WHAT THE LAW SAYS

Article 131 of the UAE Federal Law states:

The employer shall, upon the termination of the contract, bear the expenses of repatriation of the worker to the location from where he or she was hired, or to any other location agreed upon between the parties.

Should the worker, upon termination of the contract, be employed by another employer, the latter shall be liable for the repatriation expenses of the worker upon the end of his or her service.