Best Job Sites in the UAE, Compared Honestly
Bayt and LinkedIn reach far more people. The Founder Jobs is new, and posting on it is fully free with no limit.
UAE job sites for employers
| Free posting | Paid posting | Arabic | Reach, in their words | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BaytBayt: job posting plans · | Free postingYes, the first 3 posts at no cost; a free plan of 30 days and 20 applicant contacts | Paid posting$150 a post for 60 days, $250 for Premium | ArabicYes | Reach, in their wordsOver 59.1M job seekers |
| NaukrigulfNaukrigulf: employer job posting · | Free postingYes, 5 posts at AED 0 for 2 months, limited application views | Paid postingAED 771 for 5 posts over 3 months, AED 1,134 for 5 posts over a year | ArabicNot shown on their page | Reach, in their wordsCalls itself the No. 1 job posting platform in the Gulf |
| GulfTalentGulfTalent: recruitment solutions · | Free postingTheir FAQ answer did not show; a free CV search preview is listed | Paid postingFrom $129 a month billed yearly for 1 post a month; jobs stay live 90 days | ArabicNot shown on their page | Reach, in their wordsOver 10 million professionals |
| IndeedIndeed UAE: hire · | Free postingYes, you start with a free job post | Paid postingNot shown on their page | ArabicNot shown on their page | Reach, in their wordsNot shown on their page |
| LinkedInLinkedIn: post jobs · | Free postingNot shown on their page | Paid postingPricing varies with your hiring needs | ArabicNot shown on their page | Reach, in their wordsOver 1 billion members |
| Dubizzle JobsDubizzle Jobs: recruiters · | Free postingNot shown on their page | Paid postingFrom AED 269 excluding VAT, live 30 days | ArabicArabic and English support 14 hours a day | Reach, in their wordsStates more than 300k candidates, and elsewhere 7 Million+ candidates |
| The Founder JobsThe Founder: pricing · | Free postingYes, fully free with no limit | Paid postingNone | ArabicYes, plus English and Chinese | Reach, in their wordsA new board |
Where they win
- Bayt states it reaches over 59.1M job seekers.
- LinkedIn states over 1 billion members.
- Bayt, Naukrigulf and Indeed have free posts too.
Where we differ
- Free posting, no limit
- Arabic, English and Chinese
- Every applicant in one place
- Screening questions per job
Questions about the best job sites in the UAE
What are the best job sites in the UAE?
It depends on what you need. For the widest reach, Bayt states over 59.1M job seekers and LinkedIn over 1 billion members. For free posting with no limit in Arabic and Chinese, The Founder Jobs.
Which UAE job sites let you post for free?
Bayt gives the first 3 posts free, Naukrigulf 5 posts free for 2 months, and Indeed starts with a free job post. On The Founder Jobs posting is fully free with no limit.
What is the best job portal in the UAE for UAE nationals?
The UAE government portal lists the government job portals, including Nafis for UAE nationals in the private sector.
How much does it cost to post a job?
Bayt is $150 a post, Dubizzle from AED 269 excluding VAT, Naukrigulf AED 771 for 5 posts, and GulfTalent from $129 a month billed yearly.
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