The UAE is a dynamic and congenial blend of Arabic culture and Western culture: you hear the prayer call five times a day, and see beautiful mosques throughout the cities, while at the same time, women drive cars, the government promotes tourism, and the finest Western hotels serve food from all over the world.
Applicants for positions in the UAE, must have, depending on the level of position, anywhere from two to 10 years of current, post-registration experience in a mid- to large-sized acute-care hospital.
Contracts are for one to two years, and are renewable by mutual agreement. Income earned while working in the UAE is tax-free (no tax is deducted in
the UAE but you should check for any possible tax liability
in your home country).*
Depending on your job and employer, your contract may be single-status or family-status. If you are offered a single-status contract, even if you are married, your spouse and/or children will not be covered under your benefits, as housing, air tickets, and medical coverage are provided for the employee only.
In most cases, a housing allowance are provided as part of your contract.
Medical Coverage is provide by the hospital and in the case of those on family-status contracts, coverage is also provided to any eligible dependents.
