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Dubai/Maldives in May

Posted on 12/27/23 at 9:29 am
Posted by ForeverLSU5
Member since Mar 2019
1978 posts
Posted on 12/27/23 at 9:29 am
Starting to plan honeymoon for 2025. We want to do Dubai/Maldives and maybe Abu Dhabi. We are looking at early May 2025, anyone have experience tips on weather? I know Dubai will be hot but that won't bother us that much, much more concerned with "rainy" season starting in May in the Maldives. Any experience/advice appreciated!
Posted by kciDAtaE
Member since Apr 2017
15820 posts
Posted on 12/27/23 at 5:52 pm to
Not sure what you’re asking exactly. Is there opportunity to change anything?

Only thing that comes to mind, the water clarity is different in raining season vs dry. Can’t remember which is which. If you are getting an overwater bungalow, the deciding factor could be snorkeling opportunities.

Sunrise side vs sunset side. One side could be a better view for sunsets but not as good for snorkeling. We choose the the sunrise side bc they had better snorkeling off the back deck. But if the snorkeling is going to be cloudy, that may be a non-factor.
Posted by SWLA92
SWLA
Member since Feb 2015
1949 posts
Posted on 12/27/23 at 10:15 pm to
Went to the Maldives at the beginning of June a few years ago for our honeymoon, absolutely breathtaking water even with it raining periodically throughout our stay. Stayed in an over water bungalow it was amazing. I would love to go back there if it wasn’t a 30+ hr trip.
Posted by H2O Tiger
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Member since May 2021
6637 posts
Posted on 12/28/23 at 12:00 am to
We did the Maldives as part of our honeymoon in 2022. It was great but we don't feel like we ever need to go back.

Here is the writeup from our trip
Posted by ForeverLSU5
Member since Mar 2019
1978 posts
Posted on 12/28/23 at 8:07 am to
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Not sure what you’re asking exactly. Is there opportunity to change anything?


Yeah nothing is booked I just wanted to see if anyone else had been there around that time. Some articles I've read say it rains a ton in the Maldives in May and some articles say it may rain an hour a day if that...
Posted by ForeverLSU5
Member since Mar 2019
1978 posts
Posted on 12/28/23 at 10:11 am to
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H2O Tiger


Maybe I'm just dumb but I didn't see when y'all went, what time of the year did y'all go?
Posted by deltafarmer
Member since Dec 2019
512 posts
Posted on 12/28/23 at 10:47 am to
I've never been to the Maldives but I can comment on Dubai. I don't see it being a honeymoon destination is my comment. The heat is real. I thought it was a dry heat but it's more like being in New Orleans in 115 degree heat with high humidity.
Posted by Odinson
Asgard
Member since Apr 2014
2758 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 2:31 pm to
Been to all 3. 1 day in Abu Dhabi was enough except if you want an extra day for a desert excursion but that can be done from Dubai too.
Posted by H2O Tiger
Delta Sky Club
Member since May 2021
6637 posts
Posted on 12/29/23 at 3:49 pm to
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Maybe I'm just dumb but I didn't see when y'all went, what time of the year did y'all go?


First week of May
Posted by ForeverLSU5
Member since Mar 2019
1978 posts
Posted on 1/2/24 at 8:14 am to
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Been to all 3. 1 day in Abu Dhabi was enough except if you want an extra day for a desert excursion but that can be done from Dubai too.


I think we are leaning towards 5ish days in Dubai , 1 day/night in Abu Dhabi, and 5-6 in Maldives. Any must sees in Abu Dhabi? I would really like to go to the F1 track and maybe Ferrari World
Posted by ForeverLSU5
Member since Mar 2019
1978 posts
Posted on 1/2/24 at 8:15 am to
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First week of May


Oh awesome that will essentially be when we are planning being there
Posted by Pelican fan99
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Jun 2013
34811 posts
Posted on 1/2/24 at 8:43 am to
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Been to all 3. 1 day in Abu Dhabi was enough except if you want an extra day for a desert excursion but that can be done from Dubai too.


Yeah I really like Abu Dhabi and have been there a lot but there really isn't anything in Abu Dhabi that you couldn't also do in Dubai

Would at least go for a day or two if you are there and have the time though
Posted by Odinson
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Member since Apr 2014
2758 posts
Posted on 1/2/24 at 12:36 pm to
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Any must sees in Abu Dhabi?
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The Grand Mosque would be my #1 recommendation. Structure is beautiful tho the actual inside prayer area was underwhelming to see.
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