phemmzy96:
Good morning everyone.
I have plans on moving to the UAE.
Please I would appreciate your advice on the various skills one can acquire before traveling.
Which are the skills or profession in high demand in UAE

seunlaww:
I remembered reading this thread from beginning to the end asking questions up and down, searching Google for info and uae job website before I embarked on my journey. The truth is I had a job in Nigeria, it wasn't big but at least it was paying the bills. The risk of traveling , losing the job and not able to get a job before the expiry of the 3 months visa gave me a lot of headache and reason to dig deep before taking the step.

So after gathering enough info, I draw up my plan, I have a professional job and that's the job I'm going to hunt for.

I entered Dubai on Monday, got a bedspace for 50k , different kind of people in that 6 bonk room but I was surprised cos I've read about that before. I'm not a big talker so I was just on my own pressing phone and checking job site and applying. I was observing the other guys and listening to different stories and experiences. I wasn't surprised still cos most of the issues people had has been discussed, advised for or against on this thread.
I noticed
1. People do like 5 different type of CV ranging from general helper, cleaner, security,Watchman househelp etc. People don't really have plans or know what they're going to do or how to go about it. So when they enter they just follow them do whatever they're doing.

2. People move in pack/group to search for jobs together.
3.people share links and email address of employers and bombard them with CV. Like who does that? You don't know who their village people follow enter Dubai that will kobalize your own destiny, go in group and they'll tell them to drop CV but go alone and you might get an instant interview.

4.people rely on their Nigerian agent/landlords/friends to get them jobs. 97% of those guys are fraudstars with their WhatsApp job message. Some will even say come with your bag and start immediately

5. People cook,eat flex and take pictures like they're really having the best time of their lives. One thing is sure in my bedspace and that's food. The gas don't rest. Contributed 7aed for gas and within a week the gas has finished meanwhile I didn't boil ordinary water o. They asked me for another money and I change it for them like e ti ya were, ounje yen Loma pa yin.

6. Lot of scam and scam stories. People get job only to be paid and released after a month or two months when visa is about to kalas.

I had two options, go out and get the job or use a real agent (yes they exist )
I printed my CV, lectrical technician.I went out for 2 days, spent 107aed on transport, one interview (900 aed salary with over time, I walked away)

I Submitted enough CV online. I have account on all the job site I know and keep sending mail. I got just two response online , the second one called me and once he knew I was Nigerian, he said no no no and dropped the call.
Then it downed on me that Naija ti cast. Only few want to hire us.

I was getting low on cash cos of feeding too. So I decided if I see a legit agent im ready to deal. One guy I met at the restaurant took me to one agent office, a registered company and a very big office setup.i said to myself that Even if I'm getting scammed at least it will be professionally as jejely paid 100 aed registration fee.

Few days later I was called for interview, I passed, the second day the agent took me to another agent that has the link,collected agent money ,that one took me to the company, the HR said they've stopped employing Nigerians that too much trouble but the man pleaded on my behalf.so I did another interview, passed and was offered a job.free food, laundry, transportation, accommodation and WiFi.

Atimes The stress of the job, insult, living in free zone area and coping with the Indians and Pakistani still makes me think if this country is really worth it but I managed to forget it when I remember I'll collect salary on 26.

The truth is You can enter uae with 500k BTA and blow everything and still not get a job, your greatest enemy are your fellow black guys, everyone now is an agent who wants your money.

The truth is Nigeria has been blacklisted by most of the employers except you have a skill they need and God's grace. If you're coming to search for cleaning jobs, househelp,helper and co, I urge you to rethink what you can actually do with that money in Nigeria cos even if you get the job and you go home in 2 years, people won't believe you went to Dubai cos the hardwork will tell on your body..

I don't know about working with certificate cos I didn't meet anyone who does, I had mine on the CV but noone gave a Bleep. Na giant electrical drawing they gave me to explain.

