Checkout the Part-time Job Options in UAE for Indian Students....
Apr 23, 2025 03:53:41
Job Role |
Average Hourly Pay (AED) |
Monthly (20 hrs/week) |
|---|---|---|
|
Retail Assistant |
AED 20–40 |
AED 1,600–3,200 |
|
Waiter/Waitress |
AED 15–35 |
AED 1,200–2,800 |
|
Delivery Driver |
AED 20–45 + tips |
AED 1,600–3,600+ |
|
Admin Assistant |
AED 30–60 |
AED 2,400–4,800 |
|
Tutor (English, Math) |
AED 50–150 |
AED 4,000–12,000 |
|
Freelance Designer |
AED 70–200 |
Depends on workload |
|
Call Center Agent |
AED 25–50 |
AED 2,000–4,000 |
|
Promoter/Events Staff |
AED 30–60 |
AED 2,400–4,800 |
Location: Dubai and Abu Dhabi tend to pay more than other emirates.
Experience & Skills: More specialized skills = higher pay.
Nationality: Sadly, pay can sometimes vary based on nationality due to market perceptions.
Work Permit: Expats need a special part-time work permit (unless sponsored).
As of 2022, UAE law allows part-time work legally under a new labor law, but you need a permit from MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation).
Some companies pay per shift, while others may offer weekly or monthly rates.
Freelance or gig roles (like content creators, designers, tutors) are growing and can pay more, but may not be consistent.
Work in malls, supermarkets, or clothing stores.
Tasks: Customer service, managing shelves, billing.
Skills: Basic English, friendly personality.
Cafés, restaurants, or food courts often hire students.
Tips can be a bonus.
Shifts usually in evenings or weekends.
Work at exhibitions, conferences, concerts, or product activations.
Temporary, often one-off events.
Great for outgoing personalities.
Teach subjects like Math, English, Science—or languages (Arabic, French, etc.).
High demand for school or university-level tutoring.
Can be online or in-person.
Simple manual labor like sorting, packing, labeling products.
Usually shifts at logistics companies.
Help small businesses run their Instagram, TikTok, etc.
If you're creative or know how to edit videos, this can be fun and flexible.
Answering customer calls for banks, telecoms, or delivery services.
Requires good communication skills.
Ideal if you’re good with MS Office, typing, and organization.
Work from home or part-time in offices.
Many universities offer on-campus jobs (helping with events, in the library, or IT support).
Food and parcel delivery—some companies provide transport.
You get paid per delivery plus tips.
Apply in-person at cafés, stores, or malls with your CV.
Build a simple CV—even school projects or volunteer work count!
Legal Note: You need to get a part-time work permit from MOHRE. Your university may assist, and some employers help with the paperwork.
University students (18+) on a valid student visa
Must be enrolled in a licensed UAE university located in a free zone like Dubai Academic City or Knowledge Village
Your university must approve your part-time work
1. Part-Time Work Permit
Issued by MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation)
Required before starting any job
Your employer must apply for it with your documents
2. Student Work Permit (for those under sponsor)
If your parents or university sponsor your visa, you need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from them
Permit is valid for 1 year and renewable
Maximum 4 hours per day
Not more than 20 hours per week during term time
Full-time work allowed during official university breaks
Passport & valid UAE residence visa
University enrollment letter
NOC from university or sponsor
Photo & Emirates ID (if applicable)
Offer letter from the hiring company
No full-time jobs during academic sessions
No freelance jobs without a freelancer permit
No work with companies that aren’t registered with MOHRE or the free zone authority
Fines for you and the employer (can reach AED 50,000+)
Possible visa cancellation or future work ban
Always make sure permits are in place first
