United Arab Emirates • Local Time
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Dubai, the glittering jewel of the United Arab Emirates, operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST/UTC+4) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. This ultra-modern city rose from desert sands to become a global hub for business, tourism, and luxury, featuring the world's tallest building (Burj Khalifa), largest mall, and most ambitious architectural projects.
UAE does not observe Daylight Saving Time. This means the time difference with Europe and Americas changes seasonally. Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London in winter, 3 hours in summer.
Dubai is UTC+4 year-round. When it's noon in Dubai: London 8:00 AM (winter) / 9:00 AM (summer), New York 3:00 AM / 4:00 AM, Singapore 4:00 PM, Tokyo 5:00 PM, Sydney 7:00 PM / 8:00 PM.
The UAE workweek is Sunday to Thursday. Offices typically operate 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Dubai Mall and major shopping centers open 10:00 AM to midnight (or later on weekends). Many restaurants stay open until 2:00 AM. During Ramadan, working hours are reduced and eating in public during daylight is prohibited.
Dubai's fixed UTC+4 timezone makes it an ideal connector between Asian and European/American markets. When London markets close at 4:30 PM GMT, it's 8:30 PM in Dubai. When Tokyo opens at 9:00 AM JST, Dubai is at 6:00 AM. The UAE workweek runs Sunday to Thursday, aligning with regional business practices.
November to March offers perfect weather (20-30°C) for beaches and outdoor activities.
Expatriates make up over 85% of population, primarily from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, and Western countries. A truly global city and major business/tourism hub.
Hot desert climate. Summer (May-Sep) extremely hot 40-50°C. Winter (Nov-Mar) pleasant 20-30°C. Minimal rainfall. Occasional sandstorms.