Planning Your Off-Season Trip Carefully
Weather check: If you're travelling in the off-season make sure to check the weather - the main reason behind cheap hotel rates and airline fares. In warm weather countries like UAE, the off-season takes place during summer months, while in colder climates, lower prices come into effect during the winter.
For example, Dubai hotels and flights will fetch you rock bottom prices in July-August, but you'll not able to explore the outdoors in the blazing 50°C heat. The best way to get around this problem is to visit Dubai during the 'shoulder season'. This is the period just before or after the off-season when you can get the discounted rates without getting particularly affected by the summer heat. You can visit Dubai in May or September when the heat is less but the discounts are still available.
Attractions may be closed: Do check the tourism office of Dubai in advance if some tourist attractions or venues are closed during the summer season or open only for fixed hours. This way, you can customize your itinerary accordingly.
Check for hotel renovations: Many hotels take up renovations and repairing during the off-peak season. It means, you'll pay a fraction of the cost, there will be fewer tourists but will also have the suffer the almost inevitable construction noise. So, try to book a room as much away from construction work and negotiate a lower room rate to make up for the inconvenience.
Events, Festivals may increase your travel costs: Check beforehand for any events or festivals that coincide with your visit, as it may lead to an invasion of tourists. As the prices soar, you may inadvertently end up spending a lot more on your stay and food than expected.
Attractions may be closed: Do check the tourism office of Dubai in advance if some tourist attractions or venues are closed during the summer season or open only for fixed hours. This way, you can customize your itinerary accordingly.
Check for hotel renovations: Many hotels take up renovations and repairing during the off-peak season. It means, you'll pay a fraction of the cost, there will be fewer tourists but will also have the suffer the almost inevitable construction noise. So, try to book a room as much away from construction work and negotiate a lower room rate to make up for the inconvenience.
Events, Festivals may increase your travel costs: Check beforehand for any events or festivals that coincide with your visit, as it may lead to an invasion of tourists. As the prices soar, you may inadvertently end up spending a lot more on your stay and food than expected.
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Can you recommend on a holiday in Dubai for the first week in August 2017. My friends are saying it will be too hot but others are saying that it is still doable.
My biggest concern is that we wont be able to do anything that we want to, such as; sky diving over the palm, quads in the desert, swimming with dolphins?
Can you please advise me if it is a good time to go?
Thanks,
Adam
Dubai in August will be too hot!! You will have certain limitations since most of the outdoor activities during day time will be impossible. But you can enjoy some indoor activities such as Indoor Skydiving and some early morning outdoor activities. There are plenty of things to do in Dubai during summer too. Take a look at various Dubai Tours.
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