Is the sea warm enough for swimming in the UAE in January?

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TL;DR

The sea can feel cool in January: one adult swam only a few times, while children went in briefly when there were waves. For children, plan on using the pool and spending time on the beach instead.

What the community said

A traveller who stayed in Ras Al Khaimah from January 25 to February 7 reported cold sea water, although sunbathing was possible.

7 days ago Ras Al Khaimah

Based on an early-January stay, one adult swam in the sea only a few times, while another found the water too cold to go in.

26 days ago Early January

Children went into the sea only briefly, mainly when there were waves; they could splash near shore and look for crabs, but did not stay in the water for long.

26 days ago January sea conditions

If water activities for children are important in January, choose a hotel with a pool: in this stay, children spent more time at the pool with a slide and playing in the sand than swimming in the sea.

26 days ago Pool with a slide