Packing Checklist
Dubai, UAE
Modern desert city. Strict dress code in public and traditional areas. Indoor malls are air-conditioned and cold.
Total Items
24
Essentials
11
Climate
20–45°C (summer: 40–45°C; winter: 18–25°C)
Best Season
November–March (winter)
👕Clothing9 items
Modest clothing (shoulders + knees covered in malls/old city)Essential
Swimwear (for pools/beach, not public areas)Essential
Smart-casual outfits (restaurants, malls)
Light jacket / cardigan (malls + restaurants are very cold AC)
Comfortable walking shoesEssential
Formal outfit (if dining at Burj Al Arab level restaurants)
Abaya / scarf (women, for mosque visits)Essential
Provided at Dubai Frame and mosques but better to bring
Sandals / comfortable flats
SunglassesEssential
🧴Health5 items
Sunscreen SPF 50+ (intense desert sun)Essential
Lip balmEssential
Moisturiser (very dry air in AC)
ORS sachets (summer heat dehydration)
Personal medications (declare at customs if controlled)
📄Documents & Money6 items
Indian passport + printed Dubai e-visaEssential
Return flight tickets
Hotel booking confirmation
AED cash (for markets, tips)Essential
Credit/debit card (accepted almost everywhere)
Travel insurance
🎒Gear4 items
Power bankEssential
Universal adaptor (Type G)Essential
Camera
Comfortable bag (not too flashy for Deira/souks)
Do NOT Bring
- ✕Pork products (technically illegal to import)
- ✕Medications containing codeine without prescription documentation
- ✕Revealing beachwear outside beach areas
Local Tips
- →Dubai Metro is cheap, fast, and air-conditioned — use it
- →Friday is the weekend — malls open late, Friday prayers midday
- →Ramadan: eating/drinking in public during daylight is prohibited
- →Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory (10–15% at restaurants)
