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Coming to Dubai in July on a 90 day visit Visa

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 02 June 2016 - 12:10

Hello ladies...I am single an in my late twenties. I am coming to Dubai in the second week of July on a 90 day visit visa. I want to search for a job whilst am there. I have a management degree and have been working for the past five years as an executive assistant here in Zimbabwe. I know a lot of expatriates are fleeing Dubai because of the high cost of leaving brought on by the Oil situation so might not be the best time to come to Dubai without a job offer. However, I do feel its the best option for me now, I am from Zimbabwe and the economic situation is getting worse by the day, I don't make a lot of money, my monthly salary before deductions is US$400.

I have managed to save up about US$900 for my stay in Dubai, I know its a very tight budget, but for accommodation I will settle for a bedspace. It will be my first time in Dubai so am basically in need of advice on how to get around and most importantly how can I get a job before the 90 days is up, I have been applying for some positions online but no response yet. I am willing to work as a receptionist/admin assistant any entry level position.

P.S If anyone here also knows if Emirates Airlines recruits expat cabin crew in Dubai and how I go about it, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank You!

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EW GURU
Latest post on 03 June 2016 - 15:24
I always think it is great when people take lead in their life, so for that I will commend you. Having said that, I must highlight the reality of the market you are coming into... You can see in the paper at this time that many people feel they are being discriminated against by employers but the fact is that they are.not being hired because the competition is incredibly fierce at this time. The job you say you would even do, reception, is a highly sought after job. There is another thread by a poster who already lives here with her husband who cannot get this job despite holding an MBA. there are now many housewives, qualified women, who are looking for work to supplement their husbands income nut otherwise they have everyone paid for so can be hard competition for you. And EA jobs have disappeared in many companies as the staff are reduced. You could alternatively arrive and be lucky and get the job. But I cannot say that I think that will happen as you do not have UAE experience, and that means a lot in this marker. Look for companies from your country that have offices over here and your language and communication skills in your mother tongue would be an advantage. I do not think that is enough money for one month here let alone three. Dubai is an expensive city. It simply is. All of the media about the lifestyle here is not showing people on low wages partying, it is people on better wages living it up. Have you considered other Émirates? Sharpen you Cv before coming, make sure your work clothes and shoes are immaculate and professional, have references prepared to speak for you, perfect your interview skills, research the country more, have your LinkedIn pages perfected, and find out where you will stay before stepping on a plane. The cheapest place I ever saw was 125AED a night and it was basic plus. If you want a new experience, have a look at Burma. The wages are low but coat of living is too. And there is a lifestyle there That they are trying to develop. Good luck! Burma recently increased the minimum wage to $2.80 a day after having almost slave like condition, how on earth do you expect someone to earn a decent wage there unless they have something completely lacking in their country?
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EW GURU
Latest post on 02 June 2016 - 15:17
To apply for a job at Emirates, look online as that is where the jobs are posted. For cabin crew, Emirates will normally have recruitment days in various countries depending on what nationalities they are looking for. Also a 90 day days visa may not be long enough to find a job especially as you are coming in July when recruitment is not as active as between September and May for e.g. $900 to last 3 months in Dubai ? where are you planning to live ? You are not allowed to rent a room in a house like in other countries. Why Dubai ? it is a difficult place at the moment to find a steady job. Good luck anyway.
 
 

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