Dec 24, 2005
Hallo,
I can't speak for other people here, but for me it is very difficult to find a job online in Dubai. I am educated and have worked in accountancy since uni now for 8 years with major global players, and I still can't find a position in Dubai, but I really want to live and settle in Dubai inshaallah. There is also process of emiritization going on. I don't know is spelled right? The government works hard to educate and place locals in choice positions. First in the government, then in the oil industry or semi government, now this is moving into the private sector. Slowly, but it is happening. So you must compete also with that program, and if you are shifting from a western country U.S.A. or U.K. western europe etc... you also have to compete with applicants from eastern countries who are just as educated and experienced than you, and are willing to work the same position for sometimes 5 times less in salary. So its difficult. Also there is a real estate bubble, and prices of even small flats are on the rise rapidly.
If you have some family there that helps alot also because they can maybe sponsor you and pay your living expenses, so you can come to dubai, and look for work, much easier. this is what i am thinking of trying next inshaallah.
One thing don't get discouraged, keep trying i think it is difficult but not impossible, and Dubai is changing it is not the place it was maybe 5 years ago. Maybe you want to try somewhere else. Dubai is more crowded now, expensive, and the building projects in my opinion are out of bounds. Who is going to live in all those high rise apartments and hotels. No one can afford that? In Jumeirah it looks like a complete city is being constructed at one time. I think all the people of Dubai would not fill that place?
got it ? 
