How to get a job in Dubai: 8 steps
1. Get the right visa
If you’re planning to work in Dubai, you’ll need a work visa. The good news is, if you’re employed by a Dubai company, they’re pretty easy to obtain.
Most visitors to Dubai aren’t required to obtain a visa ahead of time; one will be issued to you upon arrival.
Citizens who don’t need a visa for 90 days
Job seekers from the following countries are allowed to remain in the UAE for 90 days after their arrival before leaving the country or applying for a work visa:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Holland
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Citizens who don’t need a visa for 30 days
Citizens from the following countries also don’t need to get visas in advance, however visas issued on arrival will only be good for 30 days. That being said, citizens of these countries may extend their visas up to 60 days:
Andorra
Australia
Brunei
Canada
China
Hong Kong
Ireland
Japan
Malaysia
Monaco
New Zealand
Russia
San Marino
Singapore
South Korea
United Kingdom
United States
The Vatican
2. Get your health and labor cards
You’ll also need a labor card which involves sending your passport photo, employment contract, entry visa, medical records and your employer’s labor licence to the Ministry of Labor.
And that’s it! With your work visa, health card, labor card, and residence visa in hand, you’re all set to legally start working in Dubai.
3. Know your job market
While the emirate’s overall financial health becoming stable, not all job markets are ready to bounce back. That being said, there are some areas that are expecting to blossom in preparation for Dubai’s hosting duties at expo 2020. Some markets where job-seekers might find success include:
Legal
Finance
Marketing
Procurement
IT
Hospitality
Telecomm
Tourism
Many of the above sectors are performing so well that salaries are expected to continue to rise. LinkedIn’s MENA Recruiting Trends 2017 report goes into further detail, noting that job-seekers looking to take on the following roles within those sectors have the best chances of finding employment in Dubai :
Operations
Sales
Engineering
Business Development
Marketing
4. Check out the big companies
There are some companies that are well known in Dubai for their rigorous hiring and excellent standing as places to work. The top 10 of those businesses include retail chains THE One, Splash, Estee Lauder and Hilti Emirates, media giant Omnicom, IT specialists EMC², Hilton Worldwide, Weber Shandwick Professional services and FedEx.
5. Apply online
To get a better idea of what companies are hiring in Dubai, bayt.com, a favorite among Dubai job-seekers, is a good place to start.
Some other good sites for finding jobs and internships include:
Dubai Task
Khaleej Times Jobs
Dubizzle
Naukrigulf
Indeed
Laimoon
LinkedIn
Gulftalent
Efinancial Careers
Some great sites that are specific to finding internships include:
Dubai Minds (High school student placement)
Internsme
GoAbroad.com
6. Consider a recruiter
Many Dubai businesses hire through headhunters. Working with an agency is very common, and is still the best way to procure a job within the emirate. Some of the best reviewed agencies include:
Jivaro Partners (marketing & communications jobs)
ESP International (conferences, events, hospitality)
MCG & Associates (PR, publishing, marketing & communications jobs)
Robbert Murray (development, construction, engineering & public sector jobs)
BAC Middle East (engineering, marketing & management jobs)
If decide to work through an agency, look for companies that take commission on the employer’s end, not yours. Be wary of recruiters that collect high fees from job-seekers: these tend to be scams.
7. Work on your CV
The single most important tool in your job search will be your CV.
Dubai’s job market is extremely competitive, and on average a recruiter will only spend six seconds checking out your resume. It’s important to avoid major CV pitfalls, like using buzzwords. “I’d rather see applicants present themselves in a more unique way, supported with facts such as targets realised, projects worked on, among others,” said Annalinde Nickisch of The Thought Factory in a recent interview with The Gulf News. Monster offers a great resource for CV tips and advice for those looking for a little more help.
8. Network
Dubai is known for hiring internally and among employee-referenced candidates. If you know someone inside the company, you’re up to 6.6% more likely to land the job. If you can’t get to Dubai for networking events, you can still network. Not only are there plenty of online communities and social media networks, you can also find specific “online job fairs” to help with the “who-you-know.”
