Deira, Dubai
Deira is a neighborhood and central business district in Dubai. It is one of the 17 most looked-up sights in the United Arab Emirates and ranks 14th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching about 40 °C. The coolest months are January and December, when highs are around 23 °C to 25 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, though January and December see about 19 mm to 21 mm of rain.
Deira is 6 km from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and 130 km from Abu Dhabi. Nearby locations include Bur Dubai, which is 2.1 km away, the Dubai Frame, and the Museum of the Future. Other close sites include Emirates Towers and the Burj Khalifa.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 41 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 23 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 19 | 26 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
