Supply meets demand<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe UAE continues to be an incredibly popular destination for professionals from all over the world, making for a very competitive recruitment landscape. Because of this, employers can afford to be more specific and expect all of the boxes to be ticked upon hiring an employee.<\/p>\n
These high expectations mean that the hiring process can be longer than expected, with multiple rounds of interviews and the possibility of assessments. This means you should budget to be without work for at least a few months, just to be safe.<\/p>\n
Be prepared<\/strong><\/h3>\nOne way to ensure the hiring process doesn\u2019t go on for longer than needed is to make sure you have all your paperwork sorted before moving over. This includes a copy of recent passport photos, a valid passport with six months\u2019 validity, certified education documents or other evidence of professional qualifications, and certified police clearance certificate from your previous country of residence. Having these to hand will mean there\u2019s no delay in compliance or visas. It\u2019s also essential to have your references ready to go so that when asked, you can confirm these immediately.<\/p>\n
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Know what\u2019s standard<\/strong><\/h3>\nA new country means a new currency and new standards. Therefore, it\u2019s important to know what is expected of a role, the general salary and any regular benefits. Middle Eastern salaries are generally higher than the UK because there is no tax applied \u2013 a HSBC survey in 2017 found that the average salary for Dubai was USD$138, 177 (approx. \u00a3108,184) per annum.1 Generally, employees aren\u2019t eligible for annual leave until after six months \u2013 from that point, you earn two days per month and then 30 calendar days after one year of service. There are also 11 public holidays, taking your allowance up to 41 days. Health insurance is also compulsory for all employees.<\/p>\n
However, these benefits aren\u2019t always standard \u2013 there are a number of \u2018free zones\u2019 where businesses aren\u2019t subject to labour laws, so make sure you clarify this with any employer before accepting an offer.<\/p>\n
Other common expat benefits include an annual flight home, a housing and transport allowance and pension \u2013 called a company gratuity. A contribution to this is compulsory by all employers and is calculated as 21 days of your regular wage for each of the first five years of service and 30 days thereafter.<\/p>\n
Cultural differences<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile there are some universal elements to any role, certain cultural differences are going to make a difference to your working week. For example, the weekend in the UAE is Friday and Saturday. Usual working hours match the UK \u2013 eight a day \u2013 but during the month of\u00a0Ramadan, it\u2019s reduced by two hours a day.<\/p>\n
Working in Dubai or the wider Middle East offers a wide range of benefits, but when starting out, it\u2019s important to understand exactly what the job market is going to be like. Knowledge is power, so educating yourself as much as possible can only be a good thing!<\/p>\n
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Tiger Recruitment\u2019s Dubai office can help you with your\u00a0job search<\/a>\u00a0across the Middle East.\u00a0Get in touch today!<\/a><\/p>\n1. HTTPS:\/\/WWW.ARABIANBUSINESS.COM\/BANKING-FINANCE\/390879-REVEALED-THE-AVERAGE-EXPAT-SALARY-IN-DUBAI<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Would you ever jump into a pool without knowing its depth? Or eat a meal without knowing what\u2019s in it? Approaching a new situation with as much information in your back pocket can dramatically alter your experience.\u00a0No more is this more obvious than moving overseas. While there is always going to be an element of<\/p>\n
One way to ensure the hiring process doesn\u2019t go on for longer than needed is to make sure you have all your paperwork sorted before moving over. This includes a copy of recent passport photos, a valid passport with six months\u2019 validity, certified education documents or other evidence of professional qualifications, and certified police clearance certificate from your previous country of residence. Having these to hand will mean there\u2019s no delay in compliance or visas. It\u2019s also essential to have your references ready to go so that when asked, you can confirm these immediately.<\/p>\n
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Know what\u2019s standard<\/strong><\/h3>\nA new country means a new currency and new standards. Therefore, it\u2019s important to know what is expected of a role, the general salary and any regular benefits. Middle Eastern salaries are generally higher than the UK because there is no tax applied \u2013 a HSBC survey in 2017 found that the average salary for Dubai was USD$138, 177 (approx. \u00a3108,184) per annum.1 Generally, employees aren\u2019t eligible for annual leave until after six months \u2013 from that point, you earn two days per month and then 30 calendar days after one year of service. There are also 11 public holidays, taking your allowance up to 41 days. Health insurance is also compulsory for all employees.<\/p>\n
However, these benefits aren\u2019t always standard \u2013 there are a number of \u2018free zones\u2019 where businesses aren\u2019t subject to labour laws, so make sure you clarify this with any employer before accepting an offer.<\/p>\n
Other common expat benefits include an annual flight home, a housing and transport allowance and pension \u2013 called a company gratuity. A contribution to this is compulsory by all employers and is calculated as 21 days of your regular wage for each of the first five years of service and 30 days thereafter.<\/p>\n
Cultural differences<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile there are some universal elements to any role, certain cultural differences are going to make a difference to your working week. For example, the weekend in the UAE is Friday and Saturday. Usual working hours match the UK \u2013 eight a day \u2013 but during the month of\u00a0Ramadan, it\u2019s reduced by two hours a day.<\/p>\n
Working in Dubai or the wider Middle East offers a wide range of benefits, but when starting out, it\u2019s important to understand exactly what the job market is going to be like. Knowledge is power, so educating yourself as much as possible can only be a good thing!<\/p>\n
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Tiger Recruitment\u2019s Dubai office can help you with your\u00a0job search<\/a>\u00a0across the Middle East.\u00a0Get in touch today!<\/a><\/p>\n1. HTTPS:\/\/WWW.ARABIANBUSINESS.COM\/BANKING-FINANCE\/390879-REVEALED-THE-AVERAGE-EXPAT-SALARY-IN-DUBAI<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Would you ever jump into a pool without knowing its depth? Or eat a meal without knowing what\u2019s in it? Approaching a new situation with as much information in your back pocket can dramatically alter your experience.\u00a0No more is this more obvious than moving overseas. While there is always going to be an element of<\/p>\n
While there are some universal elements to any role, certain cultural differences are going to make a difference to your working week. For example, the weekend in the UAE is Friday and Saturday. Usual working hours match the UK \u2013 eight a day \u2013 but during the month of\u00a0Ramadan, it\u2019s reduced by two hours a day.<\/p>\n
Working in Dubai or the wider Middle East offers a wide range of benefits, but when starting out, it\u2019s important to understand exactly what the job market is going to be like. Knowledge is power, so educating yourself as much as possible can only be a good thing!<\/p>\n
\u2014<\/p>\n
Tiger Recruitment\u2019s Dubai office can help you with your\u00a0job search<\/a>\u00a0across the Middle East.\u00a0Get in touch today!<\/a><\/p>\n Would you ever jump into a pool without knowing its depth? Or eat a meal without knowing what\u2019s in it? Approaching a new situation with as much information in your back pocket can dramatically alter your experience.\u00a0No more is this more obvious than moving overseas. While there is always going to be an element of<\/p>\n1. HTTPS:\/\/WWW.ARABIANBUSINESS.COM\/BANKING-FINANCE\/390879-REVEALED-THE-AVERAGE-EXPAT-SALARY-IN-DUBAI<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"