When Epiphany frosts are cracking in Russia or the weather is slushy and dank, you really want to soak up the warm and bright sun. You can arrange such a holiday for yourself by going to the UAE in January for a vacation. This oasis of comfort and luxury will give you an unforgettable experience.
Rest in the Emirates is a gentle and warm sun in the middle of winter, a beautiful tan. Tours to the UAE in January are very popular in our country. There are many amazing features that will impress, excite and delight you: magnificent desert landscapes, endless dunes, red sand, emerald lakes.
Thanks to the mild climate, a holiday in the UAE in January will delight you with new vivid impressions, will allow you to combine sightseeing, educational and beach holidays in one trip, however, without swimming in the sea. But this shortcoming can be easily corrected by the magnificent indoor pools with sea water, which are available in almost all local hotels.
Temperature in UAE in January
The country is located in a dry subtropical climate. In mid-January, the air here warms up to +23 ° C, which allows tourists to buybeautiful golden tan, take a walk by the sea. All beaches in the UAE are surrounded by parks with palm trees and reserved places for barbecues and barbecues.
The weather in the UAE in January is conducive to relaxation: there is practically no rain during this period. The water temperature is not too high, but the daredevils still swim. They are not embarrassed that the water warms up only to +20 ° C. Evenings in January in the Emirates are cool (+13 °C), so a light windbreaker for walking will not hurt.
In the evening, tourists like to ride around the bay. Boats gliding across the dark water surface, which reflects the sparkling skyscrapers, beautiful music - all this is an incomparable pleasure.
Where is the best place to relax in January?
In Dubai, usually at this time the weather is just great. At the end of the month, the water in the sea warms up to +20 °C. The same situation is observed in Sharjah, where the average daytime temperature is around +23 °C. Although there are very few rainy days in January in the UAE, in some parts of the country they are more likely. For example, in Fujairah it rains 4-5 days a month. Northern regions are considered less rainy.
Dubai
Many experienced tourists are sure that Dubai is the best place for a holiday in the UAE in January - an amazing city with ancient Arab streets that are surprisingly harmoniously combined with modern European skyscrapers. Here you can visit a wonderful example of Arabic architecture - the Jumeirah Mosque.
History lovers will be interested in the Dubai Museum, located inan ancient fortress, the age of which is estimated at two centuries. The windmills built by the merchants are still in operation. And the luxurious palaces of the sheikhs delight with their magnificence not only tourists, but also specialists in the field of history and architecture.
Tourists will be impressed by the modern building of the World Trade Center, artificial Palm Islands and many other pearls of this amazing city.
Entertainment and excursions
In the UAE in January, a real paradise for shopaholics and those who like to try their luck in numerous lotteries. After the New Year, an event called the Dubai Shopping Festival starts in the country. During this time, discounts usually reach 80%, and they concern not only clothing, but also household items and electronics. The main event of this event is the drawing of valuable prizes - elite brands of cars and gold bars.
Extreme lovers will not be bored in the Emirates either. In this country, there are many options for spending leisure time and this category of vacationers: balloon flights, helicopter rides, swimming with sharks in the largest Dubai Mall aquarium, parachuting, camel racing, riding on sand dunes in a jeep.
And if you miss the snow (it happens), you should go to Ski Dubai - the original winter center. Young travelers, as well as adults, will enjoy relaxing in the country's theme parks, of which there are a lot here, for example, the modern Wild Wadi. In himcreated artificial waves. Be sure to visit Adventureland and Wonderland amusement parks, Kidzania's most interesting city of professions.
Camel Festival
In the UAE, the Camel Festival is held annually in January. This bright and spectacular event takes place in Abu Dhabi. We are sure that both adults and young guests of the festival will enjoy watching camel races or taking part in an unusual beauty contest, the participants of which are the majestic "ships of the desert".
Auto show
Connoisseurs and connoisseurs of cars can visit the famous auto show Awafi. Here you can see classic car models from previous years or rare collectible cars.
Beach vacation
Emirates is an elite holiday destination, it is quite natural that the beaches in the country are appropriate. However, holidays in the UAE in January usually do not involve swimming in the sea, since the water cools noticeably in January. It is warmest at this time on the coast of the Persian Gulf: near the coastline it is about +20 °C. In Fujairah, which overlooks the Indian Ocean, this figure is even lower, +18 °C.
It's pretty windy in the Emirates in January, so there aren't too many daredevils venturing into the water. And almost all guests of the country love to walk along the coast, sunbathe in a sun lounger under a very mild sun. In the UAE, on many beaches, the waves are quite strong so that you can comfortably surf. This sport is common in almost all resorts. Persian Gulf.
In Dubai, guests are always happy to meet the Wild Wadi entertainment center, where you can go in for body surfing, and Wollongong Beach. There are a lot of water parks in the country. Each of them is a real city. You can stay here all day without feeling bored. Wild Wadi is considered the largest and most famous. In addition to numerous attractions, dizzying slides and a well-equipped children's area, there is an artificial wave pool, which is why surfers have chosen it.
By visiting this country in January, you will feel the hospitality of the locals, get acquainted with the latest achievements in science and technology. We should not forget that tours to the UAE in winter are much cheaper than in summer, but this does not affect the quality of recreation and service.
