Dubai hosts multi-nationalities to work and invest in their country. About 80% of the UAE population consists of expats, mostly from third-world countries. Asian countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are the top countries to send labor force to the UAE. The crumbling economy of these countries makes their labor suffer the most, forcing them to move to developed Arab countries.

In the era of inflation, the UAE is the golden goose to provide the labor of these countries with work opportunities. UAE not only, allows professional degree holders to showcase their skills in technology and science but also provides jobs to non-degree holders with a bare minimum education. Asian expats work as drivers, electricians, security guards, and salesmen in the UAE. They earn a modest income that can increase by enhancing skills in their relevant fields.

What is the job opportunity for non-degree holders in UAE?

UAE is famous for tourism due to its skyscraping buildings and luxuries. There is always a rush of tourists to visit different places in the city, providing a doorway for drivers to offer their services.

The construction sector is always active on the ground, and heavy-vehicle drivers are in demand to carry material to the site.

Furthermore, drivers for cargo delivery, food delivery, taxis, and public transport buses are expats from the Asian and African countries. They can earn 3000-4000 AED on average by working 8 hours a day. Their pay can go beyond if they are willing to do extra hours or work on weekends too.

Let’s discuss further how you can get a driving license to work as a driver in the UAE.

How to get a driver’s license in the UAE to become a driver?

You will get your driving license from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) by going through their training and testing programs.

• You need to get your eyesight and medical test from the RTA-approved institute for commercial driving.
• The minimum age to get a license is 18-20 years
• You are to take driving lessons from the RTA-approved institutes for beginner and advanced-level driving (for heavy vehicles). These institutes are Drive Dubai, Emirate Driving Institute, Dubai Driving Center, and Al Ahli Driving Center.
• Furthermore, you will need to give three tests in the RTA-approved center consisting of theory, parking, and road tests. The theory test is conducted in English, Arabic, and Urdu.
• Public roads are used for road tests in the presence of your instructor.
• The total cost of getting a license is 4500-7000AED, depending upon the driving school you choose for your license.
• It will be valid for 2 years initially and will be extended to 5 years only on renewal if you are not a UAE citizen.

How to apply for a driving job?

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You can apply online for driving jobs on the websites where they actively apply for driving jobs, like Dubai Taxi, Dubai Government Jobs, Uber, Careem, and the Abu Dhabi government jobs portal.