Work in the UAE

Traditional values coexist with cutting-edge developments in the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a conglomeration of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain. The UAE's rapid development in recent years has made employment there a desirable addition to any resume.

You'll have little issue finding your footing because commerce is conducted primarily in English and over 85% of the population is foreign-born.

Though opportunities may be found elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the majority of UAE employment is concentrated on Abu Dhabi and Dubai. A high level of living comes at a high price, yet the high expense of living is justified by the high quality of life.

To prevent legal difficulties when experiencing Islamic culture while living and working in the Gulf area, you should be aware of and adhere to local laws and practices. Violators may face serious consequences. Both drug use and drunk driving are strictly prohibited, for instance. Contrary to popular belief, same-sex marriage is not only legal, but also encouraged. To drink alcohol legally, you'll need a special license, and ladies, please dress modestly whenever you go out. Be advised that public demonstrations of love and profanity might get you arrested.

You may look forward to pleasant days all year round, even in the dead of winter, when you have time off. In Dubai, you can see the tallest skyscraper in the world, the Burj Khalifa, and go shopping at the Dubai Mall, in addition to relaxing on the white sands of the city's beaches.

Be careful to check GOV.UK for updated information on travel to UAE in light of the recent COVID-19 epidemic.

Employment Opportunities in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an oil-rich country with a population of 10 million and an unemployment rate of 3. Despite the challenges of low oil prices and global oversupply, the economy has been booming in recent years.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is home to a variety of important industries.

Aluminium shipbuilding and repair, building, fishing, handicrafts, textiles, petroleum, and petrochemicals.
Considerable examples of some of the most desirable employers are as follows:

AstraZeneca Gulf Region (pharmaceutical)
Clothing Company (retail)
DHL (logistics) (logistics)
Airline Etihad
Express FedEx (logistics)
Global Hilton (hospitality)
Marriott (hospitality) (hospitality)
Gulf of Microsoft
Media conglomerate Omnicom MENA Explosion (fashion)
That One (retail)
Advertising Agency Weber Shandwick (communications).
See Bayut Area Guides for information on the various UAE emirates.
Preferred Careers for Recent College Graduates
Construction \sFinance \sLogistics \sTechnology
Tourism
Competency gaps

A number of emerging fields in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), such as the energy sector, need the expertise of people trained in STEM fields. Also, there is a lack of qualified workers in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The real estate and banking industries also have job openings.

UAE Job Search Advice

To ease the transition into a new country, many expats find employment with multinational corporations in their home nations. There are thousands of British firms having operations in the Gulf area, therefore it is possible to find work with one of these businesses before seeking a relocation.

Though it may be uncommon in your own country, many roles in the UAE are offered through recruiting agencies or online, and it is not uncommon to see job ads that require applicants to have a certain gender, age, or nationality. Establishing connections with others is crucial, but doing it from afar may be challenging. Networking well if you're already employed in the UAE may help you advance in your career.

Speculative applications are not discouraged but landing a job through this strategy frequently relies on strong personal relationships.

Most applications are done online using an application form or CV. Include a recent photo of yourself and a brief cover letter with your application.

Before being hired, you will likely have to go through a face-to-face interview and a physical.

Job openings can be found at:

Akhtaboot
BAC Arab Peninsula
Dubizzle
GNcareers.com
GulfTalent.com
Naukrigulf.com Job Opportunities This Summer

It may be challenging to find short-term work once in the nation, although opportunities exist in the construction, oil, tourist, and retail sectors. Tourist hotspots like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are good places to look for work in the hospitality industry. Because of these fixed-term contracts, summer and casual jobs might be challenging to locate.

As a whole, the United Arab Emirates doesn't provide a lot of chances for volunteers, although the aforementioned emirates tend to have more of them. Volunteering might be a great way to get experience in a field where you would otherwise struggle to find job. You can discover vacancies in companies such as Emirates Red Crescent and Operation Smile UAE.

If not, you might try your luck at:

Dubai Volunteer Centre \sNational Volunteers Program for Emergencies, Crises and Disasters
Employment Opportunities for Teachers in the UAE
English may be the second language in the UAE but there are still teaching jobs available.

As long as you possess a TEFL certificate you can find job teaching English as a foreign language in schools, colleges, universities, language centres and private organizations. Some occupations may need you to obtain a degree, such as a PGCE.

You might also offer adult classes or work in cooperation with businesses to guarantee that their personnel are fluent in the language.

You may browse for openings and find out more information at:

INTESOL Worldwide \sLove TEFL \sTeach Away in Abu Dhabi
Internships
Companies often sponsor employees for a minimum of 12 months, making short-term work experience opportunities and internships difficult to come by. Such prospects are further hindered by visa constraints. However, some internship and summer employment assignments may be obtained at:

AIESEC UK
IAESTE

Heriot-Watt University, Manchester Business School, Middlesex University, and the University of Exeter are just few of the schools that have relations to the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, if you are still a student, you might participate in university exchange programs. Check with your institution's international office.

UAE visas

Visas for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can be obtained "on arrival" by citizens of the United Kingdom. This will provide you 30 days of entry into the nation. Your visa can be extended by the emirate you entered three days before it expires, allowing you to stay in the country for another 30 days. However, you must leave the country at the end of this period. Your passport must have at least six months validity from the date of entrance, so check before flying.

You can't get a job in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) if you're just visiting; you need to have a company sponsor your visa in order to do so. A work permit from the Ministry of Labor is required before you can begin working once you've accepted a job offer. Your company will apply for your residence visa. Without this work authorization, you have no legal right to work in the United States.

Work permits and job visas can last between one and 10 years. Documents needed to acquire a work permit include:

evidence of job contract \sapplication form \sEmirates ID card \svalid passport \spassport photos \smedical check and health certificate documents \sentry permission.
Remember to revoke your work visa before permanently departing the UAE. If you don't, the UAE authorities may record you as an absconder and arrest you upon your return.

Requirements in terms of Language

Arabic is the official language of the United Arab Emirates, however English, Hindi, Persian, and Urdu are all widely spoken. Due to the large number of foreign workers residing in the UAE, English is widely used among locals and is the de facto business language.

However, being able to speak Arabic can considerably increase your employment opportunities. The following are some of the most frequented Arabic-language learning destinations:

Tips for describing your British education to potential employers

Many parallels exist between the UK and UAE educational systems, therefore prospective employers should be familiar with British credentials.

You or your company may learn more at the ENIC-NARIC website.

What it's like to work in the UAE

As in the UK, full-time employees generally perform five eight-hour shifts every week. But unlike the UK, the typical work week in the US is Sunday through Thursday. Weekends are days of rest. During Ramadan, normal business hours are shortened.

After working for a private company for one year, employees are eligible for 30 days of paid vacation.

There are nine designated public holidays in the UAE however some of these dates change every year, according to the sighting of the moon. Some of our national holidays are:

the first day of the year (1 January)
Ascension Day, or Al Isra'a Wal Mi'raj
Arafat Day of Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Adha - Feast of Sacrifice \sAl Hijri - Islamic New Year \sBirthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) \sCommemoration Day \sNational Day.
Whether or not the Islamic holiday of Eid comes on a weekend determines the amount of days off that will be granted.

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there is no personal income tax.

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