Can I resign without notice in the UAE and still keep my rights?

Yes, in limited situations UAE Labour Law lets a worker leave without notice and without losing end-of-service entitlements. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — which replaced the old Article 121 of the 1980 law — a worker may resign without notice if the employer has breached its obligations, for example by failing to meet contractual or legal duties toward the worker, by assault or serious misconduct by the employer or their representative, or where the worker is assigned fundamentally different work without consent. The decision must rest on genuine grounds, and you should document the breach (emails, unpaid-wage records, complaints) before leaving. Walking out without a valid legal reason, by contrast, can expose you to compensation claims for un-served notice. Because the assessment is fact-specific, confirm your situation against the current law rather than the repealed Article 121. You can file a complaint with MOHRE if the employer has breached your contract, and you can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI to review whether your grounds qualify before you act.