Abu Dhabi: how much do people of various professions earn in 2021

Salary in Dubai

Foreigners can also count on higher salaries if they are highly qualified specialists. For people from the CIS countries, it seems that even janitors and cleaners here have fairly decent salaries. There is no fixed minimum wage or standard benefits in Dubai. They depend on qualifications, nationality, experience and other factors.

Popular professions for foreigners

Salaries in Dubai can be both minimum and maximum, even for foreigners. When employed as a waiter, janitor, maid and other unskilled positions, applicants can expect a salary of up to 1.5-2.5 thousand dollars. But there are also in-demand specialties that pay well without additional advanced training courses:

• flight attendants, pilots and airport workers;
• scientists, regardless of industry;
• computer technology specialists;
• system administrators;
• managers for the sale of building materials, cars and real estate.

Russian doctors are most valued in the United Arab Emirates as excellent specialists not only in making the correct diagnosis, but also in treatment. The Russian school of medicine is highly valued in this country. But getting good jobs in the United Arab Emirates is not so easy. There is a tough selection. But the wages of the same doctors are appropriate - over 50,000 dirhams (translated into Russian money - 900 thousand rubles).

Work in Dubai: in-demand professions and salaries

Dubai today is not only a popular tourist destination. More and more people are considering this city as a place to start or continue their career. Emirati citizens make up less than 15% of the population, so vacancies for work in the UAE are constantly present on the international labor market.

For most citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and the CIS countries, working in Dubai has a number of advantages, from the level of wages to the opportunity to improve their English language skills.

The United Arab Emirates is a country with one of the highest GDPs. Over the past 40 years, this figure has increased almost 200 times, while the inflation rate in the country is only 2.5%. The backbone of the state's economy is the production and export of oil and gas. A significant part of the reserves is concentrated in the emirates of Dubai (15%) and Abu Dhabi (83%).

About 2 million barrels of hydrocarbons are produced daily in the country. The main exports are directed to Western European countries, Japan, and the USA. In addition, the UAE is developing chromite, copper and uranium ores.

Tourism is an actively developing area, already occupying almost 10% of the state’s economy. Over the past 2 decades, luxury resorts have been built in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, where, in addition to high service, tourists try their hand at diving, yachting, and hang gliding. Despite the location (desert) and climate, even the indoor ski resort Ski Dubai has been built in the country.

In addition to tourism, industries such as shipbuilding, textiles, construction business, aluminum production and trade contribute to the country's economy. As for agriculture, the priority is oasis farming, where vegetables, dates and watermelons are mainly grown.

The climate in the UAE is tropical. High temperatures and lack of precipitation are explained by its location in the northern desert zone. The average daytime temperature fluctuates between +40-42°C, the night temperature stays at +30°C. Winters in the emirates are short and mild with temperatures not exceeding a comfortable 23-25°C during the day, and dropping to +13°C at night. Precipitation, if there is any, occurs in the east of the country, from December to March. For Russians, work in the United Arab Emirates may seem difficult precisely because of the unusually hot climate. But this temperature regime is familiar to Kazakhstanis, Uzbeks and other people from Central Asia.

By the end of 2021, the estimated number of people living in the country was almost 10 million. Population density is 118 people per 1 km². Only 11% of the population are indigenous and legal citizens. They have privileges when applying for a job and can hold leadership positions (according to the law, foreigners cannot be managers). The salary of a citizen is 2-3 times higher than that of an expat in the same position. UAE citizens receive an interest-free loan from the state for a wedding or purchase of real estate. They are paid for higher education (including abroad) and medical insurance. At birth, indigenous Arabs receive a plot of land, as well as benefits when paying for utilities.

You can acquire official citizenship by birth, marriage or naturalization. The latter method is rarely used, since less than 1% of those who sent a request receive a positive response.

The main population is Sunni Muslims (85%). Depending on the emirate of residence, they are called Emirati, al-shamsi, or suwayidi. The remainder are Shiites living in Qatif and Dammam. The official language of the UAE is Arabic. English, Farsi and Hindi are also actively used.

