Working in Dubai

Dubai has an open labor market though very competitive. Workers are needed in the high-tech sector, computer science, tourism, luxury industry or catering. Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Arabic is not a prerequisite.

The labor market in Dubai is very flexible resulting in high staff turnover. You can find or change jobs easily, but you can lose your job as easily.

Note that working conditions in Dubai are excellent in terms of facilities, technological infrastructure or transportation means.

Good to know:

Priority is given to UAE nationals in certain fields of activity (travel agencies, temporary staffing agencies, real estate agencies, in the public sector, in banking or insurance).

The legal working time is 48 hours per week. Workers are entitled to 30 days of vacation a year.

Any breach in your work contract may lead to an employment ban in the UAE.

Useful links:

Department of Labor - UAE
http://www.mol.gov.ae/molinfo/index.aspx

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