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Scowter tracks 1,800+ open roles in Abu Dhabi across 150+ job boards. Our Human + AI team applies to the right ones for you, tailors your CV and messages recruiters, so interviews come to you.
Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Hiring in Abu Dhabi now
- Open roles tracked
- 1,800+
- Most in-demand
- Project Manager
- Median advertised pay
- $52k / yr
- Time zone
- GST (UTC+4)
Who is hiring in Abu Dhabi right now
The employers with the most open roles in Scowter's Abu Dhabi index this week, and the roles they hire for most. Tap a role to see the live jobs.
Companies hiring the most
- EDEDGE Group PJSC25 open roles
- KBKBR19 open roles
- FIFirst Abu Dhabi Bank17 open roles
- PAParsons Corporation14 open roles
Advertised pay in Abu Dhabi jobs that show it: median $52k a year, most between $26k and $92k (converted to US dollars, from 293 postings).
Your Abu Dhabi job hunt, done for you
We apply for you
Tailored applications to Abu Dhabi roles that fit you, on company sites, LinkedIn and the 150+ boards we search.
Your CV, matched to each job
Every application gets a CV and cover letter written for that role, so it gets past the screening software.
We reach Abu Dhabi recruiters
We message the recruiters and hiring managers behind your applications, then follow up.
You go to the interviews
Interviews land in your calendar. Until then, you rest and spend time with your family.
Job hunting in Abu Dhabi: what to know
The local facts that change how you apply in Abu Dhabi.
Where the employers are
ADGM on Al Maryah Island, the Corniche, Khalifa City and Masdar City.
Biggest hiring sectors
energy, government, sovereign wealth and finance, healthcare and aviation.
Work permits
The employer sponsors the UAE employment visa and residence permit, so companies hire from abroad as well as from people already in the country.
Notice periods
Notice periods of one to three months are common, and many employers prefer candidates already in the UAE who can join quickly.
Time zone and pay
Abu Dhabi runs on GST (UTC+4). Salaries are paid in AED.
Finding a job in Abu Dhabi: common questions
How can I find a job in Abu Dhabi faster?
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Apply where the demand is, and apply early. Right now Project Manager, Accountant and Data Scientist have the most openings in Abu Dhabi. Apply in the first days a job is posted, tailor your CV to each role and message the recruiter. Scowter's Hire Us team does all of this for you.
Which companies are hiring in Abu Dhabi?
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This week the employers with the most open roles in Scowter's Abu Dhabi index include EDGE Group PJSC, KBR, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Parsons Corporation. New jobs go live every day; see them all on the Abu Dhabi jobs page.
Do I need a work permit to work in Abu Dhabi?
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The employer sponsors the UAE employment visa and residence permit, so companies hire from abroad as well as from people already in the country.
Which parts of Abu Dhabi have the most jobs?
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Most Abu Dhabi employers are based in ADGM on Al Maryah Island, the Corniche, Khalifa City and Masdar City. Living or commuting near them widens the roles you can say yes to.
Can Scowter apply to Abu Dhabi jobs for me?
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Yes. Tell us the roles you want and that you are targeting Abu Dhabi. Our team applies to matching Abu Dhabi jobs every day, tailors your CV for each one, contacts recruiters and follows up, so you can relax with your family while the hunt runs.
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