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What to pack forDubai
in July

106° / 88°F
0 days of rain. Sunset around 7:10pm.
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The essentials

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Sunscreen SPF 50
A UV index of 12 burns skin in minutes without SPF 50 coverage.
A UV index of 12 burns skin in minutes without SPF 50 coverage. Don't have one? Check these out.
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen$26 at REIBadger SPF 50 Daily Mineral Sunscreen$24.95 at REIBadger SPF 50 Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen - 2.4 oz. Tin$18.95 at REIThinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen$15.95 at REI
Polarized sunglasses
Glare off sand and water intensifies in 13.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Glare off sand and water intensifies in 13.6 hours of daily sunlight. Don't have one? Check these out.
Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.comKnockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose$25.93 at REIKnockaround Fast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert$38 at Backcountry.comFast Lanes Sport Polarized Sunglasses$38 at Backcountry.com
DEET or picaridin repellent
Coastal humidity and heat bring insects despite the dry climate appearance.
Coastal humidity and heat bring insects despite the dry climate appearance. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Lotion$10.95 at REIBen's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent$1.92 at Backcountry.comAdventure Medical Ben's 30 Deet Tick & Insect Repellent Pump$1.92 at Backcountry.comSawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent$9.95 at REI
Travel first aid kit
Heat exhaustion and dehydration happen quickly at this temperature and altitude.
Heat exhaustion and dehydration happen quickly at this temperature and altitude. Don't have one? Check these out.
Kikkerland Wilderness First-Aid Kit$12.50 at REIHART Outdoor Pocket First-Aid Kit$10.50 at REI
Plug adapter, Type C or G
Dubai uses Type C or G sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet.
Dubai uses Type C or G sockets. An adapter with USB-C ports charges several things from one outlet. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Global Travel Adapter$39.95 at REIGlobal Travel Adapter USB 30W$40 at Eagle CreekGlobal Travel Adapter Micro$25 at Eagle CreekEagle Creek Global Travel Adapter 45W$69 at REI
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Phones overheat and drain battery faster in 41-degree sun exposure.
Phones overheat and drain battery faster in 41-degree sun exposure. Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000 mAh, Slim)$80 at REIBioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank$99.95 at REIGoal Zero Venture 75 Power Bank$120 at REIAnker Zolo Power Bank (20,000 mAh, 22.5W, Built-In USB-C Cable)$40 at REI
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Overhead bins fill fast on routes into busy international gateways.
Overhead bins fill fast on routes into busy international gateways. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador 45L Global Travel PackSee price at MatadorMatador GloberiderSee price at MatadorPacsafe Go Carry-On 44L Backpack Jet$180 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Archeon 30L Backpack$132 at Backcountry.com
Daypack (15–25L)
Day trips to national parks and markets need hands-free carrying.
Day trips to national parks and markets need hands-free carrying. Don't have one? Check these out.
Consuelo 22L Daypack$120 at CotopaxiArcane Large 20L Daypack$65.97 at Backcountry.comIsabella 3.0 20L Daypack - Women's$66.75 at Backcountry.comOsprey Packs Arcane Large 20L Daypack Stargazer$49.50 at Backcountry.com
Carry-on suitcase (hard shell)
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely. Don't have one? Check these out.
Coraza Suitcase - Carry On$295 at Cotopaxi
Dry bags
For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.
For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks. Don't have one? Check these out.
Tuff Sack 5-55L Dry Bag$79.95 at Backcountry.comOsprey Wildwater Dry Bag 15$33.73 at REIOsprey Packs Wildwater 35L Dry Bag Tunnel Vision$35.75 at Backcountry.comRace Dry Bag - Double Roll$43.99 at Backcountry.com
Lightweight wind jacket
Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.
Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast. Don't have one? Check these out.
Vuelta Performance Windbreaker Jacket - Women's$65 at CotopaxiHelly Hansen Odin BC Infinity Shell Jacket - Women's$228 at Backcountry.comHelly Hansen Ridge Infinity Shell Jacket - Men's$293 at Backcountry.comRapha Pro Team Lightweight Wind Jacket - Men's$235 at Backcountry.com
Linen or lightweight shirts
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 106°F.
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 106°F. Don't have one? Check these out.
Solta Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$59.50 at CotopaxiSombra Long-Sleeve Sun Shirt - Women's$45.50 at CotopaxiSumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 at CotopaxiSumaco Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's$47.50 at Cotopaxi
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sweat soaks through fabric in 41-degree heat and high sun exposure.
Sweat soaks through fabric in 41-degree heat and high sun exposure. Don't have one? Check these out.
Simond Women’s MT500 Merino Wool T-Shirt$35 at Decathlon AmericaSimond Men's Merino Resist Long-Sleeve T-Shirt$45 at Decathlon America
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
UV hits 12 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
UV hits 12 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour. Don't have one? Check these out.
