Current Time in AbuDhabi

Daily schedule of someone living in the United Arab Emirates

Time (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	After waking up, pray and have breakfast, then put on a suit or abaya and get ready.
6:30-7:30	Commute by car. There is a lot of traffic as many people head to the office district at this time.
7:30-12:00	Morning work. Checking emails, attending meetings, dealing with visitors, etc.
12:00-13:00	Lunch break and prayer time. Eat at the office cafeteria or a nearby restaurant.
13:00-15:00	Afternoon work. A relatively quiet time to organize remaining tasks and concentrate.
15:00-16:00	Finish work. Often comes home early and spends time with family or goes to the mall.
18:00-19:30	Dinner. Usually eats home-cooked food or goes out to eat kebabs or rice.
19:30-21:30	Prays at the mosque, spends time with family, goes shopping at the mall, etc.
21:30-23:00	Relaxation time. Watches TV, uses social media, prepares for the next day, then goes to bed.

Time (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	Wakes up, changes into uniform, has breakfast, and gets ready for school.
6:30-7:30	Arrive at school by school bus or by parent. Leave early to avoid traffic jams.
7:30-12:00	Classes. Mainly focus on core subjects such as English, Arabic, math, and science.
12:00-13:00	Lunch break and prayer. Important time to spend with friends over lunch.
13:00-14:30	Afternoon classes. Islamic education, social studies, and physical education are held.
14:30-16:00	Go home. After returning home, students may do homework, assignments, or attend extracurricular activities.
16:00-18:00	Time to do homework and read. Many children study quietly at home.
18:00-19:30	Dinner and family time. Time to enjoy conversation and company.
19:30-21:00	Free time. Watch TV, use your smartphone, or spend time with family.
21:00-22:30	Take a bath, get ready for bed, and go to bed early. Early bedtime is especially recommended for younger students.