Life abroad. How does a Kyrgyzstani work in Dubai?

How to find a job

You can start your job search in the UAE by studying local websites, newspapers and magazines. You can also contact an agency, but be prepared to pay a hefty commission for employment. On average you will have to pay 600-1000 dollars.

In the United Arab Emirates, 85-90% of the population are migrants from Southeast Asia. Most often, these are Indians, Pakistanis, and Filipinos. Also, about 50 thousand of our compatriots and immigrants from the former USSR live in the UAE.

International agencies

Job search agencies in the UAE take on all responsibilities regarding your employment. They search for the right vacancy, contact employers, organize interviews and apply for a visa. A manager is assigned to you who will supervise your employment.

Working with the United Arab Emirates:

• JobAurora. They cooperate with international companies, hotels and cafes. They provide vacancies for temporary employment.
• UAE Consultancies. They work in the fields of tourism, hotel business, trade, and the real estate market.
• Global Staff. An agency looking for work for Ukrainians in the UAE in the field of IT, trade and management.

Websites for finding work in the UAE

If you don’t want to pay an agency commission, you can look for work yourself on local websites. Vacancies are published here:

• Russian emirates. Forum for Russian-speaking migrants living in the UAE.
• dubizzle. A local job board where vacancies from direct employers are posted.
• Bayt.com. The largest job site in the Middle East. Large selection of vacancies, including in the United Arab Emirates.
• ManpowerGroup. A local recruiting agency whose website publishes vacancies for small organizations and large corporations.

All sites, except the forum, are in English. Therefore, it will be very good if you speak English at least at a minimum basic level.

Labor market in the United Arab Emirates

Since the beginning of 2000, the government began implementing a reform program whose goal was to get rid of oil and gas dependence. Today, thanks to successful policies, the share from the sale of resources does not exceed 40% of GDP. The rest of the budget is replenished through the development of entrepreneurship, tourism and high technology.

In each of these areas, vacancies regularly open up both for qualified specialists and for people without higher education. Tourism is actively developing here, including attracting vacationers from countries formed in the post-Soviet space. Therefore, work in the Emirates will always be available for historians, specialists in the hotel business, rescuers, doctors, and cooks with knowledge of the Russian language.

Labor legislation

Working conditions in the UAE are slightly different from those in Europe and the USA. Let's look at what the local labor law (No. 8 of 1980) offers.

1. For overtime, a premium is awarded at a rate of 125% during the day and 150% at night. Or, days off may be provided instead of pay.
2. To test the competence and discipline of an employee, it is allowed to establish a probationary period of up to 6 months.
3. Trade union activity is prohibited in the country, and disputes that arise are resolved by the Ministry of Labor or the Migration Service. You can still sue.

Foreign specialists are not recommended to resign during the first year after employment, since in this case the employer has the right to demand reimbursement of expenses incurred for hiring a migrant (for paperwork, flights, etc.).

Requirements for the applicant

Requirements for employment in the UAE are standard. They are not much different from the requirements for applicants in Europe.

To get a good position, a migrant must meet the following requirements:

• Good knowledge of English. This is a significant advantage even in specialties that do not involve communicating with people. It is easier for Russians who speak several foreign languages ​​to find a job.
• Nice appearance. This is important for Russians working in the entertainment and hotel business. There is still an unspoken racial segregation here: whites are paid more than migrants with dark skin color.
• Age from 18 to 30 years. For management positions - up to 35 years.
• No travel to Israel. Relations between these countries are very tense. A previously received visa to Israel is a reason for the immediate refusal of the applicant to obtain a job in the United Arab Emirates.

Completing an internship

There are many programs in this area, mainly related to tourism. Participants are offered not only work activity, but also attending language courses, as well as the opportunity to receive professional education in the UAE. Participation in internship programs is paid. Depending on the duration and content of the course, the cost can range from $500 to $3,500. Requirements for participants depend on the specific organizers. If we reduce them to a common denominator, we will have to consider the following:

• age restrictions (usually from 18 to 35);
• knowledge of English or mandatory attendance at language courses;
• submission of required documents;
• availability of education or training in the specialty of future internship.

The main advantage of such programs is the opportunity to meet a permanent employer and obtain a migration visa.

