Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul. Istanbul uses Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+3) while Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). When it's 12:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 1:00 PM in Dubai.
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Istanbul time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Dubai, covering UAE business hours.
Istanbul and Dubai are major business hubs connected by direct flights taking about 4 hours. Both cities serve as bridges between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East with significant trade and tourism ties.