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From Corporate Iftars to Deep Discounts, Ramadan Reshapes Dubai Business

Ramadan slows Dubai’s relentless pace, trimming private‑sector workdays by two hours and compressing school schedules. Evening becomes the new business hub as hotels and convention halls host corporate iftars and late‑night suhoor gatherings that double as networking platforms for Muslims and non‑Muslims alike. Retailers and automakers flood the market with deep discounts—up to 65% on essentials and zero‑percent financing on cars—while government inspectors enforce price caps. The shift pushes trade discussions to evenings and reorients consumer spending toward the night economy.