Read also: How to obtain UAE citizenship Visa to the UAE for Russians in 2021

How to get a work visa in the UAE

To work in the UAE you need a special work visa - employment with a tourist permit is out of the question. It is issued only upon written request from a company legally existing in the United Arab Emirates. A tourist can only work in the organization that invited him.

How to get a work visa in the UAE

You can obtain a visa at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Russia. To do this, you need to collect a complete package of documents, including an invitation from the employer. Russians, as a rule, are not refused.

Upon arrival in the country you need to apply for a resident visa. The employer must send your passport, diploma and contract to the immigration service. All migrants undergo mandatory medical examination.

It includes:

• hepatitis test;
• HIV test;
• fluorography;
• pregnancy test for women.

After legalization, you will receive an ID card - a local identification document. The visa is valid for 3 years, after which the employer must contact the immigration service again.

Jobs in UAE vacancies 2021

Our company offers work contracts lasting from one year in hotel and restaurant services in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates), Qatar and Oman.

Today in these countries there is the highest level of service in hotel and restaurant services. If you want to gain experience in this sector, working in world-famous companies, then we offer to take part in our program Work in the UAE, Dubai, Qatar, Oman.

Work under this program is provided in the best 5-star hotels to applicants with knowledge of Russian and English. Immigrants from Russia and the CIS countries are in great demand in these countries to work in tourism, trade and the service sector. In applicants from these countries, employers value a good level of education, general development, and knowledge of languages, especially English.

In the countries of the Middle East, 75% of the service personnel are foreigners working under contract.

Constantly required vacancies
All latest vacancies

you can look here Jobs in the UAE.

The following vacancies are constantly open for work in the United Arab Emirates:

• administrators (receptionist - administrator at the front desk), employee in the customer service department / Guest Relation oficer for the Front Desk (Reception). Salary: $500-$700

• waiters, bartenders for work in hotels, restaurants and cafes. Salary: $450-$700 + tips

• hostess in the restaurant and bar department / Hostess for Food & Beverage Department. Salary: $410-$650

What does the employee receive?

• Free air travel from your city (if there is an international airport) to your place of work, UAE. • Free visa to the UAE. • Annual, 30-day paid vacation (after 11 months of work). • Free accommodation in the apartment: the apartment is an apartment with two/three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and 2 showers. At the beginning of the work shift, a free bus is provided that will take you to your place of work, and after work, to your place of residence. •Free three meals a day (buffet) •Comprehensive health insurance, which does not include dental and vision care, cosmetic surgery and termination of pregnancy. • Opportunity to gain international experience in the field of hotel and restaurant services. • Weekly professional development trainings. • Opportunity to undergo training in other departments of the hotel with obtaining international certificates and advanced training. • Opportunity for career growth. • Contract earnings + tips + bonuses. Please note that the employer pays taxes for you 2 years in advance before issuing a visa. • English language courses at various levels at the expense of the employer with obtaining international certificates. • At the end of the contract, you will receive International certificates, if available, you will be gladly accepted for prestigious work in large companies (for example, oil, trading), both in the UAE and in other countries.

Customer Reviews

I live in Belarus and it was not entirely convenient for me to contact a Russian company for help in finding a job. However, the competent specialists of this company organized the employment process in such a way that I was able to get a job in Dubai (UAE) even without leaving Belarus. All documents and payments were sent by email, the interview took place via Skype. And now I work at the reception of a hotel on the shores of the Persian Gulf in the most modern city in the world - Dubai. Meals and accommodation are included, as well as flights and medical insurance. The attitude of management towards employees from Europe is very good, the work is interesting, so everything suits me. I advise everyone to be bolder, not to be afraid to organize their lives and everything will work out! Good luck!

Ruslan

I really wanted to clarify that we had a difficult situation - the young man and I have different nationalities. And if for me, as a citizen of the Russian Federation, it was easier according to the documents, then Andrei is from Moldova and does not have Russian citizenship, and we left Russia, but she helped us here too! We only had to provide a scanner of our documents, photographs, and go through an interview.

