November brings some of the most pleasant weather of the year, perfect for exploring Dubai’s great outdoors again and seeing many seasonal events return for the winter season.
Let’s take a look at everything that will be happening around the city.
Temperatures drop significantly over November from highs of 38°C/100°F at the start of the month down to the high 20s/low 80s by month-end. Overnight lows are around 20°C/68°F, and morning fog can be a common occurrence as the humidity starts to fall, leading to some spectacular cityscape views.
The sea temperature averages 28.4°C/83°F, so it is still pleasant to take a refreshing dip in the water. It is also perfect for sun worshippers without getting too hot and sweaty.
From Flag Day on 3 November, see the city painted Red, Green, White & Black for the month
Dubai Special Events November 2026
Flag Day – Held every year on the 3rd of November, Emiratis take great pride and honour in displaying their National Flag. Signalling the unification of the 7 Emirates, the flag represents justice, peace, tolerance, power, and moderation. Homes and businesses will unfurl their flags on this day, and all the way through to Eid al Etihad (National Day) on 2-3 December, you will see the city blanketed in red, green, white & black.
Throughout November, tourists should head to Kite Beach for the largets ‘Flag Garden‘ experience.
Dubai Design Week – The region’s largest creative festival, held in Dubai Design District between 4 and 9 November 2025 covers architecture through to interior design and graphic design.
Middle East Hunting Expotakes place from 6 -10 November 2025 – Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai Expo City
Thanksgiving – US expats will celebrate in style at venues across the city! Thursday, 27 November 2025
Music, Comedy & Drama
’Al Hadaba’ himself, the legendary Amr Diab will perform live at the Coca-Cola Arena on 1 November.
Grease is still the word at Dubai Opera as we start this month, as the iconic musical concludes its run at the Dubai Opera on 2 November.
Monday, 3 November sees ‘Queen of Emotions’ Elissa singing live at Dubai Opera.
Butterfly Carnival Music Fest, a global fusion of culture, music & unity, is scheduled for 8 &9 November 2025 – Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
The UNTOLD music festival returns to Dubai from 6-9 November with a range of international DJs and musical acts including Yungblud, Armin Van Buuren, Axwell, the Sugababes and Nora Fatehi – Dubai Parks and Resorts.
Influential British band, Deep Purple, will return to the stage at the Coca-Cola Arena on 20 November, belting out hits like ‘Smoke on the Water’, ‘Black Night’, and ‘Fireball’.
The two-time Latin Grammy Award Winner, Antonio Rey, will bring a night of flamenco to the Dubai Opera on 20 November, in a captivating performance that’s sure to leave you with goosebumps.
-Are you a Taylor Swift fan? Missed getting tickets for the real thing? Then why not head to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel on 21 & 22 November for the next best things, as Kaylie Malonebrings her sensational Taylor Swift tribute act to Dubai.
Former Boyzone frontman, Ronan Keating, will be serenading audiences at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on 21 November.
Legendary tribute act Bjorn Again, bring the Greatest Hits of Abba to Dubai on 21 November – Dubai Opera.
The 21 November also sees British jazz-funk band Level 42performing live at Bla Bla Dubai.
Ska-pop legends Madness will be hitting the stage at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on 22 November, with classic hits like ‘It must be love’, ‘Baggy Trousers’ and ‘Our House’.
Seven-time Grammy and Academy award winning singer, songwriter and composer, John Batiste, will bring his musical brilliance to Dubai Opera on 23 November. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to book early!
Enjoy Lebanese singer Marilyne Naaman’simpressive vocal range at Dubai Opera on 26 November.
Celebrated worldwide as the ‘Emperor of Sound’, multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning producer, rapper and songwriter, Timbaland, will the Coca-Cola Arena on 28 November.
Sport
The Dubai Fitness Challenge is always a great way to work off the days spent indoors during the summer. Running 1 November through 30 November 2025; there’s always a huge variety of events to get involved with across the city, including The Dubai Run on 23 November.
You can enter your furry friends into Dubai’s most exciting canine competition, the Wagathon, taking place on 16 November 2025 – More details coming soon!
Dubai Rugby 7s is one of the city’s most anticipated international sporting events of the year, bringing local and international sporting talent together from 28 -30 November 2025 – Rugby 7’s Stadium
As the weather is starting to cool, it’s a great time to check out the return of some amazing seasonal events and enjoy the great outdoors.
Dubai Global Village will be reopened for Season 30 and will run through until early May 2026. An incredible world showcase of food, shopping, and entertainment (like a mini Expo 2020 every year!) – and with an entry fee of only 30 AED, it’s one of the bargain night spots in Dubai.
Explore the city from the water. Many services offer tours from several locations, including the Dubai Canal, Dubai Creek, and Dubai Marina. Our top pick is to hire a small group boat and choose your own itinerary, BYO your snacks, and let your captain whisk you around Dubai’s top sites!
Take on an evening desert safari, quad bike, ride a camel, and enjoy a traditional Bedouin feast while watching a belly dancing show and smoking shisha! Check out just some of the available options here, or even consider an overnight desert camp.
Attend an outdoor market, such as Ripe Market, held every Saturday & Sunday.
Try out one of Dubai’s evening Brunches, many are held in outdoor gardens, for a unique Dubai experience.
Enjoy sundowner drinks from many of Dubai’s most exclusive beachfronts and rooftops.
Day Trips from Dubai in November 2026
Check out the Yas Island theme parks – Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World and the newly opened SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.
There’s still plenty to explore beyond Dubai City, too; there are 7 Emirates in the UAE to be explored! If you head south to the mountains and northeast to the Northern Emirates, you’ll discover a whole different side of the country.
Some suggestions for the cooler days of November:
Day trip to Hatta in the Hatta Mountains – enjoy a variety of outdoor sports at Wadi Hub and water-based activities at Hatta Dam. You can hike mountain bikes or even horse ride through the mountainous desert terrain at this outdoor adventure hot spot, which is super popular on weekends (book early!)
Take on the UAE’s tallest peak Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah and enjoy a huge variety of outdoor adrenaline activities from the world’s longest zipline to the Jais Sky Maze perched atop the mountain.
Your younger tots will absolutely adore the outdoor playground set up at Al Barari, a pirate ship, and waterplay is the centrepiece of this hidden urban oasis, perfect for the cooler months in Dubai.
The nighttime extravaganza Dubai Garden Glow is back for its 11th season. A beautiful evening light display; get there early to also experience the Dinosaur park as day turns to night, then watch the light show come alive.
Get kids active outside at Aventura Parks. A ropes and zipline course will see them confidently flying through the treetops of the Ghaf forest in Mushrif Park.
Dubai Safari Park – A nature experience not far from the city, the new and improved safari park promises families the opportunity to see over 3000 animals through interactive experiences and large enclosures.
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