๐Ÿงฎ Gratuity

UAE gratuity: everything you need to know

Your end-of-service benefit is one of the most valuable financial assets you build in the UAE โ€” yet most expats don't understand exactly how it's calculated, when they can claim it, and what to do with it when they leave. All our guides are below.

21
Days' salary per year (first 5 yrs)
30
Days' salary per year (after 5 yrs)
6+
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Start here: how gratuity works

Specific situations

What to do with your payout

Quick reference: gratuity formula

Service period Daily rate Per year (approx) Applies to resignation?
Under 1 year โ€” No entitlement โ€”
Year 1โ€“5 21 days / year ~5.83% of annual basic โœ… Yes (full, since 2022)
Year 5+ 30 days / year ~8.33% of annual basic โœ… Yes (full)

Calculated on basic salary only, not total package. Maximum gratuity is capped at 2 years' total basic salary. Full calculation guide โ†’