Melbourne is typically 7 hours ahead of Dubai. When it's 5:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 10:00 AM in Dubai. The UAE does not observe daylight saving time, but Melbourne does.
During Australian daylight saving time (October to April), the difference is 7 hours. During Australian standard time (April to October), the difference is 6 hours.
Optimal meeting window: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Melbourne time (7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Dubai, or 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM in winter). Afternoon Melbourne catches morning Dubai.
Dubai is a major stopover hub for Australians traveling to Europe and the Americas. Emirates operates multiple daily flights between Melbourne and Dubai, making it one of Australia's busiest international routes.