UAE Midday Break Planner

Aligned to the UAE Midday Break Law (MOHRE Decree 401), ADOSH-SF and Dubai Municipality hot-work guidance.

Site locationMonth

Site Safety UAE — Midday Break Schedule

Dubai · August

Extreme

Midday ban 12:30 – 15:00

Permitted work windows: 05:30 – 12:30
15:00 – 18:30 (or later per site rules)
WBGT expected: 30–33 °C typical, spikes ≥ 33 °C
Work / rest cycle: 45 min work / 15 min rest, shaded
Hydration: ≥ 1 cup (250 ml) every 20 minutes; cool ORS available at each break station

Outdoor work between 12:30 and 15:00 is prohibited (MOHRE Decree 401).
Post the schedule in English + Arabic + workers' mother tongue at every gate.

Post at gate · daily supervisor sign-off required

Need the daily on-site record? Use the Heat Stress Daily Check form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the UAE midday break rule?

MOHRE Decree 401 prohibits outdoor work between 12:30 and 15:00 from 15 June to 15 September each year. Site Safety UAE tightens this further using WBGT thresholds when local conditions demand it.

How is the WBGT threshold determined?

The planner uses monthly WBGT bands for each emirate based on the UAE National Center of Meteorology climate records, mapped to ADOSH-SF and Dubai Municipality guidance for acclimatised outdoor workers.

Can I print the schedule for the site notice board?

Yes. Every planner output has a Print button that produces a one-page notice with hydration reminders and Arabic subtitles.

Does the break rule apply to indoor air-conditioned work?

No. Fully enclosed air-conditioned indoor work is exempt from the midday break window but may still trigger heat-stress precautions if temperature or humidity exceeds thresholds.