Schedule & Booking

1. ما ساعات العمل؟

   Mā sāʿāt al-ʿamal?

   What are the working / opening hours?

   Usage

   Used to check the business hours of shops, attractions, or government offices

   Grammar Note

   Friday (prayer day) is often the weekly holiday in the Arab world, so opening hours vary widely. During Ramadan, hours may shift significantly

2. هل يمكنني حجز موعد؟

   Hal yumkinunī ḥajzu mawʿid?

   Can I make an appointment / reservation?

   Usage

   Used to book appointments at clinics, restaurants, or service providers

   Grammar Note

   "Hajz" implies reserving a space (seat/room), while "maw'id" is a scheduled appointment time. In practice they are often used interchangeably in casual speech

3. الحجز باسم…

   Al-ḥajz bismi...

   The reservation is under the name...

   Usage

   Used at check-in desks or restaurant hosts to give the name under which a reservation was made

   Grammar Note

   "Ism" (name) has the plural "asma'". Just add your name after "al-hajz bismi" — a practical fixed phrase that works in any hospitality context

4. هل المتحف مفتوح يوم الجمعة؟

   Hal al-matḥaf maftūḥ yawm al-jumʿa?

   Is the museum open on Friday?

   Usage

   Used to verify if a museum is open on Friday, since many Arab institutions close for Friday prayers

   Grammar Note

   Arab world weekends vary: some countries observe Friday-Saturday, others Saturday-Sunday. Always verify locally

5. كم الوقت المتبقي؟

   Kam al-waqt al-mutabqī?

   How much time is left?

   Usage

   Used on tours, at attractions, or while waiting to check how much time remains

   Grammar Note

   "Mutabaqi" is an active participle from root b-q-y (to remain). Also useful: "la yazal hunaka waqt" (there is still time left)

6. سأصل متأخراً قليلاً

   Saʾaṣilu mutaʾakhkhiran qalīlan

   I will arrive a little late

   Usage

   Used when contacting someone in advance to say you will be slightly late for a meeting or appointment

   Grammar Note

   "Sa-" is the prefix for near future tense. "Sawfa" before a verb serves the same function. Both "muta'akhkhiran" and "qalilan" use tanwīn as adverbial accusatives

7. هل يمكنك الانتظار؟

   Hal yumkinuka al-intiẓār?

   Can you wait?

   Usage

   Used to ask a taxi driver or companion to wait for you briefly

   Grammar Note

   "Intazir!" is the direct imperative "wait!". "Lahza min fadlak" (a moment please) is a gentler way to ask someone to wait

8. متى يفتح المطعم؟

   Matā yaftaḥu al-maṭʿam?

   When does the restaurant open?

   Usage

   Used to plan a meal by checking when a restaurant opens

   Grammar Note

   Arab restaurants often close for an afternoon siesta (qaylula). Learn the pair: "mata yaghliq?" (when does it close?) as a complement to this phrase

9. ما هو جدول رحلتنا اليوم؟

   Mā huwa jadwal riḥlatinā al-yawm?

   What is our tour schedule for today?

   Usage

   Used to ask a tour guide for the day's itinerary

   Grammar Note

   "Jadwal" is versatile: "jadwal a'mal" (meeting agenda), "jadwal zamani" (timeline). The same word handles schedules across contexts

10. هل يمكنني تغيير موعد الحجز؟

    Hal yumkinunī taghyīr mawʿid al-ḥajz?

    Can I change the reservation date/time?

    Usage

    Used to request a date or time change for a hotel, restaurant, or tour booking

    Grammar Note

    "Taghyir" is the verbal noun from root gh-y-r (to change). Also useful: "urid al-ilgha'" (I want to cancel). Always contact in advance for reservation changes

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