Frequently Asked Questions

hirebridge is a free, talent-first jobs platform focused on the UAE tech market. It operates a dual model: professionals create talent profiles through a simple email-verification flow (no account needed), while recruiters register for a verified account to post jobs and access sensitive candidate data. Browsing is always free and open to everyone.

Yes, completely. Browsing jobs and talent profiles is free for everyone. Creating a talent profile is free. Recruiter registration and job posting are free. There are no premium tiers, no pay-to-rank features, and no plans to introduce them. Listings are ranked purely by recency.

Job listings are active for 60 days. Talent profiles are active for 180 days (6 months). Both can be manually removed at any time using the management link sent to your email when you post.

Each recruiter account can have up to 5 active job listings at any given time. Each email address can have up to 2 active talent profiles. Once a listing expires or is removed, you can post a new one.

Browse all UAE listings at /jobs, or go directly to location-specific pages for Dubai (/jobs/in/dubai) or Abu Dhabi (/jobs/in/abu-dhabi). You can filter by employment type, skills, and more.

Go to /profiles/new and fill in your details — current title, location, skills, a brief bio, and optionally a resume PDF. Verify your email and your profile goes live immediately. No account registration is required. Approved recruiters can then find and contact you directly.

Your public profile (title, skills, location, bio) is visible to anyone browsing the platform. However, sensitive details — your email address, phone number, and resume — are only accessible to recruiters who have completed registration and received admin approval. This ensures your contact information reaches legitimate hiring parties only.

No. You only need to verify your email address to create a talent profile. hirebridge does not store passwords or require any registration for talent. Your management link (sent by email) is how you edit or remove your profile.

Yes — unless you are a UAE or GCC national, you need a work visa to be legally employed in the UAE. Work visas are typically sponsored by your employer as part of the hiring process. Most companies posting on hirebridge expect to sponsor visas for suitable candidates.

Visa sponsorship means the employer handles and pays for your UAE work visa (also called an employment visa or residence permit). This includes the medical test, Emirates ID, and residence visa. Most full-time roles in the UAE include visa sponsorship. Contract and freelance roles may require you to be on your own freelance permit or visa.

Free zones are special economic areas (like Dubai Internet City, DIFC, Abu Dhabi Global Market) where companies get 100% foreign ownership and other benefits. Many tech and financial companies operate from free zones. As an employee, being in a free zone vs. mainland company generally makes little practical difference — both offer standard UAE employment contracts and visa sponsorship.

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residency visa (5 or 10 years) available to exceptional professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs. Employed tech professionals earning above AED 30,000/month with a recognised employer may qualify under the "skilled employees" category. Your employer would typically assist with this application.

Tech salaries in Dubai are tax-free and highly competitive. A mid-level software engineer earns approximately AED 15,000–25,000 per month (~$4,000–$6,800). Senior engineers and tech leads often earn AED 25,000–45,000. Product managers typically earn AED 20,000–40,000. All figures are gross income — there is no income tax in the UAE.

Yes. The UAE offers a Remote Work Visa (Virtual Work Programme) for professionals employed by foreign companies. Many UAE companies also offer hybrid arrangements. The UAE's central timezone (GMT+4) makes it excellent for working with teams in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Job posting requires a recruiter account. Register at /recruiters/register with your name, company, work email, and LinkedIn profile. Once your account is approved (typically 1–2 business days), you can post jobs and access talent contact details.

We review recruiter applications within 1–2 business days. We manually check submitted information to verify that applicants represent legitimate hiring organisations. You will receive an email once your account is approved.

Yes, completely free. There are no fees to register, no subscription charges, and no pay-to-rank features. Listings are shown in chronological order.

You need to provide your full name, company name, work email address, and a LinkedIn profile URL. This information is used to verify your identity and ensure talent data is accessed responsibly. It is stored securely and is not displayed publicly.

Once approved, you can view a candidate's full profile including their email address, phone number, and resume PDF (if uploaded). Public profile information — title, skills, location, and bio — is visible to everyone. Sensitive contact details are gated behind recruiter approval.

You choose your preferred contact method when posting — either a direct email address or an application URL (such as your own careers page or LinkedIn posting). Candidates contact you directly; there is no in-platform messaging system.

Yes. When your listing is verified, you receive a management link by email. Use that link to edit details, extend the listing (if approaching expiry), or remove it entirely.

Job listings are active for 60 days from the date of posting. After 60 days, they automatically expire and are no longer visible to candidates. You can post a new listing at any time.

Yes — each recruiter account can have up to 5 active job listings at a time.

Dubai has by far the largest tech job market in the UAE, home to Dubai Internet City (1,600+ tech companies), DIFC (fintech hub), and a dense startup ecosystem. Abu Dhabi is the fastest-growing alternative, particularly for AI, government technology, and fintech through Hub71 and ADGM.

Yes — this is very common. Sharjah is significantly cheaper than Dubai for housing, and many professionals commute from Sharjah to Dubai (20–40 minutes depending on traffic). Many UAE employers are comfortable with this arrangement.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have the highest costs of living among UAE emirates. A comfortable single-professional lifestyle in Dubai typically costs AED 8,000–15,000 per month including rent, food, transport, and leisure. Sharjah, Ajman, and the northern emirates are considerably more affordable, with similar costs running AED 5,000–9,000.

Yes — the UAE has actively positioned itself as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction. RAK Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO) in Ras Al Khaimah is dedicated to Web3 and digital asset companies. Dubai's VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) has licensed hundreds of crypto firms, many of which hire actively.