Hire Indian Workers in the UAE: Employer Hub

    The UAE concentrates demand for Indian workers in construction, MEP, facilities management, hospitality and logistics across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates.

    MEA licence B-3252/DEL/PER/1000+/5/11251/202515+ years in Gulf recruitmentLast reviewed

    UAE at a glance

    RegulatorMinistry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE)
    Work-permit routeMOHRE Work Permit & ICP Entry Permit
    Employer prerequisiteActive MOHRE establishment card to apply for work permits.
    Labour lawUAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021
    OvertimeWage plus at least 25% (50% between 10 pm and 4 am) under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
    Nationalisation programmeEmiratisation
    Typical mobilisation2-4 weeks for ready candidates

    Employer guides for UAE

    How to hire Indian workers: UAEStep-by-step employer process, timeline and prerequisites.Cost to hire Indian workers: UAESalary and package benchmarks plus the full employer cost checklist.Manpower supply company guide: UAEDirect recruitment vs local labour supply, and how to vet an Indian agency.Demand letter and documents: UAEDocuments, attestation and approvals needed before mobilisation.Labour law and compliance: UAEHours, overtime, wage protection and nationalisation rules for employers.

    Median basic salary in overseas recruitment offers

    Monthly, AED. See the UAE salary guide for percentiles and benefits.

    TradeMedian basic / month
    ElectricianAED 1,800
    WelderAED 2,100
    PlumberAED 1,750
    HVAC TechnicianAED 2,150
    CleanerAED 1,050
    Heavy DriverAED 2,850
    CarpenterAED 1,700
    BaristaAED 2,200
    Pipe FitterAED 1,850
    ScaffolderAED 1,550

    Hire by trade and city in UAE

    All trades in UAEDubaiAbu DhabiMEP Technicians (Electrical, HVAC & Plumbing)Civil Construction WorkersCertified Welders & Structural FabricatorsFacility Management & Maintenance CrewInstrumentation & Loop Checking TechniciansRigging Supervisors & Heavy Lift SpecialistsFurniture Carpenters & Interior Fit-Out JoinersFactory Workers & Industrial AssemblersMasons, Tile Setters & Marble CraftsmenCommercial & Industrial ElectriciansBuilding Plumbers & Sanitary InstallersHeavy Equipment & Mobile Crane Operators