Over recent years Dubai has attracted expatriates from every corner of the globe, working in most industries imaginable, for most, Dubai delivers opportunity and a lifestyle second-to-none, for others, the expectations were never realised. .
If you are considering to live and work in Dubai in the future it is important that you are fully prepared. The purpose of this page “working in Dubai” is to provide a solid foundation of knowledge on practical issues regarding employment in Dubai. If there is a subject that you feel we have overlooked in this section, kindly inform us and we will undertake the necessary research to publish accordingly.
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| WORK VISAS |
| If you are anticipating to work in Dubai, you are obligated to secure a working Visa ( “labour card”), Unless you are of UAE nationality. Please note, this is not the stamp you receive in your passport at airport immigration (residence Visa). The visa application process seems to take several months to complete, however, it is usually the prospective employer who undertakes this bureaucracy, and therefore, it is, to a certain extent, the company’s discretion on how quickly you will obtain the relevant papers. |
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| WORKING ILLEGALLY |
| You will hear of many expatriates in Dubai who are currently working without a labour card / working Visa. To do so is at your own risk. You must bear in mind, working without a visa in the emirate is Illegal, and therefore, the rights you would have as an authorised worker are not applicable to you under your illegal “status”. |
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| CONTRACTS |
| Before signing your employment contract you must carefully read all conditions and clear any misunderstandings presented. Any alterations to your contract that you have successful negotiated should be written in revised contract. You will usually be given an English translation of the document, however, it is the Arabic contract that is legally binding, not the English translation. |
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| PASSPORT |
| It is common practice for your employer to take your passport during the visa application process. Although this procedure has been debated, it remains the normal practice for most organisations. |
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| WORKING LANGUAGE |
| Although Arabic is the official language in the Emirate, English is the common language spoken among workers and expatriates joining from all corners of the globe. If the working language is something other than English it is usually stated and clarified before any contract is offered, and should usually be stated in the initial requirements advertised. |
Post Published: 15 July 2010
Author: admin
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