How to find a job if you are already in the UAE
By Asli UAE · Updated 17 October 2026
Being in the UAE already is an advantage: you can attend interviews and start quickly. Here is how to find a job fast without paying anyone, whatever your visa.
1. Search jobs from employers' own careers pages
Asli UAE lists jobs from employers' own careers pages in every emirate, updated twice a day. Filter by emirate and job type. Check the walk-in interviews page for open days this week.
2. Make your free job page with a QR code
At asliuae.com/me you can make a free job page with your photo, the job you do, your visa status and when you can start. Show the QR code at walk-in interviews or share it on WhatsApp. Employers and recruitment companies search Asli Hire for people ready to work.
3. Know your visa situation
- Visit visa: you cannot legally work on a visit visa. The employer must get you a work permit and change your status before you start.
- Cancelled visa: after a residence visa is cancelled there is a grace period to find a new job or leave. The length depends on your visa type, so check it with ICP or GDRFA (Dubai) and don't overstay.
- Changing jobs: the new employer applies for your new work permit. You should not pay for it.
- The UAE also has a job-seeker visit visa. Check current rules on the official ICP or GDRFA websites.
4. Avoid the common traps
- Never pay for a job, a visa or a "processing fee".
- Don't hand over your passport as a deposit.
- Be careful with "easy online tasks" that ask you to deposit money.
- Check any offer with the free scam check at asliuae.com/scam-check.
Common questions
Can I work in the UAE on a visit visa?
No. You need a work permit and residence visa arranged by the employer before you start work.
How long can I stay after my UAE visa is cancelled?
There is a grace period, and its length depends on your visa type. Check it with ICP or GDRFA and plan before it ends.
Where can I find walk-in interviews in Dubai?
Asli UAE has a page of walk-in interviews and open days listed on employers' own careers pages. Check the date and place on the employer's site before you go.