Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Nairobi. Nairobi uses East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) while Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). When it's 12:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 1:00 PM in Dubai.
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so this 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nairobi time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Dubai, covering full business hours in both cities.
Dubai and Nairobi have strong business connections. Dubai is a major hub for African trade and investment, and many Kenyans work in the UAE. Direct flights take about 5 hours.