SeasonMapUnited Arab Emirates in December
December is one of United Arab Emirates's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 4 destinations average 90/100, led by Fujairah at 93 — 26°C and 2 rainy days — while Dubai trails at 86 with 5 mm of rain.
#3 of 12 months for United Arab Emirates · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in United Arab Emirates in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fujairah | Beach | 26°C | 11 mm · 2 days | 93 tier S | — |
| 2 | Ras Al Khaimah | Beach | 26°C | 17 mm · 2 days | 93 tier S | — |
| 3 | Abu Dhabi | City | 26°C | 2 mm · 1 day | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 4 | Dubai | City | 26°C | 5 mm · 1 day | 86 tier A | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in United Arab Emirates in December
- New Year's Eve fireworks · Ras Al Khaimah · 31 Dec – 1 Jan
- Al Dhafra Festival · Abu Dhabi · 27 Oct – 22 Jan (usually)
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix · Abu Dhabi · 3–6 Dec
- UAE National Day · Abu Dhabi and 2 more places · 1–3 Dec
- Dubai Shopping Festival · Dubai · 8 Dec – 31 Jan (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 3 of United Arab Emirates's 3 well-known places this month.