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Originally Posted by greatexpectations
Hi, Looking at moving to Dubai...but noticed the BBC website described the weather as extremely uncomfortable for 5 months of the year... 
Would greatly appreciate the perspective of current expats on this...
Also, how suitable is Dubai as a place for kids. Do they end up caged indoors playing computer games due to the heat???
Many thanks for your advice and views.... |
Correct - the weather can be very hot for a period of time ( I think early June until end of Sept are hot- with July + August being the hottest)
You are looking at temps in the mid- high 30's right up to high 40's-and yes, I've seen 50 degrees too!!
I find the heat is bearable, it is the humidity that is the killer!
Dubai, and the emirates as a whole is suitable for families. (we have 3 kids)
My kids dont sit around and play computer games all day - wouldnt matter where we lived in the world.
A lot of schools run summer camps, with lots of activities for the kids, play centres in malls etc for smaller kids, or swimming etc (morning/late afternoon), or be adventurous at home...crafts, games etc.