United Arab Emirates's weekend is Saturday and Sunday (shifted from the traditional Friday-Saturday weekend in 2022, with a shortened Friday). many businesses close briefly around midday Friday for prayers, and the weekly rhythm shifts around that.
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The weekend in United Arab Emirates is Saturday and Sunday (shifted from the traditional Friday-Saturday weekend in 2022, with a shortened Friday).
Shops and malls: 10am-10pm/midnight, seven days a week
many businesses close briefly around midday Friday for prayers, and the weekly rhythm shifts around that
The federal government moved to a Saturday-Sunday weekend in January 2022, with Friday now a half working day that includes a break for midday prayers. Malls and retail generally stay open long hours regardless.