The traditional occupations of the inhabitants include oasis farming, nomadic cattle breeding and pearl diving. The most famous crafts are:

• weaving (carpets);
• embroidery with gold and silver threads “teli”;
• minting of dishes and products from gold and silver.

The largest ethnic group in the UAE is Indians. They come to work in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates. In percentage terms, Indians make up approximately 30% of the country's total population. Next come people from Bangladesh, Iran, Yemen, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Egypt and Nepal. About 270 thousand Russians, Ukrainians, as well as citizens of CIS countries live in the United Arab Emirates.

Most immigrants from Asian and African countries are employed in unskilled jobs in industries such as mining, construction, agriculture, road maintenance, landscaping, and garbage collection.

Labor migrants from Russia and Europe are often hired as workers in the service sector: waiters, maids, bartenders, administrators. Specialists with confirmed diplomas can get a job in the oil and gas industry, textile production, medicine or shipbuilding. Knowledge of languages ​​is welcome. The vacancy of a translator in the UAE is always in demand.

Migrants for the UAE are one of the most important factors in economic development. Since 1971, the country has had a Kafala program that allows companies to hire expatriates. However, the stay of foreign citizens in the country is strictly regulated and requires the existence of an official basis (invitation, contract).

For any employee planning to work abroad, it is important to know the laws of the employer’s country in order to be able to protect himself in case of unforeseen situations while being away from his homeland.

The country has a visa regime. All migrants coming to work in Dubai must have a visa. There are several types of visas:

• temporary;
• transit;
• resident;
• tourist;
• guest;
• multiple.

Expats receive Employment Visas, but only if they have an employer as a sponsor. After receiving a visa, you must apply for a residence permit. If a person is absent from the country for more than six months, the residence permit is automatically canceled.

The population of Dubai is almost 3 million people, of which 80% are migrant workers. The majority are Indians, followed by Bangladeshis, Filipinos, Iranians and Egyptians.

Articles No. 8 and No. 12 of the Labor Code of the United Arab Emirates regulate the work activities of migrants. It contains the following provisions:

• working day duration – 8 hours;
• duration of the working week – 48 hours;
• hourly payment for overtime work, as well as work on holidays and weekends (depending on the employer’s salary);
• probationary period of at least 6 months;
• upon termination of the contract, the employee must notify the employer of his resignation 30 days in advance (during the probationary period - 1 day in advance);
• Medical insurance is paid for by the employer, with the exception of the probationary period (the maximum period of sick leave is 90 days).

The day off in the Emirates is Friday, so work on this day is paid overtime. If a migrant has worked for more than six months, then each subsequent month adds an additional 2 days to his paid leave.

Upon termination of the contract, the company pays the employee severance pay. At the same time, regardless of who initiated the termination of the contract, the employee receives a ban on work for the next 6 months.

The basic requirements for vacancies in the UAE are standard: education, language proficiency, professional skills and good health. You can find current vacancies in Dubai in 2 ways: through specialized websites and recruitment agencies.

In the first case, you will have to independently conduct a small market research, write a resume (in English) and send it to potential employers. In the second case, a recruitment agency will come to the rescue, which has its own database of trusted employers, as well as extensive experience in employing citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and other CIS countries. Most of these agencies have international status and will help you find a job in any country in the world.

A large number of agencies operate in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan and other CIS countries, the purpose of which is to recruit personnel for UAE companies. In most cases, the intermediary's services are paid for by the potential employer. If the applicant himself is a customer, then the cost of the search will vary from $800 to $1,100.

You can find employment options on your own. Most job advertisements in Dubai for Russian speakers are publicly available on online platforms:

• com;
• dubizzle.com ;
• com;
• ;
• net;
• com/jobs/in-dubai_united-arab-emirates.

Large companies recruit personnel through their own Internet portals, so most often you can only get there through an agency.

Most of the vacancies are open in the recruitment sections for enterprises in the service and trade sectors. The following workers are constantly required:

• waiters and bartenders;
• sales consultants;
• fitness instructors;
• builders (crane operators, assemblers, electricians);
• foreign language teachers;
• designers and decorators;
• administrators;
• cooks;
• cosmetologists;
• massage therapists and manicurists;
• security guards and parking attendants;
• dancers and animators.