Topo Designs Sun Hoodie - Women's$74.25 at Backcountry.comLa Sportiva Cloud Shadow Sun Hoodie - Women's$66.50 at Backcountry.comThe North Face Adventure Sun Hoodie - Women's$48.75 at Backcountry.comRoyal Robbins Salathe Sun Long-Sleeve Hoodie - Men's$120 at Backcountry.com
Swimwear
The coast is steps away and water offers the only relief from midday temperatures.
The coast is steps away and water offers the only relief from midday temperatures. Don't have one? Check these out.
Tofino Swim Top - Women's$47.57 at Backcountry.comFree Fly Men's Palmera Swim Trunks$49.73 at REIChubbies Men's Stretch 5.5" Swim Trunks$33.83 at REILido One-Piece Swimsuit - Women's$89.97 at Backcountry.com
Modest cover layer
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.
Sandals (sport)
Wet sand and poolside surfaces require grip when humidity sits at 55 percent.
Wet sand and poolside surfaces require grip when humidity sits at 55 percent. Don't have one? Check these out.
KEEN Women's Bali Strap TG Sandals$69.73 at REIForclaz MT500 Lightweight Packable Hiking Sandals$40 at Decathlon AmericaTeva Women's Outflow Closed-Toe Water Sandals$74.73 at REITeva Women's Tirra Sport CT Sandals$110 at REI
Wide-brim sun hat
Thirteen hours of daylight and a UV index of 12 mean exposed skin burns in minutes.
Thirteen hours of daylight and a UV index of 12 mean exposed skin burns in minutes. Don't have one? Check these out.
Pistil Women's Tegan Wide Brim Hat$39.73 at REIBrixton Mitch Packable Sun Hat$48.95 at Backcountry.comEdith Brim Hat$32 at Wild RyeOrilla Sun Hat$25 at Cotopaxi
Electrolyte packets
Sweating in 41-degree heat drains electrolytes faster than water alone replaces them.
Sweating in 41-degree heat drains electrolytes faster than water alone replaces them. Don't have one? Check these out.
Maurten Drink Mix 320 Unflavored, 14 Single Serve Packets$51 at Backcountry.comDrink Mix 160$45 at Backcountry.comFastChews with Caffeine - 10 Count Packets$42 at Backcountry.comFastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets - Box of 12 Packets$42 at Backcountry.com
Insulated water bottle
Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.
Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight. Don't have one? Check these out.
CamelBak Fit Cap Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Bottle$20.73 at REIQuechua MH900 Double-Wall Insulated 500 ml Water Bottle$15 at Decathlon AmericaCamelBak Podium Chill Insulated Water Bottle$18 at REILifeStraw Go Series Insulated Stainless-Steel Water Filter Bottle$59.95 at REI
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sawyer Permethrin Pump Spray$14.50 at REI
Oral rehydration salts
Diarrhea from unfamiliar food or water needs fast electrolyte replacement in heat.
Diarrhea from unfamiliar food or water needs fast electrolyte replacement in heat. Don't have one? Check these out.
SaltStick Electrolyte Salt Capsules - 100 Capsules$27.30 at REISaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Green Apple$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Perfectly Peach$19.99 at Backcountry.comSaltStick Fastchews Chewable Electrolyte Tablets Mixed Berry$19.99 at Backcountry.com
Reusable water bottle
Tap water is safe but carrying cold water keeps core temperature down.
Tap water is safe but carrying cold water keeps core temperature down. Don't have one? Check these out.
Collapsible Water Bottle$24.95 at Backcountry.comQue Collapsible Water Bottle Cloudy$24.95 at Backcountry.comBidon Water Bottle$14.40 at Wild RyeWater Bottle$7.20 at Backcountry.com
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera. Don't have one? Check these out.
Dual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
VPN
Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.
Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself. Don't have one? Check these out.
NordVPNSee price at NordVPN
AirTag / tracker for bags
Bags disappear in crowded terminals and markets across international hubs.
Bags disappear in crowded terminals and markets across international hubs.
Packing cubes
Sand and salt water seep into luggage without organized compartments.
Sand and salt water seep into luggage without organized compartments. Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Packing Cube SetSee price at MatadorMatador Gear Cube Set$58.99 at Backcountry.com3 Piece Compression Packing Cubes$50 at SamsoniteThule Compression Packing Cube Gentle$23.95 at Backcountry.com
Waterproof phone pouch
Beach time and poolside hours mean phones get wet and sandy.
Beach time and poolside hours mean phones get wet and sandy. Don't have one? Check these out.
Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Phone Pouch$34.95 at REI
Laundry bag / travel detergent
Sweat stains build fast and laundry dries in hours in this heat.
Sweat stains build fast and laundry dries in hours in this heat. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador Laundry BagSee price at MatadorNathan Power Wash Performance Laundry Detergent with Pump$24 at REIKnack Pack Drawstring Cover and Laundry Bag-Large$10 at Knack Bags
Noise-cancelling headphones
Long flights arrive at night, but jet lag keeps you wired through the bright morning ahead.
Long flights arrive at night, but jet lag keeps you wired through the bright morning ahead. Don't have one? Check these out.
JBL Live 770NC Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Cancelling Headphones$220 at REISoundcore by Anker Space One Pro Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones$200 at REISony WH-1000XM4C Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Black (M4 2nd Gen)$300 at SonySony 1000X THE COLLEXION Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XX/W$650 at Sony

