Mercury Retrograde and the UAE — Why We Feel It So Strongly Here

Every few months, Mercury appears to hit reverse - and while the whole world feels the ripple, those of us living in the UAE often notice it just a little more.

Here’s why this November 2025 Mercury Retrograde (Nov 9 – 29) might be especially potent in the Emirates and how to navigate it without losing your Wi-Fi-connected cool.

// The City That Never Stops

Dubai and Abu Dhabi thrive on motion - flights, meetings, events, launches, constant connectivity.Mercury rules travel, communication, and technology - the very engines that drive the UAE’s lifestyle and business pace. So when the planet reverses, small disruptions can feel magnified.

Flight delays? Check. Meeting reschedules? Of course. Glitchy Zooms during your big regional pitch? Classic retrograde energy.

// Communication in a Multicultural Hub

With more than 200 nationalities calling the UAE home, communication already spans accents, time zones, and languages.Mercury retrograde can stir up misunderstandings — from emails lost in translation to mixed messages on WhatsApp.During this period, clarity and patience are your superpowers. Slow down, re-read, and don’t take tone personally.

// Business, PR & Tech Turbulence

In a region obsessed with “what’s next,” Mercury retrograde invites us to pause and review what’s now. Instead of launching campaigns or signing major deals, use the three-week window to:

• Revisit strategy decks and marketing plans

• Audit systems and contracts

• Reconnect with old clients or collaborators

• Reflect on how authentically your brand is communicating

It’s not bad luck - it’s cosmic quality control.

// Spiritual Reflection Meets Modern Hustle

There’s a quiet side to this, too. In a city known for its speed, retrograde energy is a reminder to breathe.Take advantage of slower evenings, desert escapes, or beach walks to journal, pray, or simply reset your nervous system.Mercury’s retreat is an opportunity for introspection - and even the busiest Dubai girl deserves that.

How to Ride It Out Gracefully

• Back up your data (yes, all of it)

• Add extra travel buffer time

• Avoid signing new leases or contracts if possible

• Keep conversations kind and curious — not reactive

• Book that sound bath, beach day, or breath-work class you’ve been postponing

Mercury retrograde in the UAE isn’t a curse, it’s a cosmic slowdown in a country that runs on fast-forward.

So, if the Wi-Fi cuts mid-call or your plans reshuffle, take it as a sign: pause, reflect, and recalibrate. When Mercury moves direct again on November 29, you’ll be ready to sprint - calmly, clearly, and a little more aligned.