LOCATION · United Arab Emirates
Dubai Weather Radar & Live Satellite Map
Is rain actually falling over Dubai right now?
Dubai sits in a hot desert climate — extreme summer heat, very little rain, and skies that are clear far more often than not. That makes its live map unusual: most days there's no precipitation at all, so the interesting signals are heat, dust and the occasional dramatic storm.
Open the live map over Dubai and switch on Precip Radar and Cloud Imagery.
What to watch over the UAE
- Winter rain events — the rare rain mostly comes between November and March, and can be intense. When a system moves in, radar lights up quickly, and the dry ground can flood fast.
- Dust and haze — far more common than rain. Blowing dust doesn't show on rain radar but is visible on satellite as a tan veil over the region.
- Extreme heat — summer brings some of the hottest, most humid coastal conditions anywhere; the map will simply show clear skies.
Reading the map for Dubai
Rain-bearing systems usually arrive from the west or northwest in winter. Because rain is so rare, an approaching band of color on the radar loop is genuinely notable here — well worth pressing play to track.
Seeing what radar misses
For dust storms and high cloud, the satellite view tells you far more than radar — a good reminder that the two layers answer different questions.
Open the live map over Dubai to see current conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Dubai's radar look empty most of the time?
Dubai has a hot desert climate where rain is rare — for most of the year there is genuinely nothing for radar to detect. When rain does come, usually in the cooler winter months, it can be surprisingly intense and worth watching closely.
When does it rain in Dubai?
Most of Dubai's limited rainfall falls between November and March. These events are infrequent but can be heavy and cause flash flooding on the dry, hard ground, since the city sees so little rain the rest of the year.
SEE IT LIVE
Everything in this guide is on one real-time map.