Jobs in Dubai
Dubai, fueled by its oil industry, is
growing faster than any other city in the world. Most available jobs are
to be found in that sector and in fact, about 80% of Dubai's population is
foreign oil workers. Jobs, however, can also be found in the booming
construction industry and other sectors.
The
safest option for a foreign worker would be to secure a job before actually
going to Dubai. This can be done through the help of countrymen who already
work in the city or through employment agencies. Agencies based in major cities
such as Paris usually supply managerial level employees while manual workers
are recruited from agencies based in their own countries. Make sure that you
tap only registered and reputable recruitment agencies.
Jobs in Dubai
Foreigners
recruited for Dubai jobs are expected to stay only until the end of their work
contracts, in contrast to other countries that allow or even encourage foreign
workers to become permanent residents or citizens. Don't pin your hopes on
going straight to Dubai and getting temporary or casual work. Asian foreign
workers have already cornered that market. Also, unemployment is going up in
Arab countries and Dubai companies are being encouraged to hire more local
people, especially new graduates.
Still, Dubai is a tax-free haven with a booming economy and net incomes higher
than in many other countries. It still offers many employment opportunities,
especially for young, up and coming professionals.