The UAE job market in 2025 is evolving amid economic shifts and global uncertainties, with hiring showing signs of both caution and opportunity. As reported by local news outlet, Gulf News, demand for skilled professionals remains strong in sectors like construction, banking, and technology, but overall hiring has slowed entering the second half of the year. This slowdown is largely due to new corporate tax pressures and unclear economic conditions, which have caused many companies to postpone major recruitment decisions until after Q4 2025, when tax filings clarify plans for 2026. AI and automation are also reshaping roles, prompting employers to take a more measured approach to hiring. Despite these challenges, sectors such as transport and logistics continue to offer promising openings. Amid this cautious environment, government jobs stand out as particularly attractive to expats, offering stability, benefits, and competitive pay. Dubai is actively recruiting experienced expatriates through its official portal, dubaicareers.ae, where a range of positions are available, some with salaries reaching up to Dh50,000 per month.This reflects a strategic shift: while the UAE has traditionally focused on Emirati talent in public service, the current recruitment drive highlights the value placed on global expertise to support Dubai’s ambitions in urban planning, healthcare, digital infrastructure, aviation safety, and cultural preservation. Contrary to myths about summer hiring freezes, government recruitment often continues or even intensifies during this period. This approach offers expatriates not just jobs, but careers with purpose, stability, and attractive compensation. Below is a list of 10 Dubai government jobs currently open for expats across multiple sectors:1. Policy Advisor: Public Sector Assets & Properties Management:
- Manage accounting and compliance for Dubai government assets.
- Salary: Dh30,001–40,000 (approx. $8,100–$10,800)
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Posted: 26/06/2025
2. Senior Speech Therapist (Primary Healthcare)
- Assess and rehabilitate patients, manage complex cases, supervise staff.
- Salary: Dh10,001–20,000 (approx. $2,700–$5,400)
- Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s
- Posted: 26/06/2025
3. Clinical Psychologist
- Provide psychological services, supervise juniors, consult multidisciplinary teams.
- Education: Doctorate
- Posted: 26/06/2025
4. Chief Senior Engineer – Urban Planning Affairs
- Lead Dubai Urban Plan 2040 implementation, advise on legislation, support budgets.
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Experience: 11 years
- Posted: 16/06/2025
5. Chief Specialist – Statistics & Data Analysis
- Support transport modeling with advanced traffic engineering and analytics.
- Education: Master’s
- Experience: 9 years
- Posted: 13/06/2025
6. Social Policy and Research Executive
- Conduct social studies, draft policies, analyze data, coordinate with partners.
- Salary: Dh10,001–20,000 (approx. $2,700–$5,400)
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Posted: 12/06/2025
7. Chief Specialist – Contracts & Agreements
- Draft and review RTA legislation, contracts, manage legal disputes, ensure compliance.
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Posted: 10/06/2025
8. Senior Financial Consultant
- Improve government budgeting and financial planning, advise on fiscal policies.
- Salary: Dh40,001–50,000 (approx. $10,800–$13,600)
- Education: Bachelor’s
- Posted: 10/06/2025
9. Chief Specialist – Procurement and Storage Policies
- Support transport modeling with advanced traffic engineering and analytics.
- Education: Master’s
- Experience: 9 years
- Posted: 13/06/2025
10. Audit Manager – Aviation & Transportation Audit
- Prepare and execute audit plans, provide data-driven insights, support strategy development.
- Education: Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred)
- Experience: 7-10 years
- Posted: 29/05/2025
These positions provide diverse opportunities within government and public sectors, prioritizing UAE nationals while offering salaries that are competitive and based on experience and qualifications.
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