Dubai, United Arab Emirates uses Asia/Dubai, currently +04 (UTC+04:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Dubai is one of the larger cities in the United Arab Emirates, with a population of about 3.8 million. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Downtown Dubai and the Marina area put you close to major landmarks and dining, with the metro connecting both to the wider city. Areas further from the coast tend to be quieter and more residential, still well connected by road.
The Burj Khalifa and the wider downtown skyline are especially striking at sunset and after dark when the city lights up. Outdoor attractions are far more comfortable to visit in the early morning or evening given the daytime heat for much of the year.
The metro is modern, air-conditioned, and connects many major areas, making it a comfortable way to avoid midday heat. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are widely used and convenient for routes the metro doesn't directly cover.
The cooler months from November through March bring pleasant, comfortable temperatures for outdoor activity. Summer is very hot and humid, with most life shifting indoors to air-conditioned spaces during the day.
United Arab Emirates uses the AED, calling code +971.
The United Arab Emirates uses the dirham, and Arabic is the official language, though English is widely spoken and used in business and tourism. Modest dress is appreciated in more traditional or religious settings.