UAE Gratuity Blog: Guides, Law & Calculators
In-depth guides on UAE gratuity and end of service benefits: how the calculation works, what the law says, free zone exceptions and reference tables by years of service. Every figure quoted in these guides is computed with the same calculation engine that powers the calculators.
Gratuity by Years of Service in the UAE (Full Table)
See exactly how much UAE gratuity pay grows by years of service, from 1 to 30+ years, across five salary bands, calculated to the exact dirham.
· 7 min read
referenceGratuity Rules in UAE: Eligibility, Cap & Contracts
Gratuity rules in UAE explained: 1-year eligibility, 21/30-day accrual tiers, the 24-month cap, and how gratuity works for unlimited contract employees.
· 8 min read
guideHow to Calculate Gratuity in UAE: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to calculate gratuity in UAE with a clear step-by-step formula, 9 worked examples across salary bands, and the exact accrual and cap rules.
· 9 min read
guideJAFZA Gratuity Calculator: Free Zone Rules UAE
Use this JAFZA gratuity calculator to work out end of service pay under UAE federal law, and see which free zones like DIFC and ADGM apply different rules.
· 7 min read
guideWhat Is Gratuity in UAE? End of Service Benefit Explained
What is gratuity in UAE? A plain-English guide to end of service benefits: who qualifies, the 1-year rule, basic salary, and the 14-day payment deadline.
· 6 min read
lawUAE Gratuity Law 2026: What Article 51 Actually Says
The UAE gratuity law explained in plain terms: eligibility, the 21/30-day formula, the 24-month cap, the 14-day payment rule, and what changed since 2022.
· 9 min read