Across the UAE, the increasing number of residents is advocating the workday which is starting from 6 am. Many people say that their natural morning routine align working hours, such as waking up for fajr prayer or exercise, will allow them to finish the first work in the day. This change can give more time for comfort, tasks and family, while potentially can promote productivity and reduce screen fatigue, especially during the scorching summer months.
Beginners want to finish quickly
For Amina al Hammadi, a resident of Dubai, the day begins well before sunrise. Talking to the local news outlet Khaleej Times, she said that she wakes up for a fajr prayer at around 4:03 pm.Amina said, “I wake up for Fajr around 4.03 pm these days.” “As long as I am done with my prayer and breakfast, I wake up wide and get ready. But I still do two, sometimes I have to wait three hours before the work starts. I wish I can just go at 6 am and end up quickly.”Amina believes that by starting the Fajr prayer immediately after the prayer, she will be able to complete her workday by 2 pm, the rest of the afternoon became free for family’s time, comfort or work. He told that this schedule would be particularly beneficial in the summer months, when the summer may dry up by noon.He said, “In summer, in particular, summer to you from drains till noon. It would be much better if we are doing it by then,” he said.Similarly, an American expat Alex, who works in Dubai, started its day with a run with a gym session at 5 am. He shared with Katie:“I am completely alert till 6 am, I have my workout, my coffee, and I feel the most productive. But I waste that energy so much that the workday is waiting for the beginning. I will finish 2 pm or 3 pm and then the time for lunch, perhaps a blink, and the evening enjoyment.”Alex also noted the effect on screen fatigue. “In sales, you are continuously email or on zoom. If I can load all this in the morning and eliminate it, I was sharp and less burnt.”
Weight of experts: Health and Productivity Benefits
While some UAE companies have adopted flexible schedules, a standard initial start is unusual. Dubai -based professional health specialist Dr. Reem al Marzauki explained the scientific benefits of matching working hours with natural energy peaks.“People who get up early have high cortisol levels in the morning, which focuses vigilance and focusing,” Dr. Al Marjoki told Katie. “The workday starts first tap in that natural hormonal peak. Over time, it can increase productivity and reduce stimulating dependence on caffeine.”He also emphasized how UAE can protect the employees from the extreme heat of summer hours before the work.“To finish by noon means avoiding exposure to extreme heat, especially for those who work or work in the field. It also opens the hours of daylight more useful daylight for comfort, family or physical activity, ”he explained.From a psychological point of view, Dr. Al Marjoki said that at the time of earlier times, the burnout can be reduced due to late expanded screen time.“Working till 6 pm or 7 pm, then spending on the phone or laptop in the evening affects the rhythm. The earlier rap-up time gives people a natural stay and allows their brain to disconnect before the bed,” he said.
The flexibility is the key
Despite the benefits, Dr. Al Marzauki warned that the initial start is not a size-fit-all solution.“Some people are wired in different ways. For night owls, pushing back 6am can lead to backfire and increase fatigue. Flexibility is important, and employers should consider offering several shift options where possible,” he advised.He suggested that companies used pilot programs to be best suited for both employees and business operations.“Even twice a week, something simple like a trial can help identify what is the best work for both energy levels and professional needs,” he concluded.