For Appointment Please whatsApp at
+92 333 9972891
1. Get the right visa
If you’re planning to work in Dubai, you’ll need a work visa. The good news is, if you’re employed by a Dubai company, they’re pretty easy to obtain.
Most visitors to Dubai aren’t required to obtain a visa ahead of time; one will be issued to you upon arrival.
Citizens who don’t need a visa for 90 days
Job seekers from the following countries are allowed to remain in the UAE for 90 days after their arrival before leaving the country or applying for a work visa:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Holland
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Citizens who don’t need a visa for 30 days
Citizens from the following countries also don’t need to get visas in advance, however visas issued on arrival will only be good for 30 days. That being said, citizens of these countries may extend their visas up to 60 days:
Andorra
Australia
Brunei
Canada
China
Hong Kong
Ireland
Japan
Malaysia
Monaco
New Zealand
Russia
San Marino
Singapore
South Korea
United Kingdom
United States
The Vatican
2. Get your health and labor cards
You’ll also need a labor card which involves sending your passport photo, employment contract, entry visa, medical records and your employer’s labor licence to the Ministry of Labor.
And that’s it! With your work visa, health card, labor card, and residence visa in hand, you’re all set to legally start working in Dubai.
3. Know your job market
While the emirate’s overall financial health becoming stable, not all job markets are ready to bounce back. That being said, there are some areas that are expecting to blossom in preparation for Dubai’s hosting duties at expo 2020. Some markets where job-seekers might find success include:
Legal
Finance
Marketing
Procurement
IT
Hospitality
Telecomm
Tourism
Many of the above sectors are performing so well that salaries are expected to continue to rise. LinkedIn’s MENA Recruiting Trends 2017 report goes into further detail, noting that job-seekers looking to take on the following roles within those sectors have the best chances of finding employment in Dubai :
Operations
Sales
Engineering
Business Development
Marketing
4. Check out the big companies
There are some companies that are well known in Dubai for their rigorous hiring and excellent standing as places to work. The top 10 of those businesses include retail chains THE One, Splash, Estee Lauder and Hilti Emirates, media giant Omnicom, IT specialists EMC², Hilton Worldwide, Weber Shandwick Professional services and FedEx.
5. Apply online
To get a better idea of what companies are hiring in Dubai, bayt.com, a favorite among Dubai job-seekers, is a good place to start.
Some other good sites for finding jobs and internships include:
Dubai Task
Khaleej Times Jobs
Dubizzle
Naukrigulf
Indeed
Laimoon
Gulftalent
Efinancial Careers
Some great sites that are specific to finding internships include:
Dubai Minds (High school student placement)
Internsme
GoAbroad.com
6. Consider a recruiter
Many Dubai businesses hire through headhunters. Working with an agency is very common, and is still the best way to procure a job within the emirate. Some of the best reviewed agencies include:
Jivaro Partners (marketing & communications jobs)
ESP International (conferences, events, hospitality)
MCG & Associates (PR, publishing, marketing & communications jobs)
Robbert Murray (development, construction, engineering & public sector jobs)
BAC Middle East (engineering, marketing & management jobs)
If decide to work through an agency, look for companies that take commission on the employer’s end, not yours. Be wary of recruiters that collect high fees from job-seekers: these tend to be scams.
7. Work on your CV
The single most important tool in your job search will be your CV.
Dubai’s job market is extremely competitive, and on average a recruiter will only spend six seconds checking out your resume. It’s important to avoid major CV pitfalls, like using buzzwords. “I’d rather see applicants present themselves in a more unique way, supported with facts such as targets realised, projects worked on, among others,” said Annalinde Nickisch of The Thought Factory in a recent interview with The Gulf News. Monster offers a great resource for CV tips and advice for those looking for a little more help.
8. Network
Dubai is known for hiring internally and among employee-referenced candidates. If you know someone inside the company, you’re up to 6.6% more likely to land the job. If you can’t get to Dubai for networking events, you can still network. Not only are there plenty of online communities and social media networks, you can also find specific “online job fairs” to help with the “who-you-know.”
For Appointment Please whatsApp at
+92 333 9972891
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