Abu Dhabi in July

Frankly speaking, Abu Dhabi in July is hot. Even the nights are not cool. Yet there is no way you should feel discouraged. The hotels are airconditioned and if you choose to visit places that are mostly indoors, you can look out for an enjoyable trip. Visiting Abu Dhabi in July will also tug less at your purse strings as the cost of accommodation is quite low and even the plane fares go down.

Abu Dhabi in July is less crowded which allows you to make the most of the places you visit, in serenity and peace.

Abu Dhabi Weather Conditions in July Month

Abu Dhabi is perhaps the hottest in July with a temperature around 35 degrees centigrade which may spark up to 42 degrees. The temperature is mostly 28 degrees during the night. If you apply practical means while travelling, like staying well hydrated, applying sunscreen cream, wearing sun goggles and using beach umbrellas, you can obviously look forward to an exciting summer holiday in Abu Dhabi. There is no rain in July in Abu Dhabi but the sea water is really hot.

Places to visit in July

Here are a few places you may visit in Abu Dhabi even in the scorching heat in July.

1. The Water Circus

Fontana, from Cirque Du Liban has caused quite an uproar in Dubai and this travelling group circus is there to hold a miraculous show in Abu Dhabi too. This group is a travelling water circus group in the UAE. They will be holding a spectacle at the Marina Mall, setting up their circus show over there to thrill multitudes of spectators, who will be in awe and amazement watching the great show. The Aquatic Theatre at the Marina Mall will be customized for this water circus event. You will be quite amazed at their list of events. The program includes dancing fountains that are musical, trapeze shows which is one of the major attractions of the circus, the gorgeous dancers to pep up the show and last but not the least, the clowns who will keep the audience rolling with laughter at their pranks. The motorcycle stunts are what the spectators look forward to. And this show is all inside the auditorium arena so that you do not get to feel the heat at all!

2. Art exhibitions at Louvre Abu Dhabi

The Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi is an outstanding place with its fascinating display of artwork. The structure is a wonderful dome shaped architecture that steals your heart at the first look. Designed by the architect Jean Nouvel, this museum like the Louvre, in Paris, houses the best of artworks in the world. You may also opt for a quiet kayaking around the museum while hearing all about the museum from an expert guide. And then how about a cheese and grapes night at the famous Art Lounge? Once you are done looking at the exhibits help yourself to a dash of French Cheese coupled with fresh grapes. That should be a wonderful close to a real artsy day in Abu Dhabi. The museum is located in Saadiyat Island. There is an entry fee of DHS 150. The museum is open for visitors from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m

3. Snow Abu Dhabi

You might have an astonishing experience on the snow, at Snow Abu Dhabi, in Reem Mall. There are activities like slides and riding the zip line and a whole range of activities for an adrenaline rush. This great escape to a snow filled terrain is a wonderful option to beat the heat in July. The tickets cost AED 215. The timing is Sunday to Thursday, 10 am to 10 pm.

4. Swimming Pool dip at Etihad Towers

The Etihad Towers is the best place to go to in the July heat in Abu Dhabi. You may avail of the pool day pass which gives access to the 3 great swimming pools. You can also have a cool refreshing drink while taking a dip. It is a good place to spend time by cooling off and making use of the luxurious amenities that they provide you with. The Etihad Towers is located on the Corniche.

5. Gaming Session

How about some indoor gaming sessions at Pixoul Gaming? They have created virtual gaming with top notch technology. If you are interested in gaming, this could be a great place to spend your time and have fun! There are games for all levels so that you could bring your children too. The venue is Al Qana Walk in Rabdan.

6. Kidzania for the kids

It’s summer in Abu Dhabi and you have brought your children on a summer holiday here. They would love it at Kidzania which is a place where they can partake in different roleplaying games catering to workplaces. Here they get a taste of the real-world businesses and activities. This is a wonderful scope of edutainment and learning where they learn while playing games. Your child can choose from forty activities. You may hang around watching and admiring them. The tickets are priced at AED 255.

• The timings are Sunday – Thursday – 11 am to 10 pm
• Friday & Saturday 11 am to 11 pm

7. Qasr Al Hosn

The Qasr Al Hosn is a journey back in time. If you are a history buff, you would love the site. This is the oldest and the most important of Abu Dhabi buildings. This served as a watchtower in 1790 and it was also the residence of the then ruling family. It also served as a governmental office. It is an awe-inspiring museum today. Here Abu Dhabi’s history is lit up through the cultural programs and the guided tours and the museum exhibits.

8. Zayed Sports City

This is perhaps one of the best places to go to in July. This place is noted for the sports indoors and here you can look at the skaters twirling and turning and enjoying themselves on the snow thoroughly. It is perhaps the best activity to do in the hot July month in Abu Dhabi. Only look out for some bruises if you fall down on the snow. But that hardly matters. The ambiance is freezing cool! The place is open Sunday to Wednesday – 6.30 am to 6.15 pm and Thursday noon to 10.30 pm. For Fridays and Saturdays they are open 10.15 am to 10.30 pm. They are located on Airport Road, Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi.

Conclusion

So there, now, you have a host of things to do in July when you visit Abu Dhabi in the scorching heat. You can make the most of your holidays by staying indoors and at the same time going to places indoors where you can have loads of fun. If you don’t like hot weather, then try visiting during New Year Dubai or go for evening activities like Dhow cruise. Stay hydrated, wear comfortable summer clothes, carry your sunscreen cream, a pair of sunglasses and umbrellas too and you are just right for the Abu Dhabi summer! Your Abu Dhabi summer trip in July will turn out to be the best ever!