Guide to Executive Jobs in Dubai

Why Does Dubai Crave Managers, Executives and Specialists?

Despite of all the stride that Dubai has made in a very short period of time, Dubai is still considered to be a part of a developing country. Most of Dubai’s companies have not matured to the level where they can produce and keep the required talent. Therefore, employers in Dubai find themselves frequently relying on experience, knowledge and talent of seasoned executives from outside to help them drive their unstructured business.

The Challenge

Because most industries in Dubai still lack structure, the job of an executive in Dubai is exceptionally challenging.

Companies in Dubai do not only require managers for day-to-day operations, but they also require executives and leaders to implement structure, policies, and business models to ensure the sustainability of the operations of the company throughout the rapidly developing Dubai economy.

Is There Enough of an Incentive?

The good news is that Dubai employers do realize the unusual challenge that is in store for executives and managers in Dubai, so the compensation and benefits for manager jobs in Dubai are usually higher than their counterparts in developed Western countries

According to research done by PayScale, Inc

The median national salary range in the U.S. starts at around $43,000 and increases to almost $72,000 after 20 years of experience. Compared to Dubai, median salaries in the U.S. start out higher for those with less experience, but end up lower than the salaries in Dubai for those with many years of experience. Comparing salaries by job title, median construction project manager salaries in the U.S. are about $16,000 less than project manager salaries in Dubai.

So, even though Dubai may not be the right place for freshers or professionals with only a few years of experience, it definitely offers attractive employment opportunities to managers, executives and specialists who are ready to take up the challenge.

What Does a Profile of Highly Paid Executive in Dubai Look Like?

Obviously, the answer to this question can vary greatly. Generally speaking, a Dubai manager would have the following traits:

  • Education or experience from a 1st world, developed economy (i.e. Western Europe, North America, Japan and South Korea, etc)
  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Leadership skills, such as effective motivational speaking

Are there people who don’t exactly match this profile who still occupy managerial positions in Dubai? Of course. If a Mark Zuckerberg with less than 7 years of experience applied for a manager position in some technology company in Dubai, they’d give his application a second look…

Additionally, some specialists may not have practical work experience. On the strong side, they have a high level of technical know-how in their fields (i.e. holders of Ph.Ds from reputable universities). Specialists are definitely valued by companies in Dubai.

“How Can I Get a Piece of the Action?”

Managerial positions are seldom advertised on job boards. Even the ones that are advertised are usually made by recruiters who are having a hard time headhunting. Management and executive level jobs in Dubai are usually found via professional networking or headhunting.

If you are looking for a manager or executive job in Dubai, you’d do well by contacting Dubai headhunters and executive search firms.

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Comments

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  2. mujahid khan says:

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    CURRICULUM VITAE

    PERSONAL DATA

    Name Muhammad Qaisar Sharif
    Nic # 33105-8993108-5
    Marital Status Married
    Date of Birth 21-08-1983
    Religion Islam
    Present Address House # 12P, Street # 01, Murad Colony,Behind Coca Cola, Samundri Road
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    Mobile # 092-333-7938650
    Office # 092-41-2408711
    Email mqaisarsharif@yahoo.com
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    OBJECTIVE

    To utilized the knowledge, skills and abilities by working in your leading & progressive organization

    EDUCATION

    Master’s in Business Administration (Finance)
    Govt College University Faisalabad.
    Session 2003-2005

    Bachelors in Economics
    University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
    Session 2001-2003

    INTERNSHIP

    I have done two months internship in Bankalfalah at main branch Faisalabad.
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    Handling of settlement cases
    CBC (Call Back Collection) Reporting
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    Performance Award

    I have got Performance cognition award for month of September 2009

    COMPUTER SKILLS

    Proficient in using MS –Office
    Good knowledge about computers Software and Hardware installation
    Internet & E-mail
    CACS (Standard Chartered Bank)
    CWX, (Standard Chartered Bank)
    EBBS and ERAM System (Standard Chartered Bank)
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    hello

    I am residing in UAE and looking for a job in HR/Admin/Operations dept.can join immediately.

    I hold the degree of Masters in Human Resource as well as Diploma in French.

    After completing my studies, I have done internships in various positions of HR Administrator with Religare Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Moser Baer Pvt. Ltd & Avery India Ltd.

    I have a total internship experience of 1 year.

    Please let me know if any opportunity arises.

    thanks.

    Regards-
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  6. Job Profile for Sales & Marketing Engineer

    No. of vacancies: 2 – Arab National

    Roles & Responsibilities

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    · Sales of LV Switchgear panels in International Market to achieve targets.

    Competencies – Behavioral

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    Competencies – Technical

    · Knowledge of LV & MV Electrical products

    · Knowledge of Local Saudi market

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    Excellent Communication skills in Arabic and English.

    Educational Qualification: BSC / BE / BTech Electrical

    Experience: 1-5 Yrs

    Required Immediately

    Nationality: Arab National

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  8. Mohamad Tajuddin says:

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    thanks
    Mohamad

  9. mohamed ismail says:

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    Exp-2 years
    country-India
    Good exposure in recruitment, time managment and training . I have been helping my client to do the recruitment for entire Department like R&D, Manufacturing, Production, F&A and Marketing etc for PAN India at all levels – junior management, Middle management & Senior management across all Business functions.

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    kindly i request if there is any job relating to my requirement, plz let me know.

    regards
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  12. Hi
    I did MBA from USA. Possess 5 years of retail management experience in CAnada +1 year in USA, all with leading national retailers. I am Canadian national. Planning to move to middle east. Need assistance.

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    Best Regards.

  14. govind shrestha says:

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    Respected Sir,

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    thanks with regards

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    thanks

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  17. charles goubert says:

    I am the director of the buying dept of Wal mart Brasil, searching for a position in Dubai please

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  20. Dave Goodwin says:

    I am also interested in a move

    I am a British IT service delivery manager with experience in infrastructure, applications, architecture an information management.

    I have 13 year experience primarily within the oil and gas sector and currently manage 80 staff across 4 teams

    I am looking for a mid to senior appointment and am most comfortable dealing with infrastructure