Housing and transportation are excellent - we live with girls from Russia, 4 people, 2 in a room, a kitchen and each has their own bath, which is very convenient. Service transport runs almost throughout Dubai. The salary is small (but if you wish, you can grow in the Jumeirah company), but... pays for everything - it’s enough, considering that Dubai is a city of discounts and sales. There is a lot of entertainment here, and the main thing is always nearby: a clean, warm bay in which you can swim all year round. Therefore, if you want to get a little time away from your parents, from winter and slush, this is the place for you.))

Andrey and Nadezhda

You can read all reviews about the Work in the United Arab Emirates program on our website Reviews about working in the UAE and on the company’s VKontakte and Facebook pages.

Requirements for applicants

• age up to 29 years • a certain level of English (depending on the specifics of the job) • no tattoos or piercings

Our company will help you find a suitable vacancy, fill out the online application correctly, complete the necessary documents, prepare for and pass a competitive interview with the employer, even before leaving the country, sign an employment contract, purchase tickets, etc. and so on.

The interview can take place either in person or remotely via Skype. Based on the results of the interview, a contract is concluded for a period of 1–2 years, with the possibility of subsequent extension. The contract provides for vacation after 11 months of work, a 9-hour working day (1 hour for lunch), one day off per week. Medical care at the expense of the employer, obtaining a work visa, opening a resident visa for a period of 3 years, which gives the right to legally live and work in the UAE.

Registration for the Work in the UAE program

To get started, you need to fill out an online form. If you are unable to take photographs, we will take them in our office. After submitting the questionnaire, our managers will contact you and determine the sequence of further actions. To speed up the response, we recommend that you call us after sending your response.

What do Russians do in the UAE?

75% of service personnel vacancies are filled by migrants. Russian girls and men can make good money in the entertainment industry, hotel business or cafeterias. Moreover, the salaries here are quite decent, unlike in Europe.

Workers are always required for the following positions:

• bartenders;
• waiters;
• animators;
• cooks;
• sales consultants;
• parking attendants;
• administrators;
• fitness trainers;
• stewards and flight attendants;
• dancers.

Among the serious professions in the United Arab Emirates, doctors and English teachers are in demand. The labor market needs IT specialists, financiers, and sales managers.

To get a job, you need work experience in your specialty in your home country. For example, to become a doctor, you must legalize your diploma, pass exams and confirm your qualifications. The selection is very strict, but the salaries meet all expectations.

Professions in demand in 2021

The most developing areas are tourism and services. Russians are readily accepted in hotels and restaurants. Animators with knowledge of English or Arabic are valued. The positions of waitresses, maids, and hotel administrators are available for girls. For men - any work related to physical labor.

Without knowledge of English, getting a job in the Emirates will be problematic. Such specialists are not in demand in highly paid fields and can only be useful as cleaners, plumbers or electricians. But here, too, there are usually foreign competitors who meet the requirements.

Of course, programmers are in demand among qualified specialists, since the IT field is considered extremely prestigious in the UAE. The country needs doctors and teachers. Since the cities of the Arab state are in a stage of constant growth, a highly skilled builder will also find employment here.

Average salaries in the United Arab Emirates for migrants

The wages of migrants in the UAE are always lower than those of local residents by an average of 2.5 times. The currency in the Emirates is the dirham. At the current exchange rate, 1 dirham is equal to 21 rubles. Below you can see the average starting salary for foreigners in a variety of fields:

• Waiter - 3000 dirhams.
• Maid - 3000 dirhams.
• Sales consultant - 3500 dirhams.
• Cafe administrator - 5000 dirhams.
• Accountant - 3000 dirhams.
• Mechanical engineer - 15,000 dirhams.
• Nanny - 6000 dirhams.
• Electrician - 4500 dirhams.
• Crane operator - 9000 dirhams.
• Beach lifeguard - 8,000 dirhams.

Job

I was offered to work in an area called Palm Jumeirah, and my career began at the Atlantis - The Palm 5* hotel. My job there was to bring ready-made food to the guests' tables. I don’t even know how to say it in Russian, but it’s definitely not a waiter, just a hotel employee.

The average salary in Dubai in the service sector is from $500 per month. But at the same time, there is such a thing as “percentage of sales,” so the net income can be about $1,000. I know waiters who earn $2-3 thousand a month.

After working in a hotel for some time, I again received an offer to work in tourism, and now, after resting at home, I will again go to the UAE and work in this field.

