Guides for UAE job seekers
Short, practical answers to the questions people ask before they take a job in the UAE.
- How to spot a fake UAE job offerThe 8 warning signs of a fake job offer in Dubai and the UAE — fees, "free visa", WhatsApp-only HR, task scams — and exactly what to do if you get one.
- Who pays for a UAE work visa?In the UAE the employer pays for your work permit, residence visa, medical test and Emirates ID — not you. What the law says, what "visa provided" means, and what to watch for.
- How to apply for UAE jobs from abroad, safelyApplying for Dubai and UAE jobs from India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Philippines or Africa: where to find real jobs, which agents are legal, and the checks to make before you travel.
- Jobs with accommodation in the UAE: what's includedWhat "accommodation provided", "housing allowance", transport and meals really mean in UAE job ads — and which jobs usually include them.