Nice to have

You could skip every one of these
Shorts
Legs need protection from sun and heat while staying cool in urban heat.
Legs need protection from sun and heat while staying cool in urban heat. Don't have one? Check these out.
Helly Hansen Men's HH Quick-Dry 11" Cargo Shorts$59.73 at REISimond Women’s Travel 900 Hiking Shorts$30 at Decathlon AmericaQuechua Women's NH500 Hiking Shorts$15 at Decathlon AmericaForclaz Men's MT500 Hiking Shorts$30 at Decathlon America
Lip balm with SPF
Lips crack and burn faster than body skin in desert sun and wind.
Lips crack and burn faster than body skin in desert sun and wind. Don't have one? Check these out.
Sun Bum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm$3.95 at REIBadger SPF 15 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm$4.95 at REISPF 50 Hydrating Sun Balm$29 at Backcountry.com
Hand sanitizer
Frequent hand washing matters when tap water is safe but surfaces aren't.
Frequent hand washing matters when tap water is safe but surfaces aren't. Don't have one? Check these out.
Noshinku Ultra-Hydrating Pocket Hand Sanitizer Refill$13 at REIDr. Bronner's Organic Hand Sanitizer$5.50 at REINoshinku Refillable Ultra-Moisturizing Pocket Sanitizer$9 at REI
Sunburn-safe insect bite relief
Sunburn and insect bites both happen here, and scratching worsens sun damage.
Sunburn and insect bites both happen here, and scratching worsens sun damage. Don't have one? Check these out.
heat it classic USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIheat it classic Lightning Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$29.95 at REIBadger Outdoor Itch Relief Stick$9.95 at REIheat it pro USB-C Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief$49.95 at REI
Short cables (USB-C)
Charging ports get loose from sweat and sand in coastal urban areas.
Charging ports get loose from sweat and sand in coastal urban areas. Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft., 240W, Upcycled-Braided)$35 at REIUSB-C to C Cable, Paracord wrapped, 3 ft PD enabled$27.99 at Backcountry.comUSB-C CableSee price at Peak DesignCable Kit$19.99 at Peak Design
Language app
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.
Passport holder
International travel requires a passport, and heat warps cardboard covers.
International travel requires a passport, and heat warps cardboard covers.
Luggage locks (TSA)
Luggage moves through multiple hands in busy airports and resort transfers.
Luggage moves through multiple hands in busy airports and resort transfers. Don't have one? Check these out.
Matador BetaLockSee price at MatadorTravel Safe 4-Dial TSA Cable Lock$15 at Eagle CreekTSA Cable Lock$15.95 at Backcountry.comPacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks$17.95 at REI
Toiletry bag (hanging)
Humidity and heat degrade toiletries if they sit loose in luggage.
Humidity and heat degrade toiletries if they sit loose in luggage. Don't have one? Check these out.
Hanging Toiletry Bag - Small$49.95 at Backcountry.comToiletry Bag$50 at Backcountry.comDK5 ModPak Toiletry Bag$49.95 at Backcountry.comBuddy 2 Toiletry Bag$44.99 at Backcountry.com
Travel pillow
Long flights to Dubai mean sleep on arrival, and jet lag hits hard.
Long flights to Dubai mean sleep on arrival, and jet lag hits hard. Don't have one? Check these out.
Blackout Travel Pillow$39.99 at Backcountry.comZempire Chill Pill DLX Memory Foam Camp Pillow$40 at REIExhale Neck Pillow$29 at Backcountry.comEagle Creek Exhale Neck Pillow Sea$29 at Backcountry.com

