jobs in Dubai.

[Big Al & Family]

Hi there everyone......

Now, can anyone help us.

My husband is thinking of moving to Dubai in the next couple of months, he has put in for a couple of jobs with Kent Police ( at the moment he is a Detention Officer) has been for 7 years ,before that he was in the Army.
He knowns first Aid and Health and Safety. Plus he can speak Arabic.

If the two jobs dont work out, he will be looking to move. He would be looking into jobs with security( supervisor and officer) so if anyone can help it would be great.........

Yours
Dara...(Big Als wife)

Ps will be coming to all the family.....

[Geordie Armani]

tricky one, security isn't a major issue here as crime is so low. Speaking arabic is of relevance though, maybe he should approach the UAE Military.

[Pasanada]

With reference to Geordie's idea about approaching the UAE military, before doing so, your husband will need to check with the MoD regarding this as he may need permission before seeking employment, depending on his Army career, to work with foreign Govts or their military.

HTH

[Geordie Armani]

I know British and Americans working for the UAE Military.

[KATEANDSAM]

Hi All, my boyfriend and I are considering moving out to Dubai in a couple of months, (i will pretend he is my hubby). He will have a job when he gets there, however I am looking for a marketing/communications/PR job.
I think we'll be living in Sharjah.
Will I be able to get a job whilst I am out there or will i need to get a visa first then apply for jobs from the UK?

Thanks for your help, i'm nervous, scared, excited, everything!

Kate

[Elphaba]

Originally Posted by KATEANDSAM

Hi All, my boyfriend and I are considering moving out to Dubai in a couple of months, (i will pretend he is my hubby). He will have a job when he gets there, however I am looking for a marketing/communications/PR job.
I think we'll be living in Sharjah.
Will I be able to get a job whilst I am out there or will i need to get a visa first then apply for jobs from the UK?

Thanks for your help, i'm nervous, scared, excited, everything!

Kate

No job = no visa.

Your boyfriend cannot sponsor you and I would advise yout to be extra careful if you plan to cohabit illegally whilst living in Sharjah. It is much more conservative emirate than Dubai.

I would recommend that you look for jobs before moving to the UAE. You are more likely to find the sort of role you are after in Dubai, but the commute is hellish.

Please read through the sticky thread about things everyone should know. Whilst this info relates to Dubai much of it is relevant to Sharjah as well.

Good luck.

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[Sparkysair]

Hi Kate, make sure you understand the full implications of coming out here as an unmarried couple. You won't be able to get a visa unless you are sponsored by an employer or a husband - pretending won't cut it I'm afraid. Also bear in mind that living together is illegal and Sharjah is far stricter than Dubai!

[KATEANDSAM]

wow thanks both...we have got some thinking to do...

[crazymazy1980]

Originally Posted by KATEANDSAM

wow thanks both...we have got some thinking to do...

...or you could get married before you come out here and then he can sponsor you as your husband. If you're willing to leave everything you know back in the UK and follow him to a completely foreign country...

...plus from a cynical point of view you could always get divorced later on

[KATEANDSAM]

Originally Posted by crazymazy1980

...or you could get married before you come out here and then he can sponsor you as your husband. If you're willing to leave everything you know back in the UK and follow him to a completely foreign country...

...plus from a cynical point of view you could always get divorced later on

Well we have already talked about getting married at some point, could be a registry office job.