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you sure can Bakedbean! :thumbsup:

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Ramadan doesn't start until the 10th, as announced by The National.

Will do pork belly for dinner I think.

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most folk in Dubai get their beverages at Barracuda in UAQ, it closes for Ramadan

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http://www.therealgeordiearmani.com/...uring-ramadan/

list of places that are independents (majority) that are open for lunch during Ramadan, you will find pork at Jebel Ali Club sadly no alcohol (until iftar) :)

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Thanks Blue Cat. Will definitely be visiting Medley this week.:thumbup:

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Where is The Farm? :confused:

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As this is my first Ramadan is it the law that you have to work the shortened hours or is it choice?

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Just if you're a muslim buddy - or at least that's what's happened in all the companies i worked for.

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Some firms will shut the doors at 2/3pm and tell you all to go home.

My old place did and it was awesome. After naps were the best ever.

My new place doesn't.

No idea on legality.

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it's the law - any extra and you have to be paid accordingly, regardless of your religion


* almost all companies ignore that but mine only ever worked 6 hours, used to love Ramadan

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Thanks guys. I thought it was just if you are muslim but the main contractor might be enforcing it on the whole site which would be a pain. We will wait and see.

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Ramadan work timings - Official.

Gulf News

Public sector working hours
Abu Dhabi: 9am to 3pm
Dubai: 9am to 2pm
Sharjah: 9am to 2pm

As usual, nothing about the Private Sector.

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First office: 8-4 hours, eat/drink inside whenever/wherever you want.

Second office: Muslims were allowed to leave at 2:00 and everyone else at 4:00 unless work had to be done. But the office was pretty chill about that so it was rare to have to stay in past 4:00. Could only eat in the conference room.

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UAE Labour law, article 65, states that during Ramadan the working day is to be shortened by two hours. That applies to ALL employees and any company that does not comply is breaking the law and can be fined by MoL.

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LOL - in the UAE when they say all employees they dont actually mean it. I work for the largest company in Dubai and only the muslim staff get reduced hours. FWIW unless you work in the office even the Muslims work their normal roster, they just get paid 2 hours OT.