Author: Anastasia
Still wondering where to spend the May holidays? Relatively recently - in December - we were in the Emirates. And still being impressed, we prepared the material. In the article, we will go over the UAE in May 2021: weather, cost of tours, reviews and which resort is better to choose.
The UAE is open for Russians. You can get there, as before, in two ways:
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Do you need a visa to the UAE?
No visa required. Upon arrival at the airport, you will receive a stamp in your passport that allows you to stay in the Emirates for up to 90 days. All you need to have with you is a foreign (+6 months in stock) and medical insurance, although she is asked sooo rarely.
About entering Dubai in 2021.
So far, only Dubai and Sharjah accept tourists without quarantine. But with certain conditions:
- Carry a negative PCR test on paper - in English and not older than 72 hours, the time is counted from the moment of taking a smear.
- Upon arrival in Dubai at the airport, take another test - already free of charge.
- To wait for the results in your hotel - as a rule, it is 1-3 days (according to tourists' reviews, more often than one).
- Children under 12 do not take any tests.
- Insurance is obligatory for every tourist, covering covid - it is easy to buy it on Cherekhapa, and the pre-downloaded mobile application Covid19 DXB Smart App.
Beach holidays in the UAE - weather in May
So, what's the weather like in the UAE in May? The country's climate is tropical desert. This means that summer (already in June) will be hot as hell. BUT May is the last monthwhen a beach holiday on the shore promises to be comfortable. And the price tag on it is not so biting. That is why tourists still go to the Emirates, but not in such a crowd.
Air and water temperature in the UAE
The average air temperature in the UAE in May is + 36.8 ° C. But do not rush to fill your suitcase with very light clothes. The sun is already very active in mid-May, and air conditioners work in all shops, cafes, and metro stations. Bring something loose and natural, a hat and sunscreen.
The average sea temperature is + 29 ° C. Is it possible to swim in May? Necessary. The sea is really here new milk - I don’t want to get out, but I don’t want to cool down from the heat either.
There are many places to choose from in the Emirates. But where exactly to head in the spring? Study the table below ↓
Resorts in United Arab Emirates: water and air temperature in May
| Outdoor, ° C | At sea, ° C | |
| Dubai | +36,4 | +29 |
| Abu Dhabi | +37,2 | +29,6 |
| Ajman | +37 | +29 |
| Ras al-Khaimah | +37,7 | +28,8 |
| Fujairah | +36,2 | +29,9 |
| Sharjah | +36,4 | +29 |
We advise you to go to the UAE in early May. It is still fresh, and there is something to breathe. Precipitation is unlikely, but even if it starts to rain (a drop or two), it will bring a pleasant coolness with it. In general, the May weather is rich in sunny days.
But the UAE at the end of May is no longer such a favorable place - it is hot, very hot. And if you have a hard time tolerating high temperatures, keep in mind that the thermometer reading is over + 40 ° C.
UAE resorts in May - where is the best place to relax?
We continue the topic of where it is better to relax in the UAE in May.
Dubai
An excellent observation deck on the Burj Khalifa from the side of Bin Rashid Boulevard / we go to the Souk Madinat shopping center to see the Burj Al Arab hotel up close
City of skyscrapers, innovation and namesake emirate. Almost all the buildings here come with the prefix "very / aya": the great Jumeirah Mosque, the high building of Burj Khalifa, large artificial islands. For more information - impressions, useful tips - look in our Dubai guide.
ABU DHABI
One of the main attractions of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Mosque
(went with a guided tour)
Capital UAE, where they mainly go to get impressed with the mosque and entertain children (and themselves, of course) in amusement parks. Beach conditions are not ideal here: Abu Dhabi is a bunch of islands with stagnant water and mangroves along the coast.
RAS-AL-KHAYMA
Beach and street in Ras al Khaimah / in February we swam
The answer to the question "where is the warmer in the UAE in May." Emirate beach and the most northern. For a classic stay in an all-inclusive hotel by the sea, sorry, by the Persian Gulf. And May is one of the best months for the location. Everything, as the doctor ordered: the purest water, the sun, the Khojar mountains. By the way, if you take Dubai in May for comparison, then here - in Ras Al Khaimah - it is cheaper.
SHARJAH
Free beach, which is brought from hotels (but we do not recommend swimming here)
The neighboring emirate of Dubai. Another one, but already conservative... No alcohol, hookah, and it is better for girls not to experiment with open clothes (these are the orders). But here it is cheaper, and therefore tourists come. And the beaches are not much different from the public ones in Dubai - the same sand, the same water.
FUJEIRA
The only emirate located on the shores of the Gulf of Oman (while the rest are in Persian). Calm and quiet location, even more a province. Without skyscrapers and huge malls. Suitable for those who plan to spend part of the high season (April-May) in the UAE away from the bustle of the city. In addition to the waters of the bay and the Khojar mountains, tourists will be interested in the Fujairah Museum (excavated artifacts of Kidfa and Bitnaza are on display), the Bidiya mosque and the Al Heil Castle.
Dubai in May - 2021
Dubai in May is a good time and place: the season is still, and the sun does not beat down like in summer.
Tell us about the prices? We click. In May (especially the second half) is quite affordable.
There is one tricky "but" for party-goers (at least in the shower). In 2021, holidays in the UAE in May will be half Ramadan (from April 12 to May 11). What means:
🙁 Do not snack on a hamburger or drink it with cola before sunset on the street and in other public places (the balcony of the room is prohibited)
🙁 No dancing or music in bars or other places
🙁 Alcohol only within the room
😊 Running to shopping malls, there is a season of sales
Price for tours to the UAE in May - 2021
Where can I find prices for tours and so to keep within the family budget? The country is not cheap.
