Is Dubai in the tropics

No, Dubai is not located in the tropics. It lies in the northern hemisphere, specifically at a latitude of about 25.2° N, which places it outside the tropical zone, defined as between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S). However, Dubai does have a hot desert climate, characterized by extremely high temperatures, especially in summer.