You know, tourism has completely captured my heart, and I believe that this is my destiny and that I must follow this path. In addition, I have the intention of creating a YouTube channel and telling Kyrgyz people about the intricacies of life in different countries of the world.

Is it possible to find a job without knowing the language in the UAE?

If you don't speak English well, you can't expect a good salary. You automatically find yourself on the low-paid labor market - cleaners, maids, ordinary hotel employees.

Without knowing the language, you can only get a low-paid job in a hotel. Photo: PIXABAY.COM

This niche is tightly occupied by migrants from disadvantaged Asian countries. The hotel business, for example, is inundated with Filipinos. They speak little English, but are willing to live on the couch and work for pennies.

In general, competition for vacancies without knowledge of the language in the United Arab Emirates is great, and there is no place for Russians in it.

Work in the UAE without knowing the language.

Employment mechanism

First of all, a foreigner should find an employer and negotiate an appointment for a vacancy. Then the documents are sent to the UAE: an application form, a copy of the international passport and 2 photographs. Sometimes proof of education is required. With these papers, the employer seeks permission to hire a foreigner from the migration department. Afterwards, the applicant receives a work visa and can fly to the Emirates. A security check awaits him at the airport. A referral to a medical examination is also issued there. This is the mechanism of how to go to work in Dubai and other emirates.

Requirements for immigrants

The current criteria are established by UAE legislation, so it is not possible to bypass them. Let's consider the requirements for Russian-speaking applicants:

• age from 18 to 50;
• passing a medical examination;
• invitation from the employer;
• knowledge of Arabic or at least English;
• compliance with visa requirements.

If the specified criteria do not cause problems, further actions will not cause difficulties.

Applying for a work visa

The procedure takes place only on the basis of an invitation from the company’s management. Thus, a work visa to the UAE for Russians becomes available only after employment. The applicant needs to collect a package of documents and submit an application to the visa center or to the country’s foreign relations authority. You can act independently or through the mediation of tour operators. However, it is extremely important to apply for a work visa. It will not be possible to register for employment as a tourist or guest.

Required documents

To get a job in 2021, you should prepare:

• visa application form;
• international passport;
• photos;
• diplomas and medical certificate (if necessary).

All Russian-language papers are translated into English and notarized. Copies of any documents must also be provided along with the originals.

Opening an electronic labor card

This step is required in any case. The procedure takes place within the Emirates. In fact, the electronic card issued by the country's migration department is a work permit in the UAE.

Validity period and possibility of extension

The document is valid for 3 years. The use of an electronic database allows you to renew the card practically without the participation of a foreigner. The main burden of the procedure is borne by the employer.

What is a residence card?

This is the Arabic equivalent of a residence permit. Immigration to the UAE without obtaining this card is impossible. Its term is 3 years. The document provides the holder with a number of advantages:

• the right to invite your relatives on a guest visa;
• live and work in the Emirates;
• buy a car;
• open bank accounts.

Legal work in the United Arab Emirates is available to Russians only if they register in the database of the state migration department.

Legalization of diploma

The mandatory procedure for a device in a specialty consists of the following steps.

1. First, a translation of the diploma into Arabic is prepared.
2. Next, you need to put a stamp in the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation.
3. The document is endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
4. You should contact the Emirates embassy.
5. Additionally, a certificate from the university must be submitted.

To avoid going through various authorities, you can turn to intermediaries. In this case, the legalized diploma will be delivered to the customer’s address within a week.

Procedure for early termination of an employment contract

If this happened on the initiative of the employee, he may be denied the right to get a job in another company for six months. Therefore, you should enter into an employment contract with caution.

Attitude towards Russians in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country that attracts millions of migrants. Over the course of half a century, the country has transformed from a small desert town into an empire dictating its word on the world oil market. Of the 9 million, only 1 million are indigenous. All other residents migrated.

Russians are treated loyally here. Photo: pixabay.com

The UAE government is ready to attract specialists from all over the world and pay them decently. Therefore, the attitude towards migrants here is positive. Local residents do not divide people into “us/foe” - foreigners have the same rights as the indigenous population.

The attitude towards Russians in the UAE deserves special attention. Locals consider us to be very open and sincere people. Arabs accept Russians into their team and respect them. Friendly relations often develop between the two peoples. The only thing is that there is a stereotype about Russian drunkenness.

