Summer brings changes to daily routines across the UAE, from family outings during school holidays to busier airports and more activities taking place after sunset.
Dubai International Airport handled 95.2 million passengers in 2025, making advance planning important for travellers during the busy summer period. Yango Ride has shared five practical tips for getting around Dubai more easily during the season.
Plan airport trips
Travellers can reduce delays by checking their terminal, preparing luggage in advance and allowing extra time for traffic and airport queues.
Booking a ride ahead of time can also help passengers plan their departure. Live tracking allows users to follow their driver’s arrival, while selecting a clear pick-up point can make collections easier at buildings with multiple entrances. Families and passengers with larger amounts of luggage can also choose a vehicle with more space.
Keep family trips easy
Dubai’s malls, indoor attractions and summer camps remain popular during the hotter months, creating more drop-offs and pick-ups for families.
Agreeing on a clear entrance or meeting point before leaving can help avoid delays at busy venues. Yango Ride’s Kids category offers vehicles equipped with child safety seats for family journeys.
Try a local staycation
Families can take a short break at waterfront resorts near Jebel Ali or hotels in Dubai’s historic districts without travelling far from home.
Arranging transport in advance can help with luggage and avoid the need to find hotel parking. Travellers can also book their return journey before checking out to avoid a last-minute rush.
Explore Dubai at night
Cooler evening temperatures make it easier to spend time outdoors during summer.
Residents can combine activities in different parts of the city, such as visiting Al Seef before dinner in Downtown Dubai or meeting friends in Dubai Marina. Choosing a clear pick-up point away from busy entrances can make it easier for drivers and passengers to meet.
For late-night journeys, passengers can also share trip details with a trusted contact.
Stay cool
Short summer journeys can involve walking in the heat, waiting in traffic and looking for parking. Ride-hailing can reduce the time spent outdoors between indoor locations and air-conditioned vehicles.
Yango said its routing technology uses local road conditions and predicted traffic to calculate routes. In 2025, the company said the technology saved users more than five million hours across more than 20 cities, including 34,000 hours in Dubai and Abu Dhabi combined.
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
