JOBS IN DUBAI

People love to work in UAE because there is general feeling that there is a lot of money in UAE. Getting a job in UAE would actually settle one financially for life. Hence, many people want to get jobs in UAE and actively seek it through various means.

Dubai is continually developing to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic and professional people enjoying the unrivalled quality of life that the Emirate has to offer. Therefore, Dubai has recorded that fastest growth in population in the world. More and more people immigrate to the city for quality of life, outstanding employment prospects and to experience the very best in the world of work and lifestyle.

There is low unemployment in Dubai and wide ranges of jobs are available. There is a wide variety of business operating in Dubai and it is possible to find work in many different market sectors. A number of employment agencies like Clarendon Parker, Nadia, BAC Middle East, IQ Selection, SOS Recruitment etc specialize in Dubai and UAE regions.

Here are some handy guides for beginners which help in settling down in Dubai easily.

Rules for Working in UAE

The rules for working in UAE are quite simple; you will need first to have a residential permit so you can apply for a labor card. The labor card will permit the person to obtain employment in the UAE. The residential permit can be obtained when someone in UAE can legally sponsor you. A person will legally sponsor you only when that someone either is your relative or a company who is going to employ you.

Visa Requirement

All visitors, except GCC nationals, require a visa, however free visit visas are issued to most nationalities upon entering Dubai. Some nationalities however do require visa so enquires should be made before traveling.

People coming to UAE to search for a job required a Visit Visa for entering in UAE and after finding a job one can transfer to a residence Visa by either re-entering country or directly transferring it.

A visit visa is valid for 60 days, but can be renewed for a further 30 days upon paying a fee of Dhs 500 at the Department of Immigration. Alternatively, a ‘visa run’ can be made, which entails flying to Doha or Muscat at a cost of approximately Dhs 300, and re-entering Dubai on a new visit visa.

If you have a job lined up for you, then your company should have your visa application sent to the airport at the time of your arrival. If so, they will stamp a residency visa in your passport.

For those coming to the UAE to search for a job, you will be entering the UAE on a visit visa, and once you have found a job, you can transfer to a residence visa by either re-entering the country or else directly transferring it.

Ministry of Labor and Affairs issue Employment Visa or Permit initially for a period of 30 days on showing the proof that you have acquired or about to acquire a job in UAE.

When you land the job, the rules of land dictates that the company that employs you will process all the formalities required for getting you the work permit.

Investor or Business Visa is issued when the applicant has a minimum of Dh 70, 000 in the share capital. This visa is issued for an initial time of three years.

If you are planning to bring your family members to live with you, then you will need to get a family residence visa. This visa will allow you to sponsor your spouse, children, and parents, if they are coming with you. In order to have a family residence visa, your salary must exceed Dhs. 4,000 a month.