Our compatriots are also in demand on Arab airlines. Emirates employees include Russian-speaking pilots, stewards and flight attendants, as well as airport staff.

The Arab IT business is constantly looking for talented programmers, computer security specialists, and game developers.

According to the latest statistics, in 2021 the number of Russian-speaking population in the UAE was about 70-75 thousand.

The UAE Labor Code does not set a minimum wage. The company itself decides how much it will pay the visiting specialist. The lowest level of payment (25-27 thousand rubles) is typical for unskilled work, which is carried out by visitors from the poorest countries in Asia. These are cleaners, landscapers, loaders.

Earnings are higher in the service sector. The average salary of restaurant and hotel workers is 45-47 thousand rubles. In this industry, there is also a special system of additional payments: tips, bonuses, special services (organization and servicing of banquets, business meetings, conferences).

Qualified specialists with high professional skills earn the most - from 250 thousand to 1 million rubles per month.

Average wages in various industries in the UAE:

The active development of the IT industry has led to an increase in demand for such professions as programmer, system administrator, and web designer. The average salary of a programmer is 300 thousand rubles, the minimum salary for a system administrator is 170 thousand rubles. IT project managers receive over 400 thousand rubles.

The highest paying industries in the UAE are:

1. Banking sector. Here, the salary of specialists with work experience reaches 1 million per month.
2. Oil and gas sector. Average earnings are 800 thousand rubles. For example, oil industry managers receive from 750 to 900 thousand rubles. Management level - over 1 million 200 thousand rubles.
3. Construction. Highly qualified workers are constantly needed and can count on 500-700 thousand rubles.
4. Real estate. During peak season, sellers can earn up to 700 thousand rubles.
5. Medicine. Russian specialists with confirmed diplomas are highly valued in the United Arab Emirates. The average salary of a beginning doctor is 250 thousand rubles. The salary of an experienced specialist reaches 600 thousand, and the salary of the head of a medical center - up to 1 million 200 thousand rubles per month.

In the absence of knowledge of English, a Russian will have to choose among professions that do not involve communication with clients: musicians, dancers, as well as representatives of the cleaning and landscaping industry. However, in the latter industry there is a lot of competition due to citizens of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, which is why salaries are relatively low - $500-700.

Work experience and knowledge of several languages, especially Arabic, will significantly increase your chances of getting a good position.

Specialists with higher and incomplete higher education have the opportunity to undergo internships at Dubai enterprises. There are a number of international programs in which young men and women aged 18 to 35 can take part. A necessary condition is knowledge of English at the Intermediate level.

The most popular internship search resources:

• Study Abroad,
• Top Gulf Jobs,
• Laimoon,
• Internsme.

The duration of an employment contract with an intern can range from 3 months to 2 years. The company pays for the temporary employee's insurance, visa, accommodation and annual transfer. Interns have the right to count on a stipend of $500 per month. At the end of the internship, the company can offer the student who has performed well a full-fledged work contract.

Peculiarities of official employment of immigrants Permanent work in Dubai for Russians also implies career growth. To do this, it is enough to show yourself well in the position, constantly improve your professional skills, including additional training in courses and participating in special programs and seminars. Arabs treat with reverence all available certificates confirming skills and education.

Most Russians, Belarusians and Ukrainians work in the service sector, where the average salary is $700-1000 plus tips.

In the United Arab Emirates, there are no special procedures that take into account nationality when hiring. Russian-speaking employees are most often recruited to hotels and restaurants, as the number of tourists from Russia and the CIS countries is growing.

Women of pleasant Slavic appearance can often be found at hotel receptions, in SPA salons, or as organizers of receptions, trips, and excursions. They also work as fashion models for catalogs or as models at major exhibitions like EXPO. The hostess profession is also in demand. Men are often hired as drivers, mechanics, security guards and tour guides.

Requirements for candidates:

• age (from 18 to 40 years);
• availability of medical certificate;
• knowledge of the language (minimum – English).
• compliance with visa requirements;
• existence of a contract with the employer.