UAE for May holidays
Online tour aggregators are the most convenient thing that can be. Here are offers from all leading tour operators, and the cost directly, and real reviews of tourists about hotels:
- Travelata
- Level.Travel
- Onlinetours
Services search and filter offers in ascending order of amount. Plus, they suggest favorable departure dates.
What's the price:
✓ A regular tour for two from Moscow in April-May for 7 days starts from 60 thousand, and a voucher for 10 days - from 70 000 rubles
✓ From Samara according to the same criteria (7 days) - from 75 thousand, from Kazan - from 72 000 rubles
✓ Tour to the UAE in May for 7 days all inclusive will cost from 80,000 rubles
✓ It is Dubai for the May holidays in 2021 (a week for a couple) - from 70,000 rubles
Explanation of strange prices for tours in 2021.
To be honest, this year the prices for the vouchers are not at all pleasing. Look at the cost twice as high as normal and think, maybe in Sochi? ... The fact is that so far the tours come with regular flights on Aeroflot and Emirates - charters are still not allowed into the sky. Hence the inadequate pricing, sometimes jumping up to 200 thousand for a typical hotel.
A selection of hotels in the UAE - top 10
At the moment, it's cheaper to organize everything yourself. Take a ticket on Aviasales - you can take a direct flight from Moscow, Kazan, Yekaterinburg or Grozny; and book a hotel on RoomGuru - you can drive in the options from the list below and make sure that it is more profitable this way.
Best does not mean expensive. We tried to select the best hotels according to the reviews of tourists and the cost in 7 days for two round. In some they were themselves.
SHARJAH
- 4 * Occidental Sharjah Grand - one of the few beach hotels in Sharjah, works on all (but more profitable hb or breakfast). Recommended as a great option for families with a child.
Tour price: from 70,000 rubles - 3 * Centro Sharjah by Rotana is the hotel where we stayed in December. Behind such a price there are inconveniences (although for someone how): The center is located near the Sharjah airport, there is nothing around, but once a day they are taken to either the beach or to Dubai for free, it will not work to combine. But there is a heated pool :) We liked it!
Tour price: from 55,000 rubles - 3 * Citymax Hotel Sharjah - cheap, but not angry; suitable for those who are ready for a half-hour walk to the beach if they miss the transfer.
Tour price: from 62,000 rubles
Heated pool and lobby at our 3 * Centro Sharjah by Rotana
Dubai
- Marina View is an apart-hotel with an “everything is close by” location - the metro, the beach, and the Marina. And, of course, the view from the room.
Tour price: from 70,000 rubles - 5 * JA Beach Hotel is a huge hotel focused on children's holidays (but not like in Turkey), a good beach and the sea.
Tour price: from 100,000 rubles - 2 * Holiday Inn Express Dubai Jumeirah - if you need to go to Dubai, but on a budget and not in a hole. Located, one might say, in the center, 20 minutes walk from the best Dubai beach La Mer (free).
Tour price: from 62,000 rubles
FUJEIRA
- 5 * Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort is a popular Arabic-style hotel among Russian vacationers. On the one hand, there are mountains, on the other, the ocean.
Tour price: from 80,000 rubles - 4 * Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort & SPA is the only hotel within wallet-friendly reach to Fujairah (every day there is a free shuttle to Fujairah mall, from where you can wave to the city). There are many Russians, many families with children, but they somehow do not interfere and they are not noticeable.
Tour price: from 72 000 rubles
AJMAN
- 5 * Bahi Ajman Palace is a hotel on the 1st line, tourists note that the price-quality ratio is high, plus pleasant staff. The disadvantages are a small beach and territory.
Tour price: from 75 000 rubles - 4 * Ramada Beach - good location, private beach, lots of positive reviews.
Tour price: from 72 000 rubles
Attractions in the UAE - what to do in May?
The Safari excursion, in addition to jeeps, included camel riding - a must have in Dubai
What to do in the UAE in May and what to see? Well, first of all, of course beaches... Sandy. Fortunately, you can still sunbathe in May. But at the end of spring, spf protection is indispensable.
Secondly, if they are aimed at tours, here's the top 8 for you (price and our reviews are attached):
- Abu Dhabi + Ferrari Park - from $ 120
- Sightseeing in Dubai - from $ 25 per person
- 6 emirates - from $ 80
- Desert Safari - from $ 50
- Climbing Burj Khalifa - from $ 42
- Aquarium in Dubai Mall - $ 30
- Helicopter flight - from $ 180
- Hot air balloon flight - from $ 340
By the way, separately for those who decided to relax in the UAE in May / April, in particular in Dubai, we have described the options for the best excursions and where it is more profitable to buy them. Everything is here: prices, time regulations and description. |
Thirdly, entertainment... Despite the harsh customs of the locals, the UAE can be fun. Amusement parks, water parks (ice Ice Land with penguins, Dream Land for families with a child 15 minutes from Sharjah and Jumeirah's "Wild Wadi"), and you've probably heard about Ski Dubai with five slopes in the largest mall. Next to the slopes there is an indoor snow park where you can go sledding! In May, yeah.
Reviews about the UAE in May 2019 - is it worth going?
Everything above is interesting, but what are the reviews about the UAE in May from 2019 (in 2020, alas, all the tourists were at home)? Apart from the wonderful and often in something "very-very" architecture, is the rest worth the candle?
♦ air temperature - that the Russian summer is even a little hotter
♦ there is little or no rain
♦ the sea in the UAE in May is generally warm (28 degrees)
♦ discounts on hotels (in the second half of May), as the low season is close
♦ clean sea and beach
