While the government is making every effort to invest in jobs for citizens, expatriates from all over the world are welcomed to Dubai to take part in the new digital economy. A tax-free salary with quick career progression for candidates with the right qualifications and experience are the norm in Dubai. Employment opportunities are available in the private, semi-government and government sector. You will also need to be familiar with the UAE labour laws and your rights as an employee.

In November 2006, the UAE Federal Government passed the UAE Disability Act (Federal Law No.29/2006) to protect the rights of people with disabilities and special needs. This law stipulates that UAE nationals with special needs have the same right to work and occupy public positions. Towards fulfilling these rights, the Community and Development Authority in Dubai has introduced the El Kayt (Arabic for 'lifeboat') programme for the employment of people with disabilities, by empowering and integrating with jobs in leading institutions in the public and private sectors.

GETTING A GOVERNMENT JOB
Dubai Government actively encourages nationals and skilled expatriates to work in the government sector. Its centralized online job portal lists vacancies for all government departments, so that you can apply online. The National Human Resource Development and Employment Authority (TANMIA) and the Emirates Nationals Development Programme (ENDP) focus on Emiratization policies for nationals in both the government and the private sector. 

Dubai Government Centralized Job Portal– Dubai eGovernment
Careers at Dubai Holding - Dubai Holding
Current vacancies in government utility  – DEWA
Jobs and Emiratisation policies – TANMIA (National Human Resource Development & Employment Authority)
Job opportunities for UAE citizens – ENDP (Emirates Nationals Development Programme)
El Kayt employment programme for citizens with disabilities - Community and Development Authority
Jobs opportunities for UAE citizens - Ershaad.ae
UAE national careers with Emirates Airlines - Emirates Group
Jobs for UAE citizens - Emiratisation.org
Jobs for UAE citizens - First Select Recruitment
Jobs for UAE citizens listed on Twitter - Michael Page International at DIFC
Jobs for UAE graduates - Al Ruwais Human Resource Consultancy
Annual Career Fair for recent UAE graduates - Careers UAE
Emiratisation news updates - UAE Interact
Tips for writing a CV - ENDP
Tips for preparing for an interview - ENDP