But what I know is If you're a professional and e sure for you, you will find a job and if you get the body for security or bouncer you will also get a job or continental chef
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WORD OF ADVICE

I won't say come or no come to UAE but Please before you enter this country, don't rush, make your findings and have a solid plan A and B. Don't pay for visa until you're sure of what you're coming to do. It's not about lemme get there and find job, know what you're coming to do. That's the best thing you can do for yourself

Lemme stop here it's too long already [left][/left]
Please no one should ask me for the agent as I have flashed my phone so I lost the number and the address. Thank you

pwettyolly:
Hello, good evening everyone please I need an honest opinion from both gurus and new people, I intend to travel to Dubai in search of a professional job, or even online,
Now my issues are
1.i study abroad (B.A), but due to some issues ( financial, I haven’t gotten my certificate yet.
2. Is it possible to get a professional job without my certificate.
3. Can I do some professional courses to fill in the gap of the certificate, while still stating the certificate in my c.v
4. I am a communication major (advertising and P.R) what sort of professional courses are advisable for me, for the time being thank you all

tyslimmie:
Please who has an idea about passport renewal in UAE. I heard I have to pay somewhere in dubai before proceeding to Abu Dhabi for biometrics but I don't know where to make the payment.

centoqoh:
Pls guys I need guide here.

I saw d link on page one on channels to apply (as per DIY)


Becareful oooooo, don't pay on that website ooooo, runnnnn.
But one of the criteria I see on that website (http://www.dubaivisa.net) reads:

"Emirates or Fly Dubai Airline confirmed ticket"

1. Does this mean I have to book d flight and pay?

Also, d only contact I have in Dubai says he doesn't have the time or know d procedure for applying for me.

2 How do I get a hotel to apply for me?

Holla3110:
* Go to 22A,(22nd Floor),
Silva Towers, Jumeirah Lake Towers Metro station
Dubai UAE.
* Once you get down from the metro, take a taxi and it will only cost you 15drms or thereabout.
* Go with your expired passport and pay them 190drms.
* Get a receipt and take with your passport to Nigeria Embassy in Abu Dhabi to get your face captured and biometrics.
* There you pay 300drms and expect your renewed passport ready in 3-4 weeks.
* And don't forget to go Nigeria embassy with 4 passport photographs.

centoqoh:
Pls guys I need guide here.

I saw d link on page one on channels to apply (as per DIY)

But one of the criteria I see on that website (http://www.dubaivisa.net) reads:

"Emirates or Fly Dubai Airline confirmed ticket"

1. Does this mean I have to book d flight and pay?

Also, d only contact I have in Dubai says he doesn't have the time or know d procedure for applying for me.

2 How do I get a hotel to apply for me?

centoqoh:
Pls guys, I'm a still waiting for response.

centoqoh:
Pls guys, I'm a still waiting for response.

nnamdi16:


when it comes to uae visa, you have to get an agent who's in uae to process the visa. So contact those u can trust in uae

Egwuleke:
pls house how much is 3months visa now and what can someone budget for relocation purpose?

centoqoh:
Well, what it means is that one still needs an agent las las. But I thought many have said it's possible to DO IT YOURSELF? (DIY)

Also, is police character certificate still needed? What's d cost pls.

Egwuleke:
pls house how much is 3months visa now and what can someone budget for relocation purpose?

glowingflame7:


PCC not needed for now.

centoqoh:


Thanks a lot.

#20k saved!

catchdwind4rmkd:
PCC for N20k? Like are you joking?

If you go in person, it's N5k or less.

If you choose to use someone, it still can't cost more than 10k.

centoqoh:


It's d latest one that includes biometrics capturing (like national ID or voter's card)
Not the paper one that i's written.

EphraimBoat:
Who else has had delay in getting their UAE 3-months visa. I mean like 2-3 weeks delay.

Is this normal?

Dchoice:
Please help a sister...am in need of a job here in UAE,please help a sister