When hiring employees for positions of administrators and managers in Dubai hotels, good appearance, as well as qualities such as friendliness and sociability, are taken into account.

When applying for the position of project manager, engineer, architect and other highly qualified professions, confirmation of a diploma is required.

To go to work in Dubai, you will not need to pass any special exams.

All arrangements for obtaining a work visa are undertaken by the direct employer. Initially, he receives a visa quota from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Then the potential employee sends a completed application form (in English), a copy of his international passport and 2 color photos. The employer may also request copies of educational diplomas and supporting certificates.

Based on the documents received, an employment contract is drawn up and an application for a work visa is submitted. After it is submitted, a copy of the visa is sent to the future employee, thanks to which he can enter the country.

After arrival, the migrant must stamp his arrival in his passport within 60 days. But this can only be done after passing a medical examination, including HIV tests and fingerprinting.

The period for obtaining a work visa is from 2 to 5 weeks.

Also, a foreign citizen is issued an electronic labor card for a period of 3 years and a resident visa, which must be issued within the first 2 months. This document allows an expat to live in the country for 3 years, invite relatives to the UAE on a guest visa, open a bank account and purchase a vehicle.

Average earnings in a country depend on many factors, ranging from geography to gender. Vocational education is of great importance. The highest average salaries are in Dubai and Abu Dhabi – 420 thousand rubles. In other regions the indicators are as follows:

• Al Ain (Abu Dhabi Emirate) – 370 thousand rubles;
• Sharjah (the capital of the emirate) – 303 thousand rubles;
• Al Fujairah (the capital of the emirate) – 280 thousand rubles;
• Air Ruwais (Emirate of Abu Dhabi) – 165 thousand rubles;
• Khor Fakkan (Sharjah Emirate) – 139 thousand rubles.

The difference between the salary for a person with a doctorate and an employee with secondary specialized education can reach several hundred thousand rubles.

Only citizens of the Gulf states can work without work visas and work permits. All enterprises that employ foreigners undergo regular inspections and, if violations are detected, pay a fine of 300 thousand dirhams (5 million 400 thousand rubles).

Illegal stay in the UAE ends for a migrant with a prison term, payment of a large fine and deportation followed by a ban on entry.

When looking for vacancies in UAE enterprises, you must take into account that, in addition to the advantages, working in this country has a number of significant disadvantages. This:

• unusual climate for Europeans, Russians and residents of Eastern Europe;
• requirement to comply with the traditions of Islam and Sharia law;
• the need to leave the country (for at least six months) upon termination of the work contract;
• cost of living (high prices for housing, food, services).

Speaking about the advantages, it is worth noting:

• high earnings;
• no income tax;
• annual paid vacation;
• free insurance, transportation and food (if provided for in the contract);
• work experience at leading enterprises;
• improving your English language proficiency.

Whether to move or not, everyone decides independently, based on the terms of the contract, expectations and life experience.

You can find many reviews online about working in Dubai and other emirates. Most applicants and employees note the fast visa procedure and the simplicity of the interview. The main requirement of employers from the service sector is knowledge of English. Some network users note an intense work schedule that includes weekends, but it is always supported by high overtime pay. However, everyone agrees about the harsh hot climate, especially from March to November.

Minimum wage

Low salaries in Dubai are mainly received by those who do manual work. In the majority, it goes to citizens of Asian countries, mainly immigrants from India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Pakistan. They work 12-hour shifts for weeks on end. The low salary category includes:

• nannies;
• maids;
• security guards;
• gardeners;
• drivers.

How much does a janitor earn in Dubai? Since this is manual work, it is low-paid. Janitors receive $500 monthly. But they are provided with free housing, which attracts foreigners.

The minimum wages for maids, for example, are equal to those established by the local government. Russian women receive higher salaries. They are valued for their balance and patience. Girls from other countries have different salaries:

• female workers from Sri Lanka - 850 dirhams;
• from India – 1100;
• Bangladesh - 750;
• Indonesia – 800;
• from the Philippines - 1400 dirhams.

