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What wetsuit do you need in United Arab Emirates?

The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 3 coastal cities in United Arab Emirates.

City Coldest Warmest One suit for the season
Abu Dhabi 21.7°C Jan 34.4°C Aug nothing
Khalifah A City 21.5°C Jan 34.5°C Aug nothing
Ar Ruways 21.2°C Feb 34.9°C Aug nothing

Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.

Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from