How is end-of-service gratuity calculated for ADGM employees?

Employees in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) are governed by ADGM's own Employment Regulations, not the mainland UAE Labour Law, so the end-of-service rules differ. ADGM provides for an end-of-service gratuity for eligible employees based on length of service and basic wage, broadly similar in concept to the mainland approach, and the regime also allows for qualifying savings-scheme arrangements as an alternative to a lump-sum payout. Eligibility generally requires completing a minimum qualifying period of continuous service, and the benefit is calculated on basic salary rather than the full package. Because the precise accrual rates, qualifying period, and any savings-scheme contribution levels are set in the ADGM Employment Regulations and have been updated over time, you should confirm the current figures directly from ADGM rather than assuming the mainland 21/30-day formula applies. Check your ADGM employment contract for which arrangement covers you. For a dispute over your ADGM end-of-service entitlement or contributions, you can review the ADGM regulations or compare verified UAE employment lawyers on LEXAI for advice specific to the free zone.