The holy month of Ramadan, a month of prayer, fasting and extra charitable deeds, has its deep impact on daily life. In the UAE, these changes comprise reduced working hours, new parking regulations, adjustment in road toll charges (Salik) and adjustment in the shopping mall and public transport timings. Here, we continue with the arrangements of these Ramadan changes in Dubai.
The working hours of government and private offices are mentioned below:
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has indicated that working hours of private sector employees will be reduced by two hours daily during Ramadan. Additionally, companies can embrace flexible working times or working from home based on the nature of their business within the permissible working hours.
The working hours for government institutions are as follows:
Dubai parking hours are as follows:
Public transport hours in Dubai have changed as follows:
The working hours of public and private schools in the UAE are as follows:
Students can attend classes remotely on Fridays. In-person school hours are limited to five hours daily.
The Ministry of Education initiated a “Ramadan with Family” initiative, under which online classes will be held every Friday. But students who have examinations will have to attend school as per their regular schedule.
Supermarkets and retail chains will operate as usual. Malls will remain open late at night to serve consumers after iftar.
Most of the restaurants will remain closed during the day and resume business after the Maghrib prayer. Some restaurants and cafes will provide services in enclosed areas or have takeaway and delivery options.
The Dubai Municipality has extended park operating hours during Ramadan:
| Park Name | Ramadan Operating Hours |
|---|---|
| Mushrif Park, Creek Park, Zabeel Park | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Mushrif National Park, Mamzar Park | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Safa Park | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Children’s City | Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sat-Sun: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Mushrif Park Cycling Track | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Quranic Park | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Cave & Glass House | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Ramadan 2025 will be 30 days long, with fasting duration up to 13 hours daily, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, head of the Emirates Astronomy Society. Suhoor and iftar timings in eastern parts of the UAE will be earlier than the western parts with a difference of about 20 minutes between the two.
Ramadan in the UAE brings radical changes to living conditions in Dubai, working hours, transport and public services. Awareness of these changes helps residents prepare better for fasting and other daily activities. These changes are a reflection of the UAE government’s commitment to respecting religious and cultural values and creating a convenient and hospitable environment for citizens and residents to fully enjoy this blessed month.
Source: https://gulfnews.com
