Geographical Coordinates: 25°15'8" N, 55°16'48" E
One of the most fascinating geographical aspects of Dubai is the Dubai Creek, which divides the city into two regions- Deira and Bur Dubai. Dubai Creek is a natural 15.2km (9.5miles) inlet from the Persian Gulf, around which the city’s trade developed. The region north of the Creek is called Deira, and Bur Dubai refers to the south, where a lot of residential and commercial developments lie.
Dubai shares its borders with Abu Dhabi in the south, Sharjah in the northeast and the Sultanate of Oman in the southeast. Due to the city’s unique geographical location, it enjoys a strategic position which allows it to connect to all Gulf States, as well as to East Africa and South Asia.
Climate
The line of the Tropic of Cancer crosses through the UAE, making the weather in Dubai hot and sunny. In winter, the Emirate has an average daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F), 12-15°C (53-59°F) near the coast and 5°C (41°F) in the desert and mountains. Nights are relatively cooler, and areas near the coasts experience an average of 50%-60% humidity.
In the summer, the weather in Dubai is very hot and humid, with temperatures touching 42°C (107°F). Even the temperature of the sea can reach 37°C (99°F), with humidity averaging over 90%. Rainfall in Dubai is infrequent and does not last for more than a few days. It mostly rains during the winter, with short gushes and the occasional thunderstorm. On average, Dubai experiences only five days of rainfall a year.
Dubai Tourism