Work in the service and tourism sectors is poorly paid. Secretaries and administrators receive a small salary. But the salary increases significantly when employees reach the level of assistant manager. The level of remuneration is greatly influenced by knowledge of foreign languages, especially Arabic.

What can you count on

In many offers from employers, which indicate a small basic monthly salary of 400 - 500 USD, accommodation and transportation are included in addition. The minimum proposed salaries are 1,000 - 1,500 dirhams (272 - 408 USD) per month. The average maximum is 20,000 - 30,000 AED per month (5,444 - 8,167 USD), usually received by directors and managers of companies.

The majority of low-paid manual workers in Dubai are from the Asian subcontinent, countries such as Indonesia, Philippines, Pakistan, India. They work seven days a week, twelve hours a day, as drivers, security guards, maids and other jobs that do not require high qualifications or diplomas. Only such a schedule allows you to pay for current expenses in Dubai and send some money home.

Employers in Dubai are not inclined to increase salaries annually. Properly conducted employment negotiations with the fixation of the promised amounts and benefits in the contracts will ensure stable earnings and other guarantees in the UAE.

High salary

Accountants and architects, pilots and lawyers can count on high salaries. As already mentioned, doctors also belong to this category. Managers and immediate supervisors of companies receive large salaries, but it is quite difficult to achieve such positions here. Directors of construction or information technology earn well - 48,000 and 90,000 dirhams.

The salary of a lawyer is 55,000, an auditor and controller is 48,000. Financiers receive up to 75,000 dirhams monthly. The salary of executive directors reaches one hundred thousand. Bank executives receive up to Dh135,000. Chief accountants earn slightly less.

Teachers' salaries

Working as a teacher in Dubai brings a small profit to the latter. Teachers receive only Dh2,000 per month. But this is not the final bet. For example, teachers at private foreign schools receive between Dh5,000 and Dh15,000. Some teachers are even luckier. Their salary reaches 20 thousand monthly.

Interestingly, teacher pay, even within the same school, can vary greatly. This largely depends on the nationality of the teacher. In government agencies they receive from 25 thousand dirhams. In addition to nationality, remuneration also depends on work experience.

What are the salaries in Dubai? UAE Salary Review

Today we begin a review of the most in-demand professions and salaries in Dubai. If your dream is to live and work in Dubai, then read this article to the end. Perhaps somewhere below you will find information on the income level of your favorite profession. All salaries will be quoted in Dirhams. To convert them to dollars, simply divide by 3.65. This, by the way, is the dollar exchange rate against the dirham, which has not changed for more than 20 years.

I’ll say right away that the salary range here is very large. What is the average salary in Dubai? I was very surprised when I couldn’t find out from people here the average salary. There is no such concept here. We can only talk about the average salary within one profession, because the difference even in one specialty can differ by two, three, or even four times. So don't be surprised!

I will name average salaries, but there are much more, and a little less. This is the minimum you can expect when moving. When you have already lived here for a while, acquired connections and acquaintances, and gained some foreign experience, you will be able to qualify for a higher salary. You can read about this in my book “Working in Dubai”.

By the way, the salary level depends on some other factors. Firstly, it depends on your level of English proficiency - the higher the position you are applying for, the more confidently you should speak it. Secondly, it depends on your experience in the field of activity where you want to work.

Well, and thirdly, and by the way, this is often overlooked, depending on your ability to sell yourself to an employer. It often happens that people work in the same position, but receive different salaries. Your future salary depends on the impression you make on your employer. And this is a worldwide practice.

Let's define the concept of accommodation. Accommodation is when a company provides you with housing, travel, and food. If a low salary plus accommodation means that you have where to live, what to eat, how to get around by transport, and the entire salary is paid to you “net” in your hands. You can spend this money only on yourself and your entertainment.

So, the first and most common profession for which people come to Dubai is a waiter.

Waiters receive between 1,500-4,000 dirhams plus accommodation. The salary level depends both directly on the restaurant and on your skills, abilities, and work experience. In addition to this, they also receive tips. There are, of course, waiters who work in super expensive, closed restaurants and their income level reaches up to $5,000. But...don’t create illusions for yourself. If you can't tell a 1962 Chardonnay from a 1963 Chardonnay just by looking at the bottle, you're under 40 and your English isn't perfect, then just forget it - it's not for you.

