Winter in Dubai is simply the best.
The weather is most pleasant from around November to March. It hardly ever rains—maybe 360 days of sunshine a year—and when it does rain, it’s just a gentle sprinkle. That wild storm in 2024? It might take another hundred years before something like that happens again.
On a crisp night, when the temperature hovers around 16 to 20°C…
We hang a couple of fairy lights among the trees in the garden, light some candles, and play Lisa Ono’s soothing Bossa Nova on the speakers. We sit around in the yard, grilling, chatting, enjoying the breeze—it’s pure bliss. For those who enjoy shisha, the sweet aroma drifts gently through the air as they exhale, adding another layer of calm to the evening.
One of the best things about Dubai is that you never have to worry about the weather ruining an outdoor gathering. Unlike Hamburg, where you always need a Plan B for rain—and you will end up using it!
Just yesterday, a friend who visited my home said how peaceful it is around here. “It’s such a cozy, tucked-away little haven,” she said. I told her, this is my favorite part of Dubai—not only is it close to the sea, but the location was chosen carefully. Whether it’s getting to work or school, we rarely get caught in traffic.
This is a neighborhood with its own rhythm. A local enclave—Jumeirah/Umm Suqeim—where the land and homes aren’t open to foreign buyers. Because of that, the area hasn’t developed as rapidly as other parts of Dubai over the past decade. Sure, there’s been change, but you won’t find any towering skyscrapers here. The coast has been transformed into a ribbon of leisure: jogging paths, bike lanes, cafes, seaside dinners, late-night bites, and places to move and breathe.
Every time I drive home, leaving the concrete jungle behind, my car glides into a quieter zone of low-rise houses. I glance toward the sky above the Persian Gulf, and half of the day’s stress just melts away.
This is my little paradise.
