The UAE in January 2027
A long cool stretch with the Shopping Festival to 17 January, Al Hosn Festival from the 15th, RAK Art from the 22nd and festivals running on at Al Wathba and Global Village.
The coolest month: highs about 24 to 25, nights about 14, and the clearest skies.
Desert nights, stargazing, hiking and outdoor dining.
Desert evenings can be genuinely cold, so bring a jacket. Weekends are busy.
18 events in January 2027
Dubai Miracle Garden reopens, Season 15
Dubai Safari Park reopens, Season 8
Spices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian Ocean
Global Village Dubai, Season 31
Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial
Sheikh Zayed Festival 2026-27
Dubai Racing Carnival opens
Art Here 2026 and the Richard Mille Art Prize
Living Legacies. Protecting Heritage. Building Hope
Dubai Shopping Festival (32nd edition)
Liwa International Festival 2026-27
New Year's Eve in the UAE 2026
Swan Lake on Ice
Al Hosn Festival 2027
Dubai Marathon
Hero Dubai Desert Classic
RAK Art Festival 2027
Buena Vista Social Club Legacy Concert
Best in January
January 2027: common questions
What are the biggest events in the UAE in January 2027?+
Dubai Miracle Garden reopens, Season 15 (Opened 8 Oct 2026, runs to 31 May 2027); Dubai Safari Park reopens, Season 8 (Opened 12 Oct 2026); Spices and Wonders: Sailing the Indian Ocean (14 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027); Global Village Dubai, Season 31 (Opened 14 Oct 2026, runs until May 2027); Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial (Al Ain from 23 Oct 2026; Abu Dhabi from 15 Nov; on show into 2027).
What is the weather like in the UAE in January?+
The coolest month: highs about 24 to 25, nights about 14, and the clearest skies.
Is January a good time to visit the UAE?+
A long cool stretch with the Shopping Festival to 17 January, Al Hosn Festival from the 15th, RAK Art from the 22nd and festivals running on at Al Wathba and Global Village. Desert evenings can be genuinely cold, so bring a jacket. Weekends are busy.