Good morning, Dubai. It’s Friday, 13 November 2026 — the weekend starts today, and the city is in full outdoor-season swing.
Weather in Dubai
High around 28°C, low near 26°C — mostly clear and sunny with a little cloud around; no rain expected. A warm, bright Friday — best enjoyed early or after sunset.
Gold rate in Dubai (AED)
24K AED 465.25 per gram · 22K AED 430.75 per gram — the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group retail rate published this morning, down sharply: 24K down AED 14.25 on yesterday (was AED 479.50); 22K down AED 13.25 (was AED 444.00).
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Petrol prices
Super 98 AED 4.16/L · Special 95 AED 4.04/L · E-Plus 91 AED 3.97/L — unchanged for November — all three grades were cut 24 fils on 1 November; rates hold until 30 November.
Three things happening today
1. Global Village is open for Season 31. 29 pavilions, street food and live shows — open since 14 October through to May 2027, gates from 4pm, tickets from AED 25 on weekdays. Tickets, pavilions and food picks: our Global Village Season 31 guide
2. Dubai Fitness Challenge is in full swing. The city’s 30×30 month runs to 29 November — free fitness villages, classes and community workouts across Dubai, with the big Dubai Run still to come on 22 November. How it works and where to join in: our Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026 guide
3. Dubai Garden Glow lights up Zabeel Park after dark. The Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park have moved to Zabeel Park (Gate 3) for the new season — one ticket covers both, and it’s an easy family evening once the sun goes down. Timings, tickets and what to see first: our Dubai Garden Glow guide
Guide of the day
The festive markets are starting to open across the city — our Christmas in Dubai 2026 guide has every market, Santa experience and winter celebration to plan around, before the December rush.
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