Ramadan 2022 in the UAE: changing working hours for employees, schools, parks and parking fees

Arab weather - Many things change in the UAE during the holy month of Ramadan, from reducing working hours to filling mosques with worshipers in Tarawih prayers until late at night, and on the other hand, discounts and promotions begin in the markets, and here is this guide for working hours and some Changes that occur in the country during the holy month.

Working hours during the holy month of Ramadan 2022

Public sector:

• Government employees in the UAE work from 9 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Thursday
• On Fridays, business hours are from 9 am to 12 pm.
• The authorities in Umm Al Quwain announced that Friday will be an additional holiday for government employees during the holy month.
• Sharjah adopted a three-day weekend at the beginning of this year.

private sector:

Daily working hours have been reduced by two hours for employees working in the private sector.

school hours

• The academic day should not exceed five hours for students.
• On Fridays, this is further reduced.
• The authorities also urged schools to limit the amount of homework and assignments.

Read also: The longest and shortest fasting hours in the Arab countries during Ramadan 1443/2022

Parking fees during the holy month of Ramadan

Abu Dhabi:

• Parking fees apply from Saturday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 midnight.
• Parking is free on Fridays and public holidays.

Dubai:

• Parking fee applies from 8am to 6pm; And from 8 pm to 12 midnight, from Monday to Saturday.
• Parking is free on Sunday.
• The multi-storey car park operates as a paid service 24/7.

Sharjah:

• Paid parking service from 8 am to 12 midnight.
• Free around mosques during Tarawih prayers.
• On Fridays and holidays, parking is free in most areas.

Malls and Ramadan markets

Markets remain open for long hours during the holy month, markets are active at night hours across the country, and during Ramadan in the UAE, major retailers offer huge discounts of up to 90% on thousands of products.

Gardens in the Emirates

• In Dubai: Most public parks such as Al Mushrif, Al Safa and Al Mamzar are open until 10 pm.
• Residential parks, plazas, and lakes are open until 1 a.m.
• In Sharjah: The parks are open until 12 midnight.

Read also: Holidays and public holidays in the UAE and Arab countries for the year 2022