Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Dubai
Essential schedule guide for Dubai, UAE. Overview of standard operating hours for corporate offices, banks, government centers, retail malls, and dining establishments across the emirate.
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Offices
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:30 AM-5:30 PMPrivate sector corporate headquarters, commercial services, and office towers.
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8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard corporate working hours
Tue
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard corporate working hours
Wed
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard corporate working hours
Thu
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard corporate working hours
Fri
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Full or flexible work hours before Friday prayers
Sat
Closed
Closed for weekend
Sun
Closed
Closed for weekend
Plan around closures
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Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Public Sector Workweek
Dubai government entities operate a four-and-a-half-day workweek from Monday to Thursday and Friday morning, closing for Friday afternoon prayers.
Banking Schedules
Standard street branches operate Monday through Saturday morning, closing early on Friday and all day Sunday. Mall branches offer extended evening availability.
Retail and Malls
Shopping centers and mega-malls operate daily until late evening, extending hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
Ramadan and Holiday Impact
During Ramadan, office and government hours shorten by two hours daily, while retail and dining shift heavily toward late evening and night hours.
Dining and Nightlife
Restaurants and cafes serve all-day dining with peak evening dinner crowds, staying open past midnight in major entertainment districts.