WORKWEEK
There is some flexibility in the UAE workweek. Most businesses are open five days a week, from Sunday to Thursday (which is different than in Saudi Arabia), but some environments will be open six days a week, with Saturday hours as well. The UAE’s free-trade zones may have different hours than other parts of the country.
Many offices in Dubai will close around 1:00 P.M. and then reopen from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. This helps people avoid working during the hottest part of the day. Office hours may be significantly shorter during the month of Ramadan.
Everyone in the United Arab Emirates observes the two most important holidays:
Eid al-Fitr: ...
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