Set the timer to 98 minutes

How to use the online timer

Starting a second consecutive countdown can help when the repair crew’s half-day window is still vague but another work period needs a clear boundary. Ninety-eight minutes gives enough room for drilling, fitting, or testing while you continue with your own tasks nearby. It also creates a useful checkpoint before access arrangements, a service-lift booking, or the crew’s expected departure need attention.

While the crew moves between rooms, the countdown tab may disappear behind messages, building-access details, or photos of the repair. The countdown should continue in the background, although a phone may silence or delay the alert if the browser is suspended. Keeping the device powered and avoiding a fully closed tab makes the endpoint less likely to pass unnoticed during noisy work.

During the second work block, choose a signal that can be heard without startling family, neighbours, or tradespeople in the next room. A moderate tone with vibration suits an occupied Dubai flat, while a quieter alert may be enough at a villa where the phone stays close. Tell anyone nearby what the sound means so it is not mistaken for a building alarm or an urgent call.