olalerelateef: please can laminated certificate be taking to ministry of education and foreign affair too because i have laminate all my certificate. thank you all as i await your response.

tunde300us: Well maybe that explains it,i have applied for almost 100 jobs on that site and not one mention,maybe cos my address on my profile reads lagos,nigeria.
I am IT person and i think most of the jobs posted there just perfectly suited for me,but alas no response since i put up my CV,do i need to be in dubai to get a job ?

tunde300us: Well maybe that explains it,i have applied for almost 100 jobs on that site and not one mention,maybe cos my address on my profile reads lagos,nigeria.
I am IT person and i think most of the jobs posted there just perfectly suited for me,but alas no response since i put up my CV,do i need to be in dubai to get a job ?

tunde300us: Well maybe that explains it,i have applied for almost 100 jobs on that site and not one mention,maybe cos my address on my profile reads lagos,nigeria.
I am IT person and i think most of the jobs posted there just perfectly suited for me,but alas no response since i put up my CV,do i need to be in dubai to get a job ?

drumma: Hi all a quick big question for the likes of @monchouchou, @kevin4jesu and other dubai residents at large.

As I draw up conclusions towards my relocation to dubai in search of a job, I thought about identifying possible business ventures that can in turn generate money for me while I scout for jobs. I dived into a little research and just one market segment has recurrently hit my head and that's the accommodation problem a lot face during their stay in Dubai. Hence this, I would like to ask this question. what kind of apartment(2/3/4 bedroom) can i get with the sole purpose of accommodating flat mates at a token, 2. what's the possibility of making money off this type of venture if i invest like 4 million Naira / 90,000AED into it.

Suggestions please

ugsams:

This is the type of post where I enjoy answers by postemail I really wish he can still contribute on this thread on entrepreneurship and practical living in the UAE. postemail has great insight on things like this.

justi4jesu:

Yes sure mine was laminated when i took them there.

They know their way around it, they just have to tear a small portion behind your certificates to Sign on it.

So dont worry about that just take all Certificates both laminated ones and you will be fine.

drumma: Hi all a quick big question for the likes of @monchouchou, @kevin4jesu and other dubai residents at large.

As I draw up conclusions towards my relocation to dubai in search of a job, I thought about identifying possible business ventures that can in turn generate money for me while I scout for jobs. I dived into a little research and just one market segment has recurrently hit my head and that's the accommodation problem a lot face during their stay in Dubai. Hence this, I would like to ask this question. what kind of apartment(2/3/4 bedroom) can i get with the sole purpose of accommodating flat mates at a token, 2. what's the possibility of making money off this type of venture if i invest like 4 million Naira / 90,000AED into it.

Suggestions please

ugsams:

This is the type of post where I enjoy answers by postemail I really wish he can still contribute on this thread on entrepreneurship and practical living in the UAE. postemail has great insight on things like this.

monchouchou:

hmn, where do I begin? yes accommodation is an issue in Dubai. No because of a lack of buildings but because of a lack of funds to rent such suitable buildings. Many job seekers stay 5 in a room or even stay in bunk beds (imagine secondary school boarding house).

Selecting a good location is also a very important factor. Most people prefer staying within "trek able" distance from a metro station to save transportation costs. So the buildings around the metro stations are more expensive. Your typical 3 bedroom flat will cost around AED10,000 to AED15,000 Monthly. Lets assume u get a very cheap one for AED10,000, that may be excluding or including utilities (Light,water,wifi etc). so your AED90,000 will only extend for 9 months.

At AED 10,000 how many people do you want to accommodate in the flat? and how much will they be willing to pay that will enable you recover your costs and then make a sizable profit?

You are new to Dubai, so its not like you already have an established network of friends to help you spread the word that you have shared accommodation for rent. So lets assume you spend one month searching for "tenants", thats one month loss. The second month you are able to get half the number of required tenants, another month loss. The third month you are able to get the complete number of tenants but then 1 or 2 default in payment…… You see where I'm going with this?

