Dubai is open for business

Standard office hours today: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM · Monday

7h 27m remaining in the business day 17%

Local time in Dubai 10:02 AM Monday, August 3 GST · UTC+04:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Private sector corporate headquarters, commercial services, and office towers.

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Open now

Banks Retail bank branches, financial centers, and currency exchange locations.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Open now

Government Federal ministries, municipal centers, and Customer Happiness Centers.

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Open now

Retail Major shopping centers, department stores, souks, and retail boutiques.

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Open now

Dining Standalone restaurants, cafes, fast-casual venues, and mall food courts.

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM Open now

Local convention

Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Work

Sat Weekend

Sun Weekend

Private sector corporate headquarters, commercial services, and office towers. Standard corporate working hours

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Dubai time 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Monday, Aug 3

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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.