UAE Salary Guide & Job Opportunities

Complete guide to UAE salaries, job opportunities, visa requirements, and benefits across all major industries

Current High-Demand Job Opportunities

Discover the most in-demand career opportunities across UAE's growing sectors

Teaching Positions

High Demand Across UAE

International Schools

  • • British Curriculum Teachers (GCSE, A-Levels)
  • • American Curriculum (AP, IB Programs)
  • • Primary & Secondary Educators
  • • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teachers

Higher Education

  • • University Professors & Lecturers
  • • Research Associates
  • • Academic Program Coordinators
  • • Student Affairs Specialists

💰 Salary Range: AED 8,000 - 25,000/month

Plus housing allowance & benefits

Medical Positions

Critical Shortage Areas

Hospital & Clinical Roles

  • • Registered Nurses (ICU, ER, OR)
  • • Specialist Doctors (All Disciplines)
  • • Radiologists & Lab Technicians
  • • Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists

Healthcare Management

  • • Hospital Administrators
  • • Healthcare Quality Managers
  • • Medical Insurance Specialists
  • • Clinical Research Coordinators

💰 Salary Range: AED 12,000 - 50,000/month

Tax-free income + comprehensive benefits

Detailed Salary Breakdown by Profession

Comprehensive salary ranges, visa requirements, and benefits across UAE industries

Teaching Salaries

Primary School Teacher

AED 8,000 - 15,000/month

+ housing allowance, medical insurance

Secondary School Teacher

AED 12,000 - 20,000/month

+ transportation, end-of-service

University Professor

AED 18,000 - 35,000/month

+ research allowance, sabbatical

School Principal/Director

AED 25,000 - 45,000/month

+ comprehensive benefits package

Medical Salaries

Registered Nurse

AED 12,000 - 25,000/month

+ housing, medical, flight tickets

General Practitioner

AED 25,000 - 40,000/month

+ performance bonuses

Specialist Doctor

AED 35,000 - 60,000/month

+ private practice allowance

Consultant/Senior Specialist

AED 50,000 - 80,000/month

+ leadership allowances

Work Visa Requirements

Teaching Visa Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree minimum (Master's preferred)
  • Teaching License: Valid teaching certificate from home country
  • Experience: 2+ years teaching experience
  • Documents: Degree & experience attestation
  • Medical: Health certificate & medical fitness

Medical Visa Requirements

  • Medical Degree: Recognized medical qualification
  • License: Valid medical license & good standing
  • DHA/HAAD: Pass UAE medical authority exams
  • Experience: Relevant clinical experience
  • Dataflow: Credential verification process

Standard Benefits Package

Housing

Accommodation allowance or provided housing

Flight Tickets

Annual flights home for family

Medical Insurance

Comprehensive health coverage

Education

Children's school fees (teachers)

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