Ramadan
Feb 8 – Mar 9, 2027
Why demand moves
Business hours shorten during Ramadan in the UAE; evening retail, dining and Eid shopping get much busier.
What peaks
BYZXPO has no listings in this country yet — these are the kinds of business that do well this season.
Plan for this season
See where there's room for you
Compare how many businesses of each busy type are near a place with the country as a whole: gaps, typical or crowded. Free accounts get one check a month; paid plans get more.
Sign in to use itBusiness ideas for this season
Iftar meal boxes and catering
Medium start-up costDates, sweets and gift hampers
Low start-up costLate-evening food stall or delivery
Low start-up costKey dates
Start getting ready
Dec 28 · 6 weeks before
Starts
Feb 8 · In 112 days
Ends
Mar 9
Get ready checklist
Shift opening hours to evenings
Stock dates, flour, oil and meat ahead — prices rise
Plan Eid clothing and gift stock in the second half
Also in
The same season in other markets — useful for importing and exporting.
Questions about Ramadan in the United Arab Emirates
When is Ramadan 2027 in the United Arab Emirates?
Ramadan 2027 in the United Arab Emirates runs from February 8, 2027 to March 9, 2027.
Which businesses are busiest during Ramadan?
halal markets, halal restaurants, bakeries, butcher shops, dessert shops and catering see the most demand. Business hours shorten during Ramadan in the UAE; evening retail, dining and Eid shopping get much busier.
When should businesses start preparing for Ramadan?
About 6 weeks before — from December 28, 2026 for Ramadan 2027. Shift opening hours to evenings
What business can I start for Ramadan?
Ideas for Ramadan: iftar meal boxes and catering (medium start-up cost), dates, sweets and gift hampers (low start-up cost) and late-evening food stall or delivery (low start-up cost).