Jobs in UAE (Dubai) for Sri Lankans
Most of our UAE jobs are in Dubai: supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, warehouses, construction sites and bus companies. We have recruited for employers such as Lulu Hypermarket and Noon.
Current UAE vacancies
Approved, current jobs will appear here with the country, salary and how to apply. Leave your details and we will contact you when a matching job opens.
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Pay in our 2025 UAE vacancies
What employers in the UAE offered through Lucky HR last year. Most offers also include free accommodation, and many include food or a food allowance, transport and medical cover.
| Job | Pay per month | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaner | AED 1,000 + free food | Apr 2025 |
| Housekeeping attendant | AED 1,300 + overtime | May 2025 |
| Kitchen helper | AED 1,200 to 1,600 | Apr 2025 |
| Warehouse helper | AED 1,400 | Apr 2025 |
| Packing helper | AED 1,100 + overtime | Apr 2025 |
| Waiter | AED 2,000 | Feb 2025 |
| Electrician | AED 1,800 to 2,000 + overtime | May 2025 |
| Plumber | AED 1,200 to 1,600 + overtime | Aug 2025 |
| Tiles mason | AED 1,400 to 2,000 + overtime | Jan 2025 |
| Steel fabricator | AED 2,500 to 2,800 | May 2025 |
| 55-seater bus driver | AED 4,500 | Apr 2025 |
| Ready-mix truck driver | AED 4,500 to 5,000 | Feb 2025 |
These are offers from Lucky HR's own vacancy posts in 2025, shown as examples. Each job's pay, overtime and benefits are different, and they change. Always read the contract for the job you apply for.
Jobs we recruit for in the UAE
How you go to a UAE job with Lucky HR
The order can change with the job. Our officers explain each step in Sinhala, Tamil or English.
Register
Send your name, phone number and the job you want, on WhatsApp or at an office.
Interview
We interview you, and arrange a trade test and the employer's interview where needed.
Selection and contract
The employer selects candidates. You read and sign the contract before anything else.
Medical
For many UAE jobs there is no GCC medical in Sri Lanka. You travel on an employment entry permit, and the medical test and Emirates ID are done in the UAE after you arrive.
Visa and SLBFE
We submit your passport for the visa and register you with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, which every worker needs before leaving.
Fly
Your ticket is booked, your documents are handed over and the employer knows when you land.
Never travel to the UAE for work on a visit visa. Workers who do are not protected by a contract or SLBFE registration. Read the full process.
Employers we have recruited for in the UAE
From our interview log. Employers often send their own managers to interview candidates in Colombo.
Questions about jobs in the UAE
Is it safe to get a job in the UAE through Lucky HR?
Lucky HR Solution (Pvt) Ltd is licensed by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, licence No. 2848. You can check our licence on the SLBFE website. Every worker we send is registered with the SLBFE before leaving, and you sign your contract before you travel. How to check any agency's licence.
What jobs are available in the UAE?
In the UAE we recruit for cleaners and housekeeping staff, hotel and restaurant staff, factory and warehouse workers, construction workers and technicians, drivers and more. Current vacancies are announced on our website, WhatsApp and Facebook.
How much is the salary in the UAE?
It depends on the job and the employer. In our 2025 UAE vacancies, a cleaner was offered AED 1,000 + free food, and skilled and supervisory jobs were offered more. See the full table on this page.
Do I need a medical test for the UAE?
For many UAE jobs there is no GCC medical in Sri Lanka. You travel on an employment entry permit, and the medical test and Emirates ID are done in the UAE after you arrive.
How do I apply for a job in the UAE?
Send your name, phone number and the job you want on WhatsApp to +94 77 423 9191, or visit our office in Colombo or Nintavur with your passport, NIC and certificates.
Ready to work abroad?
Visit an office, call us or send your CV on WhatsApp. Our officers speak Sinhala, Tamil and English.