Do I need long sleeves for dinner in air-conditioned hotel restaurants in the UAE?

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TL;DR

Experiences differ: one traveller feels chilly in UAE hotel restaurants and prefers long sleeves, while another found the air conditioning comfortable after the heat outside.

What the community said

In August 2026, one traveller reported always wearing a long-sleeved dress and trainers for lunch and dinner at UAE hotels: even at the hotel being discussed, which she did not describe as very cold, she felt chilly. Another traveller said she had not noticed anyone wearing a long-sleeved top in the restaurant during nine days and found the air conditioning pleasant after the outdoor heat.

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