End-of-service gratuity per MOHRE rules — UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Same result whether you resign or are terminated after 1 year.
All figures in the local currency. Gratuity is an estimate.
| Service | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| First 5 years | 21 days of basic salary per year |
| Beyond 5 years | 30 days of basic salary per year |
| Under 1 year | No gratuity |
| Maximum | 2 years' total wages |
Daily wage = basic monthly salary ÷ 30. Gratuity is on BASIC salary only (allowances excluded). Source: UAE Federal Decree-Law 33/2021.
Yes. Under Federal Decree-Law 33/2021 (in force since Feb 2022), resignation no longer reduces gratuity. Anyone with more than one year of continuous service receives the full calculation whether they resign or are terminated.
Basic salary only. Housing, transport and other allowances are excluded.
Yes — most free zones follow the federal labour law. DIFC and ADGM are exceptions with their own regimes (DIFC uses the DEWS savings scheme).
Total gratuity cannot exceed two years' worth of wages.
All end-of-service dues must be paid within 14 days of the contract end date.