The economy in Abu Dhabi is growing fast, and this wealthy emirate city is an important business location for oil and gas, supplying around 10% of the global demand.   Other sectors include:   Property Tourism Construction Food manufacturing   Salaries aren't as high as you might earn in the UK, depending on your profession, with averages of around 125,000 AED a year (£24,000) - but the lower taxes can even out the difference.   Having a professional accreditation or more than one language makes it much easier to find work.   The government is looking at introducing an Emiratisation policy to encourage businesses to hire local nationals, which might implement quotas on foreign national employees in the future.   Therefore, demand for Abu Dhabi jobs may drop as expats face steeper competition for roles.   Men perform most jobs in Abu Dhabi, and only around 42% of women over age 15 are employed, but it isn't impossible to find suitable employment.   There are generally vacancies in finance, accounting or IT with multinationals such as DHL, FedEx, Marriott, Microsoft and AstraZeneca, all having a base in the UAE.   In terms of work benefits, employers often provide:   Housing allowances. School fee contributions. Air tickets for homeward travel. Medical insurance.   You do need to know that trade unions and strikes are illegal and can lead to deportation - although, given the robust labour laws, it's unlikely you'd feel unhappy with the perks on offer.