UAE Free Zone Gratuity Calculator Guide 2026
JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM, and Sharjah Airport Free Zone do not all behave the same way. · 7 min read
By Asfandyar Khan, UAE Gratuity Check
FREE ZONE MAP
Pick the right calculator before you rely on the number
| Free zone | Calculator | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| JAFZA | Open calculator | Usually follows standard UAE labour law gratuity. |
| DIFC | Open calculator | Special regime; DEWS savings usually matters more than standard gratuity. |
| ADGM | Open calculator | ADGM employment regulations apply; confirm before filing disputes. |
| Sharjah Airport Free Zone | Open calculator | Usually estimated with the standard UAE private-sector formula. |
SPECIAL REGIMES
DIFC and ADGM need extra care
Many UAE free-zone employers follow the federal gratuity formula, but DIFC and ADGM have their own employment frameworks. DIFC DEWS in particular can replace the old end-of-service lump sum for covered post-2020 service.
That is why a free-zone page should do more than show a calculator. It should tell users whether MOHRE, DIFC, ADGM, or a savings statement is the right next document to check.
NEXT STEPS
Build your evidence pack
- Download the PDF result from the relevant calculator.
- Keep your contract, salary slips, and termination or resignation records.
- Compare gratuity with leave salary and notice pay using the final settlement calculator.
- Read how to dispute gratuity before escalating.