August in Dubai is basically the month when the sun decides to contend for Employee of the Year. Honestly, we don’t know what it’s gunning for. A promotion? Or a bonus? Oh okay, global domination, I get it! All we know is that it’s up at dawn, shining like it’s got something to prove, and refusing to take a single day off. And while it’s busy working overtime, the rest of us are getting grilled. But here’s the thing: while everyone else is running off to cooler climates, those of us staying put get to enjoy some absolute gems that make August surprisingly awesome. Here’s why Dubai in August is actually underrated.
1. Move Over, Marathon! It’s Mallathon Month!
Who needs a park when you’ve got Dubai Mall? This August, you can walk, jog, or run inside Dubai malls from 7am to 10am. Zero sunburn, maximum smugness. What’s the bonus, you ask? Yup, the smell of fresh pastries as you pass cafes that you can dig into right after. Which brings me to…
2. Main Course… for the Price of 2 Karaks
Dubai Summer Surprises pulled a foodie power move – AED 10 dishes at over 190 restaurants in more than 700 locations across Dubai. All of August! And it’s not just dinky shawarma kiosks (although those have their own charm). We’re talking actual restaurants, the kind where you normally wince at the bill. In August? You can eat like royalty there!
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3. VIP Treatment At All Attractions
Theme parks, museums, aquariums – all practically on their knees, offering discounts, freebies, and unlimited passes. It’s like they’ve all collectively decided to woo you back with the charm of a rom-com lead.
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4. The Never-Ending Sale Season
First, there was the Great Dubai Summer Sale with up to 90% off. Now? It’s back-to-school sale time. Translation: fashion, beauty, and tech brands throwing themselves at you with prices so good, you’ll question why you ever shopped in December.
5. The Joy of Empty Roads (and Empty Malls)
August is that golden month where you can get anywhere in 15 minutes flat, find parking without tears, and wander through malls without dodging strollers. Even the cinemas are so empty you can snag a middle seat and spread out like you own the place.
6. Burj Khalifa Lighting Up To Make You Smile
For the Indian expats out there, August means one thing: seeing the tricolour light up the tallest building in the world. The Burj Khalifa on August 15 is more than a light show – it’s goosebumps, pride, and that lump-in-your-throat moment rolled into one.
7. Dubai Metro Nostalgia
Remember a decade ago when you could actually sit down on the Metro without upgrading to Gold Class? Well, even Gold Class doesn’t show mercy nowadays. But, guess what, August brings that era back. Seats in the regular compartment. Elbow room. Peace. No strangers’ armpits. It’s pure bliss.
8. Heat-Boosted Workouts
In August, you’re sweating before the warm-up. Outdoor workouts feel like survival training, which technically makes you an action hero. Indoor gyms blast the A/C, and evening swims under a purple-pink summer sky are basically therapy with cardio benefits.
9. Balcony Views With Actual Movement
Usually, balcony-watching means staring at a never-ending traffic jam. But in August, cars just zoom past us. The city feels alive in a different way, like someone pressed “fast forward” on life. It’s oddly energising.
10. Surprise Rain (and Hail!)
If you’re in Al Qudra or near Abu Dhabi border, you might just be blessed with a mid-summer rain shower or even hail. The smell of wet sand after weeks of scorch? Pure magic. It’s like the desert’s way of saying, “Okay fine, you’ve suffered enough!
Sure, August could roast marshmallows without a campfire, but it also brings quieter streets, insane deals, and little joys you won’t get any other month. While the sun’s out there chasing awards, you can sit back and collect your own – Best Month Ever, UAE edition.
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