How expats can apply for government jobs in Dubai
Jobseekers can find public sector roles in Dubai via the official portal dubaicareers.ae
Dubai: If you are an expatriate aiming to work in Dubai’s government sector, several departments across the emirate are currently hiring skilled foreign professionals.
Job openings are available in sectors such as healthcare, education, information technology, infrastructure, urban planning and social services.
To apply, Emiratis and expatriate jobseekers can use the official Dubai government portal - www.dubaicareers.ae - which lists vacancies from various government entities and allows direct online applications.
What is Dubai Careers?
The Dubai Careers platform, operated by the Digital Dubai Authority, is a centralised portal featuring job listings from over 45 government entities, including well-known departments such as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Dubai Municipality, and the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Most of the positions listed are for highly skilled professionals, and many of them are open to both Emiratis and expatriates.
The website also allows users to track job applications, sign up for email alerts about new vacancies, and even attend interviews remotely through video calls.
How to register on the Dubai Careers portal
If you are interested in applying, here is how to use the platform and submit your application.
Step 1: Create an account
Go to www.dubaicareers.ae.
Click ‘My Profile’ on the top menu bar, then select ‘New User’.
Enter your email and create a password.
Return to ‘My Profile’ and log in using your new credentials.
Step 2: Upload your cv
Ensure you have a digital copy of your CV (in .pdf or .doc format).
Once uploaded, the system will automatically extract key details to help pre-fill parts of your profile, which you can review and edit later.
Step 3: Upload essential documents
You will need to upload:
A copy of your passport
Emirates ID (if available)
You may also attach:
Educational certificates
Professional or technical qualifications
Step 4: Complete personal information
Based on your CV, the system may pre-fill your:
Full name
Nationality
Date of birth
Contact details
Educational background
Manually add:
Total years of professional experience
Passport and Emirates ID numbers
Current address in the UAE
Click ‘Save and Continue’.
Step 5: Specify language skills and salary details
Indicate your proficiency in Arabic and English (options: Conversational, Fluent, or Primary Language).
Provide your current salary and notice period, or select ‘Not specified’ if you prefer not to disclose this.
Step 6: Enter educational qualifications
Select your university or college from the dropdown list.
Fill in your programme, education level, start and graduation dates.
Upload certifications by entering:
Certificate type
Issuing body
Certificate ID
Issue and expiry dates (if applicable)
Prioritise uploading valid, relevant certifications.
Step 7: Add work experience
Choose your employer from the list or enter it manually.
Provide your job title, responsibilities, and start/end dates.
If currently employed, tick the ‘Current Job’ option.
Add a brief description of your achievements.
Click ‘Add Work Experience’ to enter more roles if needed.
Step 8: List references
Enter the following for each reference:
Full name
Relationship to you
How long you’ve known them
Company name
Job title
Contact number and email address
Start with the most relevant reference.
Step 9: Set Job preferences
Opt in to receive job alerts via email.
Choose your preferred job fields, organisations, and locations from the dropdown menu.
Click ‘Add to List’ and then ‘Save and Continue’.
Step 10: Review and submit
Carefully check your application for any errors or missing details. Once reviewed, scroll down and click ‘Submit’.
How to search and apply for government jobs in Dubai
Once you have successfully registered on the portal, you can begin applying for jobs:
Log in to dubaicareers.ae and click on ‘Job Search’ in the top menu.
You will see a list of available vacancies. Use the filters on the left-hand side to narrow down your search based on job field or government department.
Each job listing provides details such as the job title, hiring department, and whether the role is open to expatriates.
If you find a role that interests you, click on ‘Apply Now’ or select ‘Save’ to apply later. You can view saved jobs under ‘My Job Page’.
After clicking ‘Apply Now’, you may be asked a few job-specific questions. Since your resume, work experience, and education details are already stored in the system, you do not need to upload them again for each application.
To check the status of your applications, go to ‘My Job Page’ and click on the ‘My Submissions’ tab. Here, you can see which jobs you have applied for and monitor any updates.
What happens after you apply?
According to the Dubai Careers website, your application will be reviewed by the relevant department. If your qualifications and experience match the job requirements, you may be contacted for further information or invited for an interview.
Even if you have not applied for a specific job, your completed profile may be considered if a suitable position becomes available in the future.
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