Gratuity Calculator Abu Dhabi 2026 – Calculate Your EOSB

Abu Dhabi’s private-sector workforce spans mainland companies regulated by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development alongside free zones such as ADGM, KIZAD (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi), and Masdar City. Use the calculator below to estimate your gratuity, then read on for the parts of the rules specific to Abu Dhabi.

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Gratuity Rules for Abu Dhabi Mainland Employees

Mainland Abu Dhabi employees are covered by the same Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 that applies across the UAE — there is no separate Abu Dhabi-specific formula. Your basic salary, contract type, and years of service determine your payout using the standard 21-day / 30-day calculation. For the full formula, worked examples, and the limited vs unlimited contract breakdown, see our complete UAE gratuity calculator guide.

Abu Dhabi Free Zones and Gratuity

  • KIZAD (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi) — follows the standard federal gratuity formula.
  • Masdar City — follows the standard federal gratuity formula.
  • twofour54 and other Abu Dhabi free zones — generally follow the standard federal formula unless your employer has opted into an alternative savings scheme.

ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) is the exception. ADGM operates under its own employment regulations and allows employers to opt into a savings-scheme structure similar in spirit to DIFC’s DEWS, rather than a traditional lump-sum gratuity. If you work in ADGM, check your specific scheme documentation rather than relying on the standard formula above.

Checking Your Gratuity Officially in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi residents can access many government services through the TAMM platform, but gratuity and end-of-service calculations for private-sector employees remain a MOHRE (federal) matter, not an Abu Dhabi-emirate one. To verify your entitlement:

  • Use the MOHRE smart app, signing in with your UAE Pass, under Employee → End of Service Calculator
  • Contact MOHRE directly for questions about your specific case
  • File a formal complaint through MOHRE’s smart services portal if your employer disputes the amount

Frequently Asked Questions — Abu Dhabi

Does Abu Dhabi have different gratuity rules than the rest of the UAE?

No. Abu Dhabi mainland companies follow the same Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 formula as every other emirate. The main exception within Abu Dhabi is ADGM, which allows an alternative savings-scheme structure.

Do KIZAD and Masdar City employees get standard gratuity?

Yes. KIZAD and Masdar City both follow the standard 21-day / 30-day federal formula, the same as mainland Abu Dhabi.

I work in ADGM — does this calculator apply to me?

Not necessarily. ADGM allows employers to opt into a savings-scheme structure instead of traditional gratuity. Check your specific employment contract and scheme documentation rather than relying on the standard formula.

Can I check my gratuity through TAMM?

TAMM is Abu Dhabi’s government services platform, but private-sector gratuity and end-of-service calculations are handled through MOHRE at the federal level, including the MOHRE smart app.

For the full breakdown of the gratuity formula, worked examples, eligibility rules, and legacy unlimited contract rules, see the complete UAE Gratuity Calculator guide.