Employment in the UAE for Ukrainians

One of the richest countries in the world is a great place to start. The state is developing at a rapid pace, new hotels, restaurants, shops are opening, and the need for qualified workers is constantly increasing. According to official statistics, the majority of service sector workers are emigrants from other countries (about 70 - 75%).

People from more than 200 countries have found work in Dubai. What is especially attractive is that the state is constantly looking for qualified personnel from other countries. There is always work in the UAE for men and women of different ages, as well as the opportunity for career growth.

Recently, the UAE government has decided to reduce its dependence on oil and gas production. Therefore, the tourism and financial sectors are actively developing. High salaries allow us to attract qualified workers from all over the world. The list of vacancies is constantly updated.

The official language of the country is Arabic, but most residents speak good English. Many European corporations operate in the country, where English is a priority.

The country has loyal laws and a transparent tax system. And the low crime rate allows migrants to feel comfortable and protected. The main population is Muslim, but they are loyal to other religions, and conflicts do not arise on this basis.

Working in the UAE for Ukrainians opens up real prospects for feeling like a part of a rapidly developing country, expanding their horizons, improving their language skills and improving their financial situation.

Cons in Dubai

I liked almost everything about Dubai. There are strict laws that promote morality, for example, you can’t kiss on the street or walk with a girl by the hand. You are not allowed to drink alcohol or smoke there. You cannot film people without their consent. I believe that this is what a highly developed country should look like.

As for the minuses, there are no complaints about the city itself, but there are complaints about people who fly to Dubai with the idea that they will shovel money without making any effort. Actually this is not true. If a person is not mobile and dynamic, then he will not earn anything, just like anywhere else.

Conditions for obtaining a work card in Dubai

• Age from 18 to 60 years.
• A valid foreign passport.
• Availability of a profession and qualifications needed by the UAE economy and a specific company in Dubai.
• Residence visa in the UAE.

The decision to issue a work card to Dubai is made within 10 days. All forms and documents must be drawn up or translated into Arabic. The employment contract is concluded in 3 copies (in English and Arabic): for the employee, the employer and the UAE Department of Labor.

Salary level in the UAE

The salary directly depends on work experience and specialization. Low-skilled personnel receive relatively low salaries. For example, construction workers do not earn more than $450. What is the average salary in the United Arab Emirates for service workers? They receive from 600 to 2000 dollars per month.

The salary of an office manager is 2100-4500 dollars, and a marketing manager’s salary is from 3000. Teachers and teachers earn monthly from 1300 to 3000 dollars. Their income depends on their work experience and the prestige of the educational institution. Accountants' salaries range from $1,000 to $5,500. Programmers and engineers receive $5000-6000 monthly.

Beginning real estate professionals earn $4,000 or more. Experienced realtors have much higher incomes. Highly paid specialists also include lawyers. Their salaries are around $15,000 and up. Professional designers earn approximately the same amount, while beginners’ salaries start at $4,500.

How to get a job in Dubai

In most cases, in order to move to Dubai for the purpose of employment, it is necessary to find an employer in advance who will act as a so-called sponsor of a foreigner. In other words, the local company takes full responsibility for processing the residence visa and work card.

Moreover, it accepts other obligations to local services related to the hiring of a foreign specialist. Including financial costs and paperwork. The applicant must follow the employer’s instructions and send the required documents on time.

At the first stage, a residence visa is issued, which allows you to continuously stay and work in Dubai for a maximum of 2-3 years, after which the document is subject to renewal. One of the main conditions for obtaining it is to undergo a full medical examination at a local clinic.

The presence or absence of diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, leprosy is checked and a chest x-ray is taken. If the disease is detected, immediate deportation from the country follows. In addition, the visa is canceled if a foreigner leaves the UAE for a period of more than 6 months.

At the second stage, a work card is issued, which gives the right to full-time employment in Dubai. The document is issued by the General Directorate of Residence and Foreign Affairs of the UAE. Validity period is up to 3 years with subsequent extension for a similar period.

The work card must be provided to the applicant no later than 60 days after the move. Otherwise, the employer will pay a large fine. In principle, we are not talking about illegal work in Dubai.