There are many people doing this accommodation business and some of them are making profit, but these are old timers who know the in and out of the African underworld in Dubai. They are able to spread the word like wild fire and get tenants. I will not advise a newbie to venture into it unless you are not interested in making quick profits…..#justmy2fils

kelvin4jesu:
So sorry about the late reply, I av been busy with work these days,
Employers in dubai don't need your certificate is your working experience that speaks, so my dear attest your certificate before comin

kelvin4jesu:
So sorry about the late reply, I av been busy with work these days,
Employers in dubai don't need your certificate is your working experience that speaks, so my dear attest your certificate before comin

kelvin4jesu: Different Types of Visas

If you’re planning on travelling to the UAE prior to looking for work, you can choose to enter the country on a temporary visa and search for jobs during your stay. Once you secure employment, you can then apply for your work permit and resident visa through your employer.

Listed below are the different types of visas for entry to the UAE.

Entry Service Permit

The Entry Service Permit is a non-renewable visa sponsored by a UAE company or hotel licensed to operate in the United Arab Emirates. It costs Dh 120 plus Dh 10 delivery charge and will take at least two weeks to process and issue. The duration of stay is 14 days from date of entry, exclusive of arrival and departure days.

An Entry Service Permit applies to the following categories and their families accompanying them: company manager's representatives, sales managers, account auditors, delegations from companies or establishments to carry out a commercial activity in the UAE, enquirers requested by any of the establishments/companies operating in the UAE assumed to carry out an urgent task.

Tourist Visa

The Tourist Visa is a non-renewable visa which requires the sponsorship of a UAE resident (relative or friend), hotel, travel agency, or company and entitles its holder to a 30-day stay. It costs Dh 100 plus Dh 10 delivery charge and takes around 7 days to process and issue.

Visit Visa

The Visit Visa is a renewable visa which also requires the sponsorship of a UAE resident, hotel, travel agency, or company. It is valid for 60 days and is renewable for a total stay of up to 90 days. It costs Dh 100 plus Dh 10 delivery charge, and Dh 500 for renewing.

The Visit Visa applies to tourists who wish to spend more than 14 days in The UAE, those coming for family visits as well as those on long-term business visits. It is valid for entry within two months from the date of issue.

Transit Visa

The Transit Visa is a 4-day (96 hours) visa issued by sponsorship of an airline operating in the UAE. Transit passengers stopping at Dubai International Airport for a minimum of 5 hours are eligible for obtaining a transit visa provided that they have a valid ticket for an onward flight.

This visa is applicable to travellers who wish to embark upon city tours during the duration of their short stay in the UAE.

Multiple-Entry Visa

The Multiple-Entry Visa is for individuals who have a relationship with a reputable company in the UAE and are continuously visiting the UAE. It is valid for six months from the date of issue, and allows the traveller to stay for 30 days for each stay. It costs Dh 1,000 and must be obtained while in the country.

Resident Visa

Individuals who plan to live in the United Arab Emirates should obtain a Resident Visa. It will be issued by the Immigration department of the emirate the individual will be staying in and will be provided by the company the person is working for.

Individuals working outside of a Free Zone must stay with the company for a 12-month period starting from the day the visa has been received. If employees leave their employer before the end of the 12-month period and fail to secure another position within the Free Zone, they will receive a Country Ban which forbids them to work anywhere within the UAE for six months.

Resident Visas are valid for 3-years and requires a medical test and a health card. Individuals can obtain a health card for approximately Dh 300 at the Ministry of Health or at a recognized private hospital and should be renewed annually. It should be noted that individuals who test positive for AIDS will not be permitted to acquire a resident visa.

A family visa is an option for individuals with family members, which allows the sponsorship of the individual’s parents, spouse, and children under the age of 18. Take note that family visas are only possible if the individual earns a monthly salary of Dh 4,000 above.

