Construction work in Dubai

Hello wex123.

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You can read these articles on Work in UAE and on Visas in UAE.

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Aurélie

You would find alot of Construction happening in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Within Dubai, it's kind of saturated, because whatever projects are going on, they have staff acquired, so new hirings arent really happening.

I don't know your domain, but if your into; retail, hospitality, or sports development then Abu Dhabi or even Qatar can be explored. If your into High rise or Infrastructure development then you can try and search for construction jobs within the Northern Emirates, (Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujeirah).

Let me know your domain, and i'll try and help you out.

Good Luck !
Saud

Hi Saud,

I work a senior construction manager and specialise in refurbishment and new build particularly in the education sector.
I am willing to commute from Dubai but would like to keep this as my base. I am trying to build up some contacts at the moment. Would it be better for me to be out there looking for work, it would surely increase my chances?

Thanks

Hi,

Then it is best advised to come to Dubai and look for a job here. You muust understand that the UAE or rather, The GCC is heavily booked with job seekers. Some qualified to the core, and some that are ready to do anything. SO the chances are always slim.

Like I said, Abu Dhabi and RAK are two areas that are booming as far as developments are concerned, specifically within the retail, hospitality, education, medical sectors. So give it a look. Your a technical guy, and 'technical' professionals can never go to sleep in empty stomachs

Good Luck !
Saud

Hi wex123,

I would take the jump

I was looking from the UK for over a year for work in Dubai with no success so I took the jump and within two weeks of arriving the interviews started happening and I had secured employment.

My friend who lived in Malaysia at the time also found the same, after looking for one year no success then arrived in Dubai and secured employment within a matter of weeks.

If you can survive financially for a couple of months whilst looking out here you should be fine.

Good luck!

Feel the fear, but do it anyway

hi Guys,

i'm a civil engineer in canada , always working as a site inspector for infrastructure, earthwork, drainage, bridges work.

I'm looking to relocate next March (2016), i still have a doubt wich country i'll travel to; 1)- as the labour work is more flexible or 2)- UAE wich proabably i heard there is more opportunity in construction field.

I need your advise guys ! and some practical ideas please. Thank you in advance.

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I agree with Soud, if you want a job in UAE, you have to come for a visit. Online applications will never work out since the recruiters are getting lots of responses and it will be a time consuming job for them to go through all .The companies do prefer the candidates who are immediately and easily available and they will choose the easy method to hire the employees. Advertising yourself by furnishing your details will be an idea, so that you can expect some calls from potential employers. But it will make sense only of you can provide a local contact number.

Hello all

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Kenjee