In 2025, more than 180,000 Pakistanis are working in Dubai/UAE with tax-free salaries. Average salary range: PKR 120,000 – 800,000+ per month (AED 1,500 – 10,000+).
This is the exact step-by-step method that thousands of Pakistanis used in 2024–2025 to move to Dubai legally and safely.
1. Top 15 Highest-Demand Jobs in Dubai for Pakistanis (2025)
| Job Title | Average Salary (AED) | PKR (approx) | Experience Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | 12,000 – 25,000 | 270K – 560K | 3–10 years |
| Heavy Driver (Trailer) | 4,000 – 7,000 | 90K – 160K | Valid Pakistani HTV + UAE test |
| Scaffolder / Steel Fixer | 1,800 – 3,500 | 40K – 80K | 1–3 years |
| Security Guard (PSBD/NSI) | 3,000 – 5,500 | 67K – 125K | Height 5’7″+ |
| AC Technician | 3,500 – 6,500 | 80K – 145K | Diploma + exp |
| Nurse (DHA licensed) | 8,000 – 18,000 | 180K – 400K | DHA exam passed |
| Accountant (ACCA/CA) | 10,000 – 22,000 | 225K – 500K | 3–8 years |
| Sales Executive (Mall/Real Estate) | 5,000 – 15,000 + commission | 110K – 400K+ | Fluent English |
| Welder (3G/6G) | 3,000 – 6,000 | 67K – 135K | Certified |
| Software Developer | 15,000 – 35,000 | 340K – 800K+ | Remote + onsite |
2. Two Legal Ways to Get Dubai Job in 2025
Method A – Visit Visa → Job → Residence Visa (Most Popular in 2025)
- Apply 30-day or 60-day tourist/visit visa online (cost AED 350–750)
- Reach Dubai → attend walk-in interviews → get offer letter
- Company cancels your visit visa and issues Employment Visa
- Medical test + Emirates ID → Residence visa stamped
Method B – Direct Employment Visa from Pakistan
Company sponsors you from Pakistan → you don’t pay anything except medical & police clearance.
3. Step-by-Step Process (2025 Updated)
Step 1: Update CV + make 50 copies + 20 passport photos (white background)
Step 2: Get these documents attested
- Degree/Diploma (HEC + UAE Embassy Islamabad)
- Experience letters (MOFA Pakistan + UAE Embassy)
- Police character certificate
Step 3: Apply visit visa
Best websites 2025:
- uaevisaonline.com
- emirates.com (official)
- Or through any reliable typing centre in Dubai (AED 650–900)
Step 4: Book cheap ticket
Best airlines 2025: Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, PIA (PKR 48,000 – 75,000 return)
Step 5: Where to search jobs in Dubai (2025 best sources)
- Bayt.com (filter “Pakistan” + “Visa Provided”)
- GulfTalent.com
- Dubizzle Jobs
- LinkedIn (search “Dubai jobs for Pakistanis 2025”)
- Facebook Groups:
- “Dubai Jobs for Pakistanis 2025”
- “Pakistani Drivers in UAE”
- “Dubai Construction Jobs”
Step 6: Top areas for walk-in interviews
- Deira (near Union Metro)
- Al Quoz industrial area
- Jebel Ali Free Zone
- Dubai Investment Park (DIP)
4. New UAE Labour Law 2025 (Important Changes)
- Overtime pay mandatory after 8 hours
- 30 days annual leave + air ticket every 2 years
- Gratuity (end-of-service) calculation improved
- Unemployment insurance compulsory (AED 5–10/month deduction)
5. Salary + Benefits Pakistani Workers Actually Get in 2025
- Basic salary + accommodation + transport + medical (90 % companies provide)
- Food allowance AED 300–600 extra
- Yearly bonus common in construction & hospitality
6. Top 10 Licensed Agencies in Pakistan (2025)
(Only use these – verified by Protector of Emigrants)
- Alahad Recruitment Group – Lahore/Karachi
- Union Manpower Services – Rawalpindi
- Faisal Usman Overseas Employment – Islamabad
- Pak Bolan International – Quetta
- Al-Falah Trade Test Centre – Gujranwala
7. Red Flags – Never Do These
- Never pay more than PKR 30,000–50,000 total fee
- Never give original passport to agent
- Never trust “guaranteed job” WhatsApp ads asking PKR 3–5 lakh
Final Pro Tip from Pakistanis living in Dubai 2025:
“Reach on visit visa, stay in Deira or Bur Dubai (sharing room AED 500–800/month), attend 15–20 interviews in first 15 days – 80 % people get job within 30 days.”
Start preparing today – 2025 is the best year for Pakistanis to move to Dubai!