Dubai provides excellent business and work prospects in attracting expats from all corners of the world. The below four are the most important factors making the cosmopolitan city one of the best options to work and build a career.
Multi-cultural workforce with more than 200 nationalities gives global exposure and works as a launch pad to countries like Australia, Canada, UK and USA.
You and your company must meet certain eligibility requirements before receiving your work permit.
These are some of them:
You must be at least 18 years old.
Your employer’s business license must be current.
Your employer must not have broken the law in any way.
The work you undertake must be in accordance with the nature of your employer’s business.
Aside from that, foreign workers are classified into one of three groups based on their qualifications or abilities:
Industry
Occupations
Annual Salary(AED)
Information technology
IT specialist, iOS developer, Network engineer, QA engineer, Project manager, Project coordinator, IT Database administrator, Web developer, Technical Lead, Software tester, System analyst, Software developer, Java and angular developer, Network administrator, Python developer, SSRS developers, .NET developer, PHP full stack developer, Block chain developer, Business intelligence analyst are the most popular occupations
AED42K-AED300K,
from junior to Senior level positions
Engineering and Construction
Accountant Construction Industry, Construction Supervisor, Manager Civil Construction, Consultants and Senior Consultants – Construction Claims Quantity, Site Supervisor, Cost Manager, Construction Workers, Construction Foreman, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Purchase Executive Construction, Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Manager, Architect, Architectural Designer, Planning Engineer and Construction Lawyer are the most popular occupations.
AED50K-AED300K, from Junior to Senior level
Legal profiles are not considered.
Oil and Gas
Gas plant operator, Sales executive- Oil and Gas, Senior process safety engineer, Commissioning Mechanical engineer, Planning engineer, Petroleum engineer, Field engineer, Production operator, Terminal manager – LNG, gas welder, Fitter, Production manager, Instrumentation designer, Scaffolding foreman, Project manager are the most popular occupations
AED24K-AED350K,
from Junior to Senior level
Steel Industry
Purchasing manager, procurement manager, business development manager, Sales manager, Steel structure fabrication supervisor, Steel fixer, Quality manager, structural steel design engineer, heat treatment supervisor, Steel engineer, casting operator, site manager steel production, material and welding engineer, mechanical fitter
AED25K – 200K,
from Junior to Senior level
Retail
Retail Store Manager, Retail Sales Associate, Retail Administration Manager, Retail Field Supervisor, Sales Executive – Retail Division, Retail & Digital Marketing Officer, Head of Retail Insurance, Retail Cashier, Retail Merchandiser and Retail Marketing Executive
AED25K – 200K,
from Junior to Senior level
hospitality
Waiter, Restaurant Manager, Housekeeping Supervisor, Laundry Attendant, Spa Attendant, Bartender, Hostess, Bellboy, Guest Relations Executive, Front Office Receptionist, Chef, Revenue Manager, Valet Attendant, Carpenter, AC Technician, Painter, Electrician, Pool Cleaner, Pool Technician, Lifeguard are the most popular occupations.
AED50K -200K,
from junior to senior level
Marketing and advertising
Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Advertising Sales Executive, Digital Analyst – Performance Advertising, Marketing and Business Development Manager, Digital Marketing Assistant, Strategy Planner – Advertising, Brand Manager, Events & Program Manager and Sales & Marketing Manager are the most popular occupations.
AED50K – AED 250K
Field Sales profiles may be asked for GCC license.
Education
Education Consultant, Assistant/Associate Professor, Faculty, School Counsellor, Primary Teacher, English Teacher, Science Teacher, Teacher of Physical Education, Graduate Student Recruitment Specialist, College Director, Dean, Analyst – Healthcare & Education, Education Lead, School HR Generalist, School Principal and Academic Advisor are the most popular occupations
AED15K to AED 200K, from Junior to Senior level
Masters degree, and related degrees will help with better chances
Healthcare
Healthcare Consultant, Medical Nurse, Medical Advisor, Medical Representative, General Practitioner, Internal Medicine Specialist, Health Physician, Dental Assistant, Care Assistants, Paediatric Physical Therapist, Cardiologist, Neurologist are the most popular occupations
AED50K – 300K, Junior to Senior level
License/registration mandatory, for job search.