The basics

You own most of these. We are just making sure they make it in.
Toiletries kit
Travel-size toothpaste + brush
Don't have one? Check these out.
Our pickMatador Toothbrush Caps 2-PackSee price at MatadorMatador Refillable Toothpaste TubesSee price at MatadorPeppermint Toothpaste Tablets in Tin$12.99 at Backcountry.comDr. Bronner's Travel Toothpaste - 1 oz. Peppermint$2.95 at REI
Deodorant
Don't have one? Check these out.
HiBAR Natural Deodorant Unscented$13.95 at REIBusy Co Clarifying Deodorant Wipes$6.95 at REI
Medications + prescriptions
Chargers (phone)
Don't have one? Check these out.
Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad) with Charger and USB-C Cable$100 at REIDual Slim Charger$64.95 at Peak DesignAnker Wall Charger (33W, 2-Port) with USB-C to USB-C Cable$25 at REI
Underwear
Don't have one? Check these out.
Smartwool Women's Merino Bikini Underwear - Boxed$35 at REIEveryday Merino Bikini Underwear - Women's$34 at Backcountry.comREI Co-op Women's Merino Hipster Underwear$29.95 at REISimond Trek 500 Merino Wool Backpacking Underwear Women's$29.99 at Decathlon America
Socks
Don't have one? Check these out.
Injinji Ultra Run No-Show Wool Socks$21 at REIBalega Women's Enduro No-Show Socks$13.73 at REIBalega Hidden Contour No-Show Socks$14.73 at REIWoolrich Merino Solid Ragg Socks$14.73 at REI
Sleepwear
Reusable shopping bag
Don't have one? Check these out.
Packable Tote Bag$49 at Eagle CreekPackable Tote Bag - Geo$24.95 at rumplChrome Grocery Tote Messenger Bag Matte$125 at Backcountry.comGrocery Tote Messenger Bag$125 at Backcountry.com
Pen (customs forms)
Copy of passport
Small lock
Don't have one? Check these out.
Pacsafe ProSafe 1000 TSA Combination Luggage Lock$17.95 at REI3 Dial Travel Sentry Combination Lock$13 at Samsonite
Earbuds
Don't have one? Check these out.
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds$130 at REIShokz OpenDots ONE Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds$170 at REIShokz OpenFit Air Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$120 at REISoundcore by Anker AeroFit 2 Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds$100 at REI
Sunglasses case
Don't have one? Check these out.
Chums Transporter Sunglasses Case$10 at REICroakies Sunglasses Case with Carabiner$9.95 at REI
Nail clippers
Don't have one? Check these out.
So iLL Nail Clippers$8 at REI
Sewing kit / safety pins
Don't have one? Check these out.
Expedition Sewing Awl$35 at Backcountry.comSpeedy Stitcher Sewing Awl with Extra Thread$33.50 at REI

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