The income level of hostesses in hotels or cafes is 1,500-2,500 dirhams plus accommodation.

A shop assistant can earn between Dh1,500 and Dh6,000 plus a percentage of sales. Personally, I know people who earn up to 10,000 dirhams just by working in a store.

Chef's salary is 1,500-3,000 dirhams plus accommodation. On average, a chef earns from 8,000 dirhams, sometimes a little less, but much more is possible. I have also personally encountered such job offers.

Personal assistant to the head of the company. This is a very serious and responsible position. Salary level from 12,000 to 20,000 dirhams. Sometimes it may be a little more, but this is rather an exception to the rule.

Hairdresser in the range of 5,000-8,000 dirhams per month.

Manicurist from 2,500 to 5,000 dirhams.

A dentist can earn between Dh7,000 and Dh20,000. The level of a dentist’s salary depends on his work experience, on the hospital where he works, and whether he can perform, for example, some serious operations or not.

A programmer who has just moved to Dubai can count on 10,000-25,000 dirhams. There is, of course, much more. This profession is one of the most well-paid ones in the UAE.

Lawyers also earn very well - 15,000-30,000 dirhams, again a fairly large range. For information, one consultation with a lawyer in Dubai costs about 1,000 dirhams per hour.

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If you can't tell a 1962 Chardonnay from a 1963 Chardonnay just by looking at the bottle, you're under 40 and your English isn't perfect, then just forget it's not for you.

Average expenditure level

After deducting all mandatory expenses, employees are left with 40-60% of their salary. In Dubai, most of the expenses are renting housing, buying clothes, shoes, and basic necessities. Therefore, many people rent apartments in Sharjah, which is located next to Dubai. Travel time increases, but it does not exceed 20-30 minutes. There are often traffic jams on the highway in the morning and evening. This also needs to be taken into account.

To buy groceries, electronics, and essentials, people choose supermarkets and shopping centers located far from tourist areas. Prices there are 5-10% lower, but the choice of products is smaller. It is better to buy clothes and shoes at seasonal sales, which take place in summer and winter. It's cost-effective.

It's cost-effective.

Salaries in real estate

Real estate jobs in Dubai are very popular. Agents and realtors are in great demand. A senior manager receives between 15-40 thousand dirhams monthly. The amount of wages directly depends on the number of transactions carried out.

A property appraiser receives approximately 20-30 thousand monthly. And the salary of an advertising manager starts from 24,000.

Features of labor legislation

Before analyzing salaries in Dubai, you need to study labor laws. The level of income directly depends on the type of employment. Foreigners who arrived on a tourist or transit visa cannot count on a job. This would be a violation of labor rules. The basis for starting work is a contract concluded between the employer and the applicant. In addition to the conditions, it indicates the level of payment. In Dubai it is 3000-10000 dirhams (DH), depending on qualifications.

Types of employment in the UAE:

• Work under the Kafala Sponsorship System program. Workers are not covered by labor legislation - the working day is not standardized, living conditions are not respected. At the same time, salaries in Dubai for such personnel are the lowest.
• "Domestic" workers. An official visa is issued for them and a full-fledged employment contract is drawn up. It is possible to change the place of activity, but this is associated with bureaucratic difficulties.
• Contractors. Before traveling to the country, an employment contract is drawn up, the maximum validity period is 2 years.

After concluding a contract, a medical examination is required. Its result will become the basis for starting work. Government agencies periodically conduct document checks to identify illegal immigrants.

Important: the contract is drawn up in English and Arabic. Knowing the first one is mandatory to get good salaries in Dubai.

How much do Russians earn in Dubai?

For foreigners, the most common offers in the UAE are work in the tourist services sector. The positions and salaries available to Russians in Dubai by profession look like this (payment is indicated in dirhams):

• waiters - from 1000;
• bartenders - from 1100;
• sales consultants - from 1500;
• laborers - from 600;
• hairdressers - from 2500;
• designers - from 17,000;
• security guards - from 1,000.

