How much notice do I give if I resign during probation in the UAE?

Under UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), the notice you must give when resigning during probation depends on what you plan to do next. A worker who resigns during probation to take up another job inside the UAE generally must give the employer a longer notice period, because the law also addresses the recruitment costs the original employer incurred. A worker who is leaving the UAE entirely gives a shorter notice. These probation-stage notice rules are distinct from the standard 30–90 day notice that applies after probation. If a new employer hires you while you are still in probation with another company, specific obligations can fall on that new employer too. Because the exact notice and any cost consequences turn on your destination and contract terms, confirm them against your signed MOHRE contract before you submit your resignation. Serving the correct notice protects your end-of-service settlement of any wages and accrued entitlements owed. If a dispute arises over your probation resignation, you can raise it with MOHRE and compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI for guidance.