Dubai is 9-10 hours ahead of Minneapolis. Minneapolis uses Central Time (CT) while Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). When it's 8:00 AM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM in Dubai.
The UAE does not observe daylight saving time, but Minnesota does. The difference is 9 hours during CDT and 10 hours during CST.
Best calling time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Minneapolis time. This corresponds to 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Dubai, catching the end of UAE business hours.
Dubai is a major global business hub with connections to markets worldwide. Flights from Minneapolis typically connect through major hubs, taking about 16-18 hours total.