Where are you travelling to Dubai from? And what sort of experience do you have?

The amount of savings you need would depend on how your lifestyle is, where / who you will be staying with while in Dubai and also how long it takes before you find a job.

Getting a good job is very much reliant on the demand in the sector you’re looking at - what industries have you worked with?

There are different schools of thought here but a lot of expats prefer coming over to Dubai and then networking & doing the job hunting on the ground - this enables them to meet with potential employers face to face. Since most expats are on ‘expat packages’ I dont think it would make a big difference if you got the job from home or here… but others may have had different experiences.

If the demand for your position is there and you are a great applicant, the company should usually be willing to fly you in.

Dubai has a very vibrant nightlife…from great restaurants to bars to other hang-outs - these would be the best places to meet new people in the beginning!

Hope some of this helps!