diggy4real:
Which Dubai job site can one search for openings in an offshore location..... Because all the jobs on the job site seems to be onshore and land jobs.Or no FPSO, And the rest offshore locations in Dubai?

frostmate:


UK masters with 2-3 years should be getting more. It might also depend on what you are ready to settle for, field of work..

Toby77:


I meant entry level professional job seekers. Someone with UK masters plus 2-3 yrs naija work experience isn't looking for menial work as a target

Toby77:


What's a breakdown of the basic living costs like?

Rent
Food
Transport
Data/Internet

From what you are saying, I figure a more realistic salary estimate is within 1k-3k AED range for a Nigerian

truelovecom:




Alot of people are paid between 500 to 1000 dirham, some get 1500 dirhams.


Security jobs in dubai pay between 1500 to 2000 dirhams , while security jobs in sharjah, ajman and abu dhabi pay between 2000 to 2700 dirhams or 3000 dirhams( if your lucky)

Cleaner jobs pay between 700 to 1200 dirham per month

Drivers earn between 2000 to 4000 dirhams per month

I have seen an office receptionist that collect 1000 dirhams per months, while some collect between 1500 to 2500 or even up to 3500( for those lucky)

Now professional jobs can give U between 4000 to 8000 dirhams and at times up to 13000dirhams( if your lucky). This section is mostly dominated by indians and philpines, your chance of getting a job as an african is very slim

Most jobs that pay up to 15000dirhams and above are reserved for Uae citizens or foreign nationals from 1st world countries

truelovecom:


How much do these jobs even pay

truelovecom:


Madam am working
Stop painting this work , as if its gold. We all know the truth, please stop the pretence.
I wont decieve my fellow nigerians.
Anyone who has the finance to buy residence , should do so.

worry359:


Stop trying to bully someone to help you!
That is not the way of a Christian!!
If he can not help then accept that and move on, not beg and plead like a little child.

justi4jesu:



Are you kidding me, how can you bath with cold water when everywhere is cold with AC except outside your house. Malls,shops,offices,schools,Metro etc even the local Deira market shops are cold. Except you spend most of your time outside else you can hardly feel the hotness.

Toby77:


If am booking with emirates, how does one do the confirm hotel booking thing? Does it mean I have to book for 3 months in an hotel? Abeg someone should please help me here. the visa costs just $188 through emirates

Toby77:
I have decided I want to take the plunge and try out job hunting in Dubai as I haven't be lucky here in Nigeria. After returning from the UK with an Msc in May, 2014, it's almost a year and a half now and nothing to show for it here. Bsc was in Geology, Msc in Purchasing and Supply chain Management. I have a 3 year work experience as a Logistics Officer. Since this thread is strictly a DIY process, I have read the beginning of the Part 2 and have some questions...Please forgive me if they have been incessantly repeated, am just beginning this Journey here.

I want to go for the 3 months single entry visa, my travel agent here says it's not possible for me as I have up to be 40years old before I can get it. The whole thing got me confused. I tried out dubaivisa.net using emirates, apart from the fact that it is doable and I meet their eligibility criteria, it's a bit expensive and I would definitely prefer an alternative way if there are reputable travel agents that can get the visa for me. it's almost $1000 airfare return ticket, when I can easily get there for $500 using Ethiopian airlines. Apart from that, they also require a confirmed hotel booking for duration of stay. If I intend to job hunt for 3 months, most definitely I won't be in a hotel for all the 90 days, Just about 2 or 3 and then opt for shared accommodation as was suggested by Justi.... These are my first challenges, does anyone have any suggestions on how to go about this?

ugsams:


my brother i dey read your post on that your guy dey smile from my end. I'm happy for how the whole thing turned out for that your guy... lol

I'm good bro, already counting down to my break. The humidity and fog over here is very annoying, by 6:30 am my clothes are already soaked in sweat.

success10:

surutu means.
Always ready for trouble/ causing trouble..
Or someone with an act of impatience

DrDre1:

Madam, be very careful. Don't fall victim of certain type of openings that will end up caging you. Sorry for the late reply. I know you have a lot of questions and want the replies fast. I will make an exception with you...but your name is scary

ugsams:
Good to catch up with the discussion again. It has been a while since i visited this thread. For some reasons i felt so useless and that i have failed my friends. I used to believe that information and preparation is the most important factor in securing a job here but now i see it goes beyond that. some recent events has made me to see that luck/favour has a very large role to play despite the information you have, qualifications or network of friends.

Just a while ago i tried to provide some of my friends with as much information as possible as regard to oil and gas vacancies and companies here in the UAE; Giving some insider view and pointers but i was disappointed when at the end of it all nothing happened. I discovered that just like Naija many oil and gas companies are looking for experience, some others outsource the recruitment of their entry level staff to recruitment agencies in India, Philippines etc
However, that it didn't work for my friends doesnt mean it won't work for you so i don't want anyone to be discouraged. Simple truth is that there are a lot of us coming into the industry here. In my camp alone we have more than 30 Nigerians, on my rig the Fishing Engineer from Schlumberger is a Nigerian, my chief mechanic is also a Nigerian. we are 5 Nigerians in total. I have also worked on a rig where the Rig Manager, Assistant Rig manager, 1 Driller, 3 Assistant Drillers and 3 Rostabouts are all Nigerians. The Schlumberger seems to have even more Nigerians, as all the fishing Engineers that have worked with me on my current rig are all Nigerians. I also learnt their boss at the office is a Nigerian.

I discovered that most Nigerians here dont speak or understand Arabic judging by all the people i know, only 2 people can speak very basic Arabic unlike other nationals that i have met.

Can anyone of us here speak or understand Arabic?

Dr Dre thanks for your recommendations it is really an eye opener. I'm guessing it would be much easier to get Qatar visit visa from over here in the UAE once you have emirates ID. what do you think?

@Justi4jesu and monchouchou you ladies are really doing a great job here.

Ken1982 my man you just forget your guy for one corner. God dey oo.

ChineloSA aka ChineloSASA it's good to know you enjoyed your visit here, i'm sorry i'm just responding now. How is work and life over there?

LEOSIRSIR:
I went for it on wednesday@ ken1982

LEOSIRSIR:
Hi, @ just4jesu@ all oga I the house, I got employed in uae, entered through my employment visa, start working 1 week now, went for my medicals and emirates Identity card registration, during the medical blood sample was collected and Xray also, I want to know if there is any other test I will go for eg hepatitis test or so, cos have been reading here about people failing hepatitis test or so, I pray I don't fail the test.

ken1982:
I would like to ask @justi4jesu and @monchouchou and all the experienced people here

how can i get a a large concentration of construction companies office... like where are they concentrated. i would like to visit and tender my cv.

I am presently a safety officer here and would like to switch companies.

I can try abu dhabi and dubai..anywhere infact but i would like to know where they are ...just like dubai healthcare city, business village etc...

thanks....

DrDre1:

Work and visit visas

DrDre1:

You'd have to get a visa