Sunday, 23 August 2015

Dubai Government Annual Leave Law

Dubai Government Human Resources Management Law No. (27) 2006

1. Expatriate employees are entitled to annual leave air tickets on the date of work 
joining anniversary and as follows: 

  • Grade 14 and above: Business Class for self, spouse and up to 3 children under 18 years old. 
  • Grade 9 - 13 : Economy Class for self, spouse and up to 3 children under 18 years old 
  • Grade 8 and below: Economy Class for self only 


2. Expatriate employees are to receive a cash sum in lieu of the cost of the entitled 
air tickets to their original employment country of nationality - even if they 
acquire another nationality during their service - and irrespective of whether they 
travel or not.