This rule is designed to stop
people from job-hopping�
If you are employed in
Dubai and have any work-
related problems, you can
call the Ministry of labour
helpline (%800 665; www
.mol.gov.ae) for advice�finding Work
While plenty of people turn
up in Dubai on a visit visa,
decide they like the look of
the place and then scout
around for a job, this isn’t
really the most effective way
to go about it� First, most
employees are on a contract
that’s generally for three
years� Secondly, there are
a lot of sums to be donebefore you can really figure
out whether the amount
you’re offered is going to
make financial sense� Things
such as a housing allowance,
medical coverage, holidays
and schooling (for those
with kids) have to be taken
into account before you can
decide�
Target who you want to
work for and try to set up
meetings before you arrive�
Email and follow up with a
phone call or two� Employ-
ers in Dubai are very fond of
people with qualifications�
However, it’s of little conse-
quence which higher learning
establishment you attended�
Teachers, nurses and thosein engineering are highly
valued in Dubai and Abu
Dhabi and are well paid�
The Khaleej Times and the
Gulf News publish employ-
ment supplements several
times a week� When you find
a job, you will be offered an
employment contract in
Arabic and English� Get the
one in Arabic translated
before you sign it�
business aid centre
(%04-337 5747; http://www.bac
dubai.com)
sos recruitment con-
sultants (%04-396 5600;
http://www.sosrecruitment.net)d
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