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 3 and 8 November 2026 covers architecture through to interior design and graphic design.
Thanksgiving – US expats will celebrate in style at venues across the city! Thursday, 26 November 2025
Music, Comedy & Drama
Acclaimed British singer, pianist and composer, Benjamin Clementine, will be performing live at Dubai Opera on 1 November
On the same night (1 November), the Theatre of Digital Art will offer an art-deco inspired soiree with its Gatsby Jazz Night featuring a variety of media including cinema, theatre and live music.
For a night of historical whimsy, catch the last performance of ‘The Big Wooden Whoopsie’ at The Junction also on 1 November.
Catch one of the biggest names in Russian contemporary music, JONY, at the Coca-Cola Arena on 4 November.
Internationally acclaimed tenor, Luca Minnelli, will be performing with a live orchestra at Dubai Opera on 5 November.
Enjoy Queen of the Night – a tribute to Whitney Houston at the Dubai Opera on 6 November.
Experience iconic dance anthems reimagined with this orchestral rendition at Dubai Opera, the Ministry of Sound Classical promises a night of 90s nostalgia with a slightly different beat on 7 November.
Novah will be spinning the decks at Hive, Soho Garden, on 7 November
ABBA fans should miss the ABBA-ESQUE party at Live & Kicking aboard the QE2 also on 7 November
Families with very small children will enjoy the stage retelling of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillarat Meyana Theatre from 8-10 November.
Tartar-Russian electronic hip-hop duo, Aigel, will be performing for the first time in Dubai on 10 November – at The Fringe Warehouse, Alserkal Avenue
Enjoy The Awakening of Winter, a spectacular circus performance suitable for the whole family at the Theatre of Digital Art on 14 November.
For something a little different, why not spend a night with When Chai Met Toast, a popular multilingual indie-folk band formed in Kerala, at The New Covent Garden Theatre on 14 November.
The Megacampus Summit, the world’s largest lecture event, will take place at the Coca-Cola Arena from 20-21 November, featuring talks from Academy Award-winning film-maker James Cameron, Magnus Carlson, the greatest chess player of all time, UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
A tribute to Ludovico Einaudi by Tynda Musicwill take place on 20 November at The New Covent Garden Theatre.
Immerse yourself in the orchestra dance anthems of Synthony x Faithless at Bla Bla by McGettigans on 21 November.
The Dubai Fitness Challenge is always a great way to work off the days spent indoors during the summer. Running 31 October through 29 November 2026; there’s always a huge variety of events to get involved with across the city, including The Dubai Run on 22 November.
You can enter your furry friends into Dubai’s most exciting canine competition, the Wagathon, taking place on 2 November 2026 – 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 27 -29 November 2026 – 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 2027. 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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