Stunning high rise hotels overlooking pristine beaches and the warm turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf has made Dubai an emerging favourite with tourists. But it's not just the holiday makers who are having all the fun.

Expatriates are enjoying a totally new lifestyle with a wide range of career opportunities with tax-free salaries. And depending on the package, you might have your accommodation, healthcare and transport costs all paid for by your employer.

The other attraction for Australians is that Europe is only six hours away, and with most jobs offering five weeks paid holiday leave to your place of citizenship and one annual return air fare for your immediate family – everyone will still remember what you look like.

To work in Dubai you will need a work permit and a residency visa, which your employer will arrange once you have managed to secure the position.

Hot tip: Jobs in Dubai Inc specialise in e-recruitment for job seekers around the world looking for employment in the Middle East. For around $100, they enable you to create a profile, along with your resume, which will be made available to over 500 registered employers.

Alternatively, you can travel to Dubai and look for work yourself.

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