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Is it better to apply for jobs in Abu Dhabi or Dubai with previous UAE experience?

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asked Mar 24, 2026
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Hi looking for advice for those with previous experience in the UAE . Is it better to apply to Abu Dhabi or Dubai ?
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The post discusses the suitability of applying for jobs in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, amidst differing opinions about the current job and living conditions in the UAE. Some users express skepticism due to the ongoing situation, urging caution in applying, while others believe life in the UAE is returning to normal. The discussion reflects varied experiences and the challenges faced by expats considering job applications in these cities.
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تهاني *************
تهاني *************
It might depend on the type of application - soft power or workation. Friends who applied from Dubai had to provide additional documents. I'm not familiar with Abu Dhabi's process. I wanted to apply from UAE but decided on Hanoi in the end.
Jane ***********
Jane ***********
People with 'previous experience' in UAE aren't going to be any help in the current situation. Slightly bizarre that you'd even think of applying in those places atm.
Jane ***********
Jane ***********
Yeah I’m sure you do ‘my dear’ 🤮😜🤣
تهاني *************
تهاني *************
@Jane **********
I am in Dubai right now and it is very normal here! Like the other person said .. get of the news .. can’t really compare UAE and Lebanon right now either.. Lebanon’s situation is way worse!
Jane ***********
Jane ***********
@تهاني ************
I wasn’t comparing Dubai with Lebanon. Just merely saying I speak daily with people there. A peek at Dubai airport departure board shows zero departures to any European country for eg. That’s not ‘very normal’. Of course I understand why people in Dubai may want to keep up the pretence that everything is ‘normal’ there. Stay safe 🙏
تهاني *************
تهاني *************
@Jane **********
No need, my dear 😉 I don’t need platforms when I can just go outside and experience reality myself!
Jane ***********
Jane ***********
@تهاني ************
I think you need to get off the influencer platforms and connect with reality
Jane ***********
Jane ***********
تهاني *************
تهاني *************
@Jane **********
Flights have been reduced, but things are gradually getting back to normal. I just got back from Phuket a week ago and I’m flying there again in 5 days. I have friends at both Emirates and Flydubai ,they’re not flying as much, but operations are still running. My mom also just flew back to Barcelona. So it really depends on the airline and the destination. Now there might be delays because of the heavy rain.. but since I came here I only heard 1 interception and that was like 6-7 days ago😉
Anonymous *************
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@Jane **********
what are you talking about life is as normal there pretty much get off the news and look at the real world. Why comment on something completely irrelevant to you
Mark ********
Mark ********
How can i be obsessed with you? No idea who you are as your anonymous it could be any anonymous🤣🤣
Mark ********
Mark ********
Anonymous participant Why post anonymously?
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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@Mark *******
why are you so obsessed with me you freak
Jane ***********
Jane ***********
Anonymous participant I have friends currently living and working in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Beirut who I speak to most days. If you think 'life is as normal there pretty much' you are in woo woo land mate.
Robert *******
Robert *******
Some people love a challenge.

Dozens complain to be stuck in Thailand due to closed airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but he want to apply for the DTV there.

Is the Thai Embassy still open and fully functioning or closed due to some drones falling out of the sky.
تهاني *************
تهاني *************
The news will spin whatever narrative they want 😆

Especially in the West… it’s all drama and panic.

My family in Germany was stressing over it just from watching TV.

But honestly… who are you gonna trust more ..headlines or people actually living there? 😉
تهاني *************
تهاني *************
@Robert ******
everything is normal over here! If you don’t have better things to say, just scroll! This person asked a normal question..
James ********
James ********
@تهاني ************
pardon me but Robert has made a good reply 👍
Robert *******
Robert *******
@تهاني ************
Everything is normal? the news agencies telling a different story, but who to believe.
Mark ********
Mark ********
better to gome home and pay some tax...
تهاني *************
تهاني *************
@Mark *******
such a stupid comment.. you ain’t paying tax in Thailand either on your DTV visa!! Why don’t you go back home instead of pretending you are just a tourist?
Mark ********
Mark ********
WTF are you making dumb assumptions🤣🤣 I have seen your uneducated responses to a few posts🤣🤣 Incidentally "ain’t" is isn't and has never been part of the English language. Very obvious you are just a troll and a poor one at that👍 Thanks for your input though it shows the limit of your intellect.
Mark ********
Mark ********
Would that be just like i didn't require your input? I was and shall continue to have a great evening.
تهاني *************
تهاني *************
@Mark *******
Confidently wrong is still wrong. ‘Ain’t’ is informal English, not nonexistent. I’m fluent in 8 languages ..I don’t need corrections from someone who clearly isn’t even right in one. Have a good evening!
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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@Mark *******
profile picture sums you up perfectly
Mark ********
Mark ********
Anonymous participant The fact you are hiding proves my point...
Mark ********
Mark ********
Anonymous participant Funny how when you hit the nail on the head people always default to trying to insult you showing there lack of intelligence,congratulations on proving the stereotype👍 If you can prove otherwise of your tax affairs and show i am wrong i will apologise profusely.
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
OP
@Mark *******
you have no point your just a sad lonely tramp stalking Facebook groups to troll people when you know nothing about me or where I pay tax
Knowledgea***********
Knowledgea***********
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Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
OP
KnowledgeableWolf3453 aren’t you hilarious

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