The structure is designed so that it can house at least three thousand species of plants, fish, insects and mammals. The location of Green Planet is at City Walk and the timing is from 10 am to 6 pm.
7. Desert Safari in August
Desert Safari is a major attraction in the months of July to September as although during the day it is scorching hot, as the desert sand gets heated up very quickly, yet in the afternoon it gets cooler soon. The Safaris are a wonderful adventure during the pleasantly cool evenings. The month of August is usually referred to as the hottest of all months and humid too, in Dubai as there is no rain at all.
As the temperature started cooling down in the evening, you can consider for Desert Safari using a reliable travel agency. Depending on the safari location, the distance from Dubai to the Desert Safari could be 20 to 50 km and it takes 30-45 minutes to reach the place. Tourist and local prefer for New Year desert safari trip during the December month,. Here are some of the prices that are comparable on a Desert Safari. The Premium Price for a Desert Safari is AED 350 for an adult and AED 330 for kids, please note that the price may get change. If you long to go on a Desert Safari along with dinner, the adult pricing comes to AED 100 and so is it for the kids. Dune Buggy Desert Safari which is only meant for the adults in AED 950. The Safari along with the camel ride is AED 250 for the adults and AED 200 for the kids.
7. The Lost Chambers Aquarium
The Lost Chambers Aquarium is the best place to be in if you visit Dubai in the month of August amidst the scorching heat. This aquarium is the home to 65,000 startling aquatic creatures including Piranhas, eels, sharks and seahorses. They reside in mazes underwater and these marine beings are exhibited in the Aquatheatre interactive show that holds the views spellbound.
8. IFLY Dubai
If you are looking to find some indoor thrill and adventure in the hot summer months in Dubai.IFLY Dubai should provide you with the most unique of all experiences. Here, the experience equates to that of even base jumping, sky diving and bungee jumping. You may fly from a height of four metres above the ground with coaches and right instructors to guide you through the flight. This is a unique experience in the mall.
Conclusion
Therefore, a trip to Dubai in August with the scorching sun overhead and humidity to match that, without a drop of rain can still be planned. How is that? Well, you will get the best discounts on fights and hotel tariffs and in the shopping malls. The only way out is staying indoors as much as you can in the air-conditioned malls and get ready for indoor fun and adventure.
Desert Safaris are possible too because of the cool evenings in the desert when the Safaris are usually held. Dress in light clothes, well covered to keep away from the scorching rays and get ready to bask in the fun and merriment of the indoor entertainment. You have a pocket friendly deal too that keeps you happy. The summer surprizes at the shopping malls with a massive discount adds to the fun n’ frolicof enjoying an August holiday in Dubai.
