If you have the required set of skills, getting a job in Dubai could be one of the best moves you ever made. Not only is the income tax free, but the quality of life in Dubai greatly exceeds that in lots of other countries, and the weather is of course fantastic. Thousands of foreign workers make the move there every year, from English teachers and media experts to computer programmers and bankers.
Dubai banking jobs are mainly to be found in Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), one of a number of so-called Free Trade Zones. There’s Healthcare City, for example, specialising in the health industry, and if you’re an IT specialist who lands a job in Dubai you’ll almost certainly have your base somewhere in Internet City. This industry division can make it easier to look for Dubai banking jobs and other jobs, as the Zones have their own websites for searches.
You may also drop in on one of the numerous regular expos held throughout the year in various countries by Dubai recruiters looking to fill positions. You can submit your CV, have a chat about prospects and maybe even land a job on the spot.
Inform the authorities before you set off that you’re not resident at home anymore for tax purposes, otherwise your Dubai income won’t work out as tax free as you’d anticipated. You’ll also need a temporary residency permit to live and work in Dubai, and this can be sorted out once your employer has sponsored you with the Dubai government.
