How is end-of-service gratuity calculated in the UAE?

In the UAE private sector, end-of-service gratuity is calculated on your basic wage (excluding allowances) under the UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), enforced by MOHRE. You must complete at least one continuous year of service to qualify. The standard formula gives 21 days' basic wage for each of the first five years of service, and 30 days' basic wage for each year beyond five. To work it out: divide your monthly basic wage by 30 to get a daily rate, multiply by 21 for each of the first five years, then by 30 for later years, and add any pro-rated partial year. The total gratuity is capped at two years' wages. Days of unpaid leave are not counted in the service period. Use your basic salary figure, not your gross package, or you will overstate the result. MOHRE provides an official online gratuity calculator. If your employer disputes the amount, you can file a complaint with MOHRE, and you can compare verified UAE employment lawyers on LEXAI for your situation.