UV index and sunburn time in United Arab Emirates
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in United Arab Emirates.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 13.8 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
| Abu Dhabi | 13.9 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
| Sharjah | 13.7 | Extreme | July | 17 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in United Arab Emirates →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated