In pictures: How residents navigate the UAE's scorching summer heat

A woman covers her face to block the strong sunlight in Dubai.  The Emirates Astronomy Society has announced that the astronomical summer season will commence on June 21, 2023, at 18:58 UAE time, marking the summer solstice date. This period will endure for three months. During this season, the sun will directly be overhead of the Tropic of Cancer, casting minimal shadows throughout the Arabian Peninsula.

The UAE will experience its longest day since 1796 on June 20, with daylight hours clocking 13 hours and 48 minutes.This will be the result of an earlier summer solstice this year.

Tourists stay cool with water sports, and jet skiing is a top favourite.

A man uses a book to shield his head and face.

Hoteliers across the UAE report bumper tourism numbers as residents and overseas visitors make the most of seasonal summer offers.

Further along, a woman walks under an umbrella, seeking shade from hot weather.

To beat the extreme heat, tourists flock to Dubai's beaches, making their vacation a fantastic and memorable escape.

Another method to combat the heat is to drink lots of fluids.

Unfazed by the heat, a tourist in Dubai shields her face with a face shield while exploring the city streets.

A food delivery cyclist covers his head with a cap and his face with a scarf.