In addition, it is easy to get a job in the Emirates:

• beach lifeguards;
• fitness instructors;
• animators in hotels;
• cooks;
• nannies;
• crane operators;
• electricians;
• master finishers;
• maids.

Russian job seekers most often find themselves in the first two wage categories – minimum and average. Highly paid positions in this country are filled by its citizens or Europeans. Accordingly, salaries in Dubai for Russians can vary from 700 to 20,000 dirhams. And it depends on the specialty and qualifications.

If, for example, we take the salary of a cook, then they receive from 1.5 to 2 thousand dollars monthly. For quality work, a waiter earns from $300 + tips and bonuses. The Emirates are interested in permanent workers, so contracts are most often issued for two years.

The UAE has always encouraged the use of foreign labor for unskilled work. In recent years, the situation has begun to change. Now Russians can count on jobs with higher pay. But it is installed if one or more conditions are met:

• the person must have a higher education;
• the employee must be able to work in a team;
• knowledge of English and (ideally) other languages;
• work experience in the specialty;
• the person must have practical skills.

A lot of attention is paid to the appearance of applicants. The United Arab Emirates is paying close attention to this. Especially if the person works in a prestigious company. A presentable appearance must correspond to the image of the company or enterprise.

Average salaries by qualification in the UAE

• Low-paid segment - these professions include: cleaners, maids, janitors, drivers, salesmen and others. The salary range for these specialists is 1,000 - 3,000 AED per month (272 - 816 USD);
• Professions with average salaries in the country - middle managers, technical specialists in various industries, certified workers, etc. The salary range for these professions is 4,000 - 10,000 AED per month (1,089 - 2,722 USD);
• Highly paid positions - managers, directors, highly qualified specialists, etc., occupying 5% of the profession market segment in the emirates. Salaries from 10,000 dirhams per month (from 2,722 USD).

Use a currency converter to convert to the equivalent of a currency unit that you understand, for example, the Russian ruble

It can be noted that locals mainly invite people from South Asian countries to low-paid jobs.

To what extent this salary allows you to pay for living expenses in the UAE, read here.

Career growth for foreigners

When visiting foreigners start working in the UAE, their initial salaries in Dubai are very small. But if a person shows remarkable abilities, he may well make a good career. This means that if you work hard, you can climb the career ladder quite quickly.

The Emirates welcomes the training of specialists needed by the country. Therefore, even if a Russian or another foreigner gets a job first as a simple security guard or bartender, then after special courses he can move to the position of administrator or department head.

Although wages in the United Arab Emirates seem quite high, and even the minimum salary is not that low, it is necessary to take into account the cost of renting a home. It's very big. Although there are employers who pay their employees for accommodation, transport, visas and even round-trip tickets.

Requirements for foreign citizens

In order for a foreigner to have a better chance of getting a job, he needs to have certain skills. Most companies and establishments put forward the following requirements for employees:

1. Proficiency in a foreign language, in particular English. Knowledge of Arabic is not required. But you need to speak English well. The higher the level, the more opportunities and vacancies open. You can find a job that requires basic knowledge of English or only Russian, but the wages will be several times lower.
2. Well-groomed appearance. Most jobs are related to the service sector, so people with good appearance are a priority.
3. Age. Typically, people between the ages of 20 and 30 are employed. In the case of hiring a highly professional specialist - up to 35 years of age (in rare cases, foreigners under the age of 50 can be hired). The work contract is for a minimum of 1 year. Employers, as a rule, expect long-term cooperation.
4. Diploma confirmation. Will be required when applying for a prestigious job. For example, doctors are always needed in the United Arab Emirates, but the selection conditions are strict: the state has an excellent reputation in the medical industry. Therefore, anyone with a medical education will have to pass an exam to confirm their skills and knowledge, as well as a thorough knowledge of the English language. The medical exam is held every six months. To open your own clinic you will need a license. There are 3 ministries of health in the UAE. Each of them can only provide permission to work in a specific Emirate.