Tag: dews

If you work in a UAE free zone, your gratuity depends on which zone you are in. JAFZA and DMCC usually follow the standard UAE end-of-service formula based on last basic salary, while DIFC uses DEWS for service from 1 Feb 2020 onward, so a normal lump sum calculator can give the wrong answer. That […]

If you work in Dubai’s DIFC or Abu Dhabi’s ADGM, the traditional end-of-service gratuity no longer applies. Instead, the Dubai Employee Workplace Savings Scheme (DEWS) in DIFC — and the equivalent mandatory savings scheme in ADGM — replaces it entirely. This 2026 guide explains exactly what you’re owed, how the schemes work, how to calculate […]

With new UAE Savings Scheme pilots rolling out in 2026, many expats are wondering how the new defined-contribution savings model compares to the old end-of-service gratuity — and crucially, what happens to the money you’ve already earned under the traditional system. This complete 2026 guide explains the differences in plain English, real calculation examples, and […]