Dreaming of Dubai in November? Here’s What’s on November 2024

Dubai Average Weather in November

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.

You can read our complete guide to Dubai Weather in November here and our suggested ideas of what to pack for Dubai in November.

Dubai Special Events November 2024

Here are some of the special cultural events taking place in November 2024:

• 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 National Day on the 2nd of December, you will see the city blanketed in red, green, white & black.
• Dubai Design Week – The region’s largest creative festival, held in Dubai Design District between 5 and 10 November 2024 covers architecture through to interior design and graphic design.
• Middle East Hunting Expo takes place from 7-10 November 2024 – Skydive Dubai
• Diwali, the festival of light, will bring joy to the UAE’s Hindu community and others with events around the city, including at the Global Village from 28 October until 3 November.
• Thanksgiving – US expats will celebrate in style at venues across the city! Thursday, 28 November 2024

Music, Comedy & Drama

• Icon band The Human League will kick off the month’s mega music celebrations on 1 November 2024 – BlaBla Dubai
• MixTape will be back on 2 November at Bla Bla Dubai, with throwback pop classics; 80s and 90s performances from S Club, Peter Andre, Mel C and Gareth Gates- with more artists still to be announced!
• Join Sebastian Ingrosso from Swedish House Mafia for a night of electrifying beats at Terra Solis on 2 November.
• Get set for a hilarious night of comedy with Black Adder Goes Forth, presented by Dubai Drama Group 8 & 9 November 2024 – The Junction, Alserkal Avenue
• Late night music party KEINEMUSIK will take place on 9 November 2024 – Soho Beach Island (Chile, World Islands)
• Butterfly Carnival Music Fest, a global fusion of culture, music & unity, advertising itself as ‘Dubai’s Biggest Outdoor Brunch’, is scheduled for 9 November 2024 – Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
• Songstress Lea Salonga – of West End and Broadway fame – will return to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena for just one night on 10 November
• One of hip-hop’s biggest names Wiz Khalifa will be performing on 16 November 2024 – Coca-Cola Arena
• Vishal Mishra will be performing on 22 November 2024 at Coca-Cola Arena
• November 22 will see Billy Ocean and 90’s girl group B*Witched take to the stage at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Stadium.
• Brazilian legend Marisa Monte will perform her unique form on samba, PRB and pop live on stage on 23 November 2024 – Bla Bla
• Comedian Ravi Gupta will be live on stage on 30 November 2024 at Dubai Heights Academy
• Legendary British band The Streets are sure to fill the Coca-Cola Arena on November 30 with a high energy performance of their best known songs.
• Dubai Opera also has an impressive line up this month with performances by many international artists including Ibrahim Maalouf (2 November) and Guy Manoukian (3 November) as well as the Dubai Opera Ball on November 15 – all before the much loved musical ‘Singin in the Rain’ takes to the stage on November 30.

Sport

• Fancy a spooky Halloween inspired run? Then join Dubai Fitness Challenge’s Halloween Run at City Walk on 2 November.
• Dubai Women’s Run will take place on 3 November starting at Al Forsan Expo City.
• You can enter your furry friends into Dubai’s most exciting canine competition, the Wagathon taking place at Riverland Dubai on 2 November.
• November 10 also sees the Mushrif Park Half Marathon.
• Get active and involved in The Music Run on 16 November 2024 at Meydan Race Course
• 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 29 November to 1 December 2024 – Rugby 7’s Stadium

Suggested Dubai Activities in November 2024

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 29 and will run through until early May 2025. An incredible world showcase of food, shopping, and entertainment (like a mini Expo2020 every year!) – and only 30 AED entry, 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!

• Attend an outdoor market, such as Ripe Market, held every Saturday & Sunday.

• Enjoy sundowner drinks from many of Dubai’s most exclusive beachfronts and rooftops.

Day Trips from Dubai in November 2024

• 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!)

Our complete day-trippers guide for Dubai can be found here

With the Kids in Dubai in November 2024

• 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.

You can find our complete guide of things to do with your kids in Dubai here.

Check out the best things to do in every month in Dubai here!