Sponsorship Requirements

For a relative or friend to sponsor a tourist visa, he or she must earn over Dh 4,000 per month and hold a valid resident visa.

A hotel can sponsor a tourist visa only if you are a staying at the hotel, and will hold the traveller’s passport until all hotel payments are cleared. Theyrequire the visitor's date of arrival and flight details, and a photocopy of the first few pages of the visitor's passport which should be valid for at least three months.

The traveller’s visa must be deposited at the airport immigration at least one hour before the flight’s arrival. It must also be noted that the airline may require evidence (e.g. a photocopy) before departure that a valid visa awaits the traveller upon arrival.


Hotchocolatey: Thanks every1 in da house for this thread. I want to live and work in Dubai and I have learned from this thread that the best bet is to get a visit visa, go there and scout for the job. Now, I am set to go over there to try this but I have the following challenges:
1. A ticketing officer @ Emirate Airlines told me I maybe turned back @ the airport if given a 2 month visit visa since it’s my first time outside the country. He said it is better for me to do a 2 weeks visa or max 1 month. (Though I didn’t tell him I was going to search for a job).
2. I don’t know or have anybody there I just hope to stay in a hotel for 1 or 2 weeks and then scout around to see if I can squat with some1 all in a bid to save cost. So how do I do this?
‘‘Visit Visa
The Visit Visa is a renewable visa which also requires the sponsorship of a UAE resident, hotel, travel agency, or company. It is valid for 60days and is renewable for a total stay of up to 90 days.”
3. @ Emirates VI, I was asked to call or go Dubai Visa Processing Centre Lekki that that is where I can get 60 days visa.
Please house help me, guys in Dubai already I really need your help/advice. I pray all work out well, I hope to make my journey early next month (October) I'm waiting. Thank you all.

Festus2black: A frd of my who lives and work in d uae aply for an entry permit visa for me which as been wit me since d first day of dis month nd I dnt kw if it as started countin or is from d day of my arrival. Nd also I dnt kw if is beter dan tourist visa in terms of securing a job since u said it valid for two weeks. Respond pls

hotchocolatey:
Hotchocolatey: Thanks every1 in da house for this thread. I want to live and work in Dubai and I have learned from this thread that the best bet is to get a visit visa, go there and scout for the job. Now, I am set to go over there to try this but I have the following challenges:
1. A ticketing officer @ Emirate Airlines told me I maybe turned back @ the airport if given a 2 month visit visa since it’s my first time outside the country. He said it is better for me to do a 2 weeks visa or max 1 month. (Though I didn’t tell him I was going to search for a job).
2. I don’t know or have anybody there I just hope to stay in a hotel for 1 or 2 weeks and then scout around to see if I can squat with some1 all in a bid to save cost. So how do I do this?
‘‘Visit Visa
The Visit Visa is a renewable visa which also requires the sponsorship of a UAE resident, hotel, travel agency, or company. It is valid for 60days and is renewable for a total stay of up to 90 days.”
3. @ Emirate VI, I was asked to call or go Dubai Visa Processing Centre Lekki that that is where I can get 60 days visa.
Please house help me, guys in Dubai already I really need your help/advice. I pray all work out well, I hope to make my journey early next month (October), I'm waiting. Thank you all.

omoteamac: lolsss...no mind mrramadan jare...300k?na wa oooo...and now way him don know say uae no make sense,make him come back come set up business and STAY fr naija nau... Lolsss

Never will people understand that small businesses(like buying and selling cannot thrive in naija EXCEPT if you are planning to mak it look big by adding more fund...maybe you can talk of rendering services sha(e.g teaching,driving,photography,repairs etc).

mrramadan:

My brother, I know wetin I dey talk. Buying and selling can thrive well if you understand it and if you sell the right thing to the right people. So oga abeg think well b4 you say something. because it didn't work for you doesn't mean it wont work for another person.