If i want a job in Dubai. Is it a good idea to visit Dubai for a month or two to search and apply there in person? And what is the best time to visit?

The job market here is saturated and it is not easy to find employment in certain trades. A two months visit might not give one sufficient time to find employment either. I find it an extremely tough market for seasoned, educated and skilled ASIAN professionals who command high wages. That's the bitter truth. Even the recruitment agents mostly advertise for native english speakers or westerners.

My personal suggestion to anyone who wants to venture to work here: Find employment first and foremost, with wages that can pay your rent and can meet your expenses here. It's not cheap. Good luck!

Your chances of being employed increases a lot if you personally visit and attend interviews. But do some research on the companies you want to target since it is difficult to stay focused once you are in Dubai. Also, find out if your job requires you have a driving license.

Try inviting some friends along and share the costs. Make sure you have a car and someone to take you around to places you have to interview. If not, it can be difficult although, dubai has good train services. Good places is only feasible during winters.

Good luck. Keep in touch and do ask if you need further help.

However, companies tend to hire people

Well, I guess this is one of the reason's bayt.com is here! Find jobs in dubai and apply while your sitting in your place.!

I have to say , Thank you Bayt.com 

Hello Firas,

Did you get job in dubai ? If yes, through which agency you got? or through any other means ? Please guide me, as I am also looking for a job in dubai.

Regards

Ameya

Did you get a job?

I agree with you , in person is the best way to apply for a job or you need to have connection with some friends in your field.

Yes it is a god idea but you can also get information about the country, its culture and people on line and from other people who have visited the place. So it is not a must.

Yes Dubai is the best way to get a job becouse must hiring companies will like or prefare conducting a face to face interview with the employee 

2 months is too short a period for such. 

Ideal time for hiring is from Sep onward. Personnally presence enhance the chances to get job.

Yes, it is a good idea because you get to meet the employer face to face and talk more. You can visit anytime when hunting for a job.