What is there to do in Abu Dhabi in February?

Beach days, the Cultural District museums, city sightseeing and the Sheikh Zayed Festival at Al Wathba. In 2027, Ramadan evenings with iftar meals are part of the month too.

Is February in Abu Dhabi during Ramadan?

In 2027, mostly yes: Ramadan is expected to start around 8 February 2027. The dates move about 11 days earlier each year and depend on the moon, so check the official calendar for your trip.

Is February a busy month in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. It is part of the winter high season, and hotels and beaches are busier than at any time from May to September.

What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi in February?

Mild: days around 25°C (77°F), cooler evenings, rain on about 2 days, and the sea at about 21°C (70°F).

Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat in February

Things to do in Abu Dhabi in February depend on the calendar as much as the weather. The weather stays mild all month, but in 2027 Ramadan is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, which changes the city's daily rhythm for most of the month.

Daytime air 25°C (77°F)
Sea 21°C (70°F)
Rainy days: 2
Crowds: High

Peak season

Is February a good time to go?

Yes. February has warm days, cool evenings and little rain, and it is still peak season. The sea is at its coolest of the year. Ramadan mainly changes daytime café hours and the evening atmosphere; beaches and museums stay open.

What to do

Walk and sightsee in daylight. Days around 25°C (77°F) suit long walks along the Mamsha promenade, around the Cultural District and in the city.
Visit the museums. The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Zayed National Museum, the Natural History Museum and teamLab Phenomena stay open during Ramadan, though hours may change, so check before you go. The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi joins them if its opening, planned for 11 December 2026, goes ahead as announced.
Swim on warm afternoons. The sea is about 21°C (70°F), its lowest of the year: refreshing rather than warm.
See Ramadan evenings. After sunset, restaurants fill up for iftar and the city gets busier. In 2026, Saadiyat Nights ran a Layali Ramadan program with suhoor under the stars; the 2027 edition had not been announced as of October 2026.
Go to the Sheikh Zayed Festival. The winter-long festival at Al Wathba, a drive inland from the city, runs until 14 March 2027.

Prices and crowds

February is still high season, with busy hotels and prices close to January's. Book a few weeks ahead, especially if your dates match school half-term in your home country.

Ramadan note

Ramadan is expected to start around 8 February 2027 and last 29 or 30 days; the exact dates depend on the sighting of the moon. Some cafés and shops change their daytime hours, and eating or drinking in public during daylight is frowned upon. Hotels and beaches run as usual.