Offices
Private sector corporate headquarters, commercial services, and office towers.
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Closed todayLive business status
Dubai is closed
Next opens Monday at 8:30 AM · in 15h 26m
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Local time in Dubai
5:03 PM
Sunday, November 1
GST · UTC+04:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Retail bank branches, financial centers, and currency exchange locations.
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Closed todayGovernment
Federal ministries, municipal centers, and Customer Happiness Centers.
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Closed todayRetail
Major shopping centers, department stores, souks, and retail boutiques.
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Open nowDining
Standalone restaurants, cafes, fast-casual venues, and mall food courts.
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Open nowLocal convention
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Private sector corporate headquarters, commercial services, and office towers. Standard corporate working hours
Across time zones
Best time to call Dubai
Your time
Sun 11:30 PM - Mon 8:30 AM
America/New_York
Dubai time
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday, Nov 2
Recommended contact window
Sun 11:30 PM - Mon 7:00 AM your time
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM in Dubai
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · UAE
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A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.
Before you make contact
Local business 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.