Good morning, Dubai. It’s Thursday, 12 November 2026 — the last working day before the weekend, and the outdoor season is in full swing.
Weather in Dubai
High around 29°C, low near 27°C — mostly clear and sunny, no rain expected.
Gold rate in Dubai (AED)
24K AED 479.50 per gram · 22K AED 444.00 per gram — the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group retail rate published this morning, down AED 5.50 per gram on yesterday (24K was AED 485.00; 22K down AED 5.25 from AED 449.25).
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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, pavilions and food picks: our Global Village Season 31 guide
2. Dubai Garden Glow lights up Zabeel Park after dark. The Dinosaur Park and Fantasy Park have moved to Zabeel Park (Gate 3) — one ticket covers both. Timings, tickets and what to see first: our Dubai Garden Glow guide
3. Last day of GESS Dubai and the EV World Show at DWTC. The education show and the EV expo both close today after running since Tuesday. Dates and how to get there: our DWTC November & December guide
Guide of the day
National Day is 20 days away. Our UAE National Day 2026 guide has every event, the best places to watch and the sales to expect — plan the weekend before it fills up.
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