10 things to do in Dubai in February

February is very famous for events such as Car Free Day, Valentine's Day from a hot air balloon or Chinese New Year**, but it is also the month when gastronomy in the city reaches its peak thanks to exotic and delicious fairs.

Car Free Day is a one-day event where the use of cars for personal use is banned, with the aim of raising awareness of the environmental impact of our actions and getting people to think about the issue. This annual event usually coincides with the last Sunday of the month of February.

At first glance it seems a peculiar day and little more; however, in Dubai it is not so because it welcomes the participation of government and private associations that organize multiple events in the most visited places in Dubai as the Burj Khalifa or the Dubai Mall, where they usually held lectures, exhibitions, outdoor entertainment and other shows taking advantage of a holiday in which noise and environmental pollution are minimal.

And since you can't drive around, how about booking a Dubai balloon ride? You will get the best views of a Dubai at sunrise that, just for that day, will present semi-empty roads and streets.

Although the UAE is a Muslim country where alcoholic beverages are not common, the Madinat souk hosts during the month of February an event called The Tasting Class.

It offers special services for food and wine tasting, holds fairs related to food and wine pairing and offers tips and tricks to enhance the experience of combining wine and food.

And since February is one of the most gastronomic months in Dubai, what better than to sign up for a Dubai street food tour where you will taste the best dishes and specialties of the area. Delicious!

The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship starts in mid-February and usually lasts about 15 days.

In order to enjoy some of the matches, it is important to book tickets on the official website, as it is a very well known tournament among tennis fans. In fact, tennis players such as Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic have already participated in it.

Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are cities where tennis is a very popular and valued sport. If you are a tennis fan and book a tour to Abu Dhabi from Dubai, you will be pleased to know that the capital of the Emirates also hosts a tennis tournament in February.

February 14 is Valentine's Day, also in Dubai, and I can't think of anything better than setting the bar high for you to remember this year's celebration in the Emirates as the most memorable of your life.

Book a mega yacht cruise in Dubai and feel the luxury at its best: you will be greeted with a welcome drink and enjoy an exquisite buffet with plenty of variety:

• Salads.
• Asian specialties.
• Western dishes.
• Live cooking.
• Barbecue.
• A wide variety of desserts.
• Unlimited soft drinks.

During the cruise, you will have live entertainment on board, with dance, music or puppet shows and, of course, you can admire the breathtaking views of the iconic Dubai skyline illuminated and under the stars of the night sky. That is, if you are able to stop looking into the eyes of your sweetheart.

The Dubai Literature Festival promises to bring people together regardless of their age and only on the basis of a love of reading. The event is held every year in February, sometimes at the beginning of the month and sometimes at the end.

You can also take the opportunity to buy a book that interests you - there is something for every taste, language and subject. The festival is attended by eminent authors, musicians, filmmakers and artists from all over the world and is full of debates, performances and talks.

If you are artistically inclined, you can't miss this festival, and neither can a visit to the Louvre Museum, which opened in Abu Dhabi in 2017 and which you can experience by booking a tour to Abu Dhabi and the Louvre Museum from Dubai.

The Chinese New Year usually falls in the month of February and in Dubai is celebrated at the Burj Khalifa at sunset on the same day with several laser shows

In addition, parks and resorts in Dubai join the big day offering entertainment and an atmosphere full of decorations, so take a guided tour of Dubai that day is a great way to see with your own eyes the atmosphere in the city.

Of course, the highlight is the Grand Temple Fair at the Dubai Parks and Resorts, a great way to learn about Chinese traditions and enjoy a unique annual event.

Gulfood is an annual trade show held in mid-February at the Dubai World Trade Center. While it is an event that attracts mostly food and food industry veterans, you can attend the event for free as long as you register on the official site

. It is considered one of the largest food and beverage fairs in the Persian Gulf, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Oceania due to the number and diversity of food, beverage and food exhibits that will not leave you indifferent.

The Dubai Yacht Show is an annual event held in February for boat and yachting enthusiasts in particular. It is a very special day where you can go on yacht excursions with the owners for free.

The idea is to showcase these boats and yachts before they are auctioned or sold on the market, so you may see the presence of senior government officials, and big names from Dubai and the world.

But if you are a sailing enthusiast and are not lucky enough to be in Dubai on the day of the Yacht Show, don't worry, because you can still enjoy the experience by booking a yacht tour of the Dubai Marina or even enjoy a mega yacht cruise with dinner.

Dubai Jazz Festival is a 3-day event held in mid-February, this event hosts both local and international jazz and blues artists. The Dubai Jazz Festival is held at the Dubai Media City Amphitheater, a venue worthy of the quality of this annual festival. Both to make reservations and to update you more about the event do not hesitate to visit the official site of this festival.

With telling you that names like Tom Jones, Kool & The Gang or Mariah Carey have been on stage, you can already imagine the kind of event we are talking about.

So, if you like jazz or blues music, it wouldn't hurt to include it in your plans after taking a night bus tour.

As we have mentioned, February is a month closely linked to gastronomy; therefore, you could not miss the Dubai Festival City Mall, a massive event focused on Middle Eastern cuisine and where you can taste a myriad of dishes from gourmet custom-made dishes to intimate cooking exhibitions with world-famous chefs.

What is interesting about the event is that fixed prices are placed on dishes regardless of their nature, making this event a clear opportunity for delight.

While this event usually has more participation from the more luxurious restaurants in the city, many mid-range restaurants also join this event.

February, with the exception of Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day and Car Free Day where the tourist presence is very noticeable, is a month with a moderate tourist influx.

Therefore, if you plan to do a routine activity or go shopping, better avoid doing it on those two days, as they are very special days in Dubai. Instead, take advantage of those days to get to know the city, and enjoy the shows and activities taking place.

Dubai in the month of February tends to be a bit erratic, although the average temperature during the month is quite bearable, the temperature peaks can be a bit annoying. To give you an idea, it is very normal for the temperature to go from 15 degrees to 33 degreesat the hottest point of the day.

Therefore, I recommend that you take both winter and summer clothes, as temperature fluctuations in February are usually very noticeable, especially if you have never visited the city or come from a more stable climate. Of course, forget about umbrellas and raincoats as it rarely rains in this month of the year.

I also recommend you to learn more about how to dress in Dubai, in case you want to visit some specific places and do not know how to present yourself.

It depends. If your idea is to attend specific events and enjoy a month in which the tourist influx is not as exaggerated as the peaks of December in Dubai or January in Dubai, then yes, it would be a good idea.

In my opinion, **February is the ideal month to enjoy the city at a softer and more relaxed pace.

Also, if you are passionate about gastronomy and luxury events, February could meet your expectations.

I am sorry to tell you that February is high season along with the months from November in Dubai to March in Dubai. This means that it is not the cheapest month, but it is a month in which you can enjoy without spending so much money compared to other months.

Of course, as with almost everything, the best way to save money on your trips is to plan them in advance and make reservations at the right time. After all, Dubai is still a very touristy city whose cost of living is governed by the supply and demand of the moment.