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Dubai has always looked for ways to reduce traffic, has been encouraging car share, tried shifting office timings, and introduced different forms of public transport starting with but limited. to Buses, Metros, Trams, bikes, scooters, and even water transport like Abras (Arabic word for water boats). Dubai Government initiated a new body naming it The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) whose sole role is to work on expanding the metro system and implementing various different modes of travel for public transportation. Dubai Metro was started 11 years back in the year 2009 with the popularly known Red and Green lines. These lines cater to the main key areas in the city including the main business and residential districts where the Red line runs along the Sheikh Zayed Road and The Green line covers the older parts of Dubai. Dubai Metro currently spans over 74 kilometers which have been completed in just 4 years. The total rail length is a little over 101 kilometers. In the past 11 yea...

The best way is to start looking for vacancies on job sites if you do not have a relative or a sponsor, sites such as gulfnews.com, indeed.com, linkedin.com, and other similar websites. Ideally, companies prefer a candidate in person for an interview as there is tough competition, and being here helps a lot. To get an approved tourist visa, you can connect with a travel agency back in the Philippines or in Dubai that can guide you on how to get a job search visa valid for 90 days. I do not work for any travel agency, else will be happy to assist but if you need any assistance, add me on WhatsApp and I can get you connected with an agency that can help.

Generally, most Dubai employment visas are approved instantly but in some cases where there is a previous violation of overstay, any criminal record, or if the company quota is full, other than this the only reason a visa can be rejected is if there is an ongoing dispute with a certain country, then visas are not issued for a certain period of ban. If none of the above applies, then a visa is approved usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Dubai has developed a well-structured process for visa approval. If the employer file is not blocked, the employer has an available approved quota, has no issues complying with Emiratization (ratio of UAE nationals vs ex-pats), applicant’s papers are in order, such as valid passport, attested educational certificates, no previous overstay violation or criminal record, then visas usually get approved within 24 to 48 hours.

Actual visa costs vary depending on the company category in the Ministry of Labor (MOL), for ex: if the company has hired UAE nationals as required, then they will have categories A, B, or C.  Fees can vary between 1500 to 3500 AED depending on which category the company falls in, it covers visa application fee, MOL offer letter, employment contract, medical test, Emirates ID Fee, Medical Insurance, Visa Stamping, and various typing costs.  It can range from AED 4,000 to 8,000 per visa. As per law, employment visa costs have to be borne by the employer, if a company is asking an employee to bear or even share the costs, one should not accept.

Yes, purchasing a property in Dubai can provide you with the opportunity to obtain a residence visa, commonly known as a "Dubai Property Visa" or "Dubai Investor Visa."  However, there are certain requirements that need to be met to be eligible for this visa.  Here are some key points to consider:  Property value: To be eligible for a Dubai Property Visa, the value of the property you purchase should generally be AED 2 million and above.  Property ownership: You must be the registered owner of the property to qualify for the visa. If the property is jointly owned, all owners may be eligible for the visa, if each owner is holding shares to a value of 2 million AED and more.  Property type: The Dubai Property Visa is typically associated with residential properties, such as apartments or villas. However, in some cases, commercial property owners may also be considered for visa eligibility.  Investment duration: The property should be held for as long as t...