Lifestyle of the Unemployed in Dubai

Even though the unemployment rate is very low in Dubai, there are individuals who do not have jobs. Typically, migrant workers who are from the sub-continent or Dubai nationals are the ones out of work and there is virtually no cases of unemployment among Westerners living in this flourishing city that offers a tax-free way of living.

The lifestyle of the unemployed in Dubai will be dependent on a number of factors. For example, nationals who have attained a certain standard of living and have a financial cushion that can maintain them for a little while will be less frantic as it relates to getting a new job. However, foreign workers have a one-month time frame in which to secure employment before their visa sponsorship expires. 

The 30-day deadline makes for a stressful job hunt and in order to be successful at getting a new job, these individuals are required to be very resourceful and active, personally sending applications to a number of different companies, seeking assistance from recruitment companies and talking to associates and former colleagues about possible vacancies at their places of employment. If the reason for job loss is not because of bad performance, the former employer should be supportive of the job seeking endeavours. 

It is a lot easier to find a job in Dubai than in a lot of other countries and there is the potential for greater rewards in Dubai. However, the social security system for foreign workers is very far from being comprehensive. Foreigners who live in Dubai can access their medical facilities but unlike many big cities around the world, there are no unemployment benefits or any similar benefits for individuals living in Dubai. In the event of a job loss, the individual is left in a situation in which he or she must simply start the process of looking for a new job.