The United Arab Emirates is a federation of emirates made up of Abu Dhabi (with 80% of the area), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Qaiwain. Though completely different from the Philippines with its hot climate and sandy environment, it has become a second home to almost 100,000 Filipinos who are working for their loved ones.

Here is OFWGuide.com's salary survey for those planning to work in this country. Check out also our archive article : UAE Unmasked for a complete country profile.

The exchange rate featured for this article was taken last Sept. 02, 2004

UAE SALARY RATES

Position	Salary (UAE Dirham (AED) )	Salary (Php@ 15.29:1)
Senior Officer-Environmental Management	6,300	96,327
Environmental Officer- Monitoring and Data Modeling	6,300	96,327
Pollution Control Officer- Marine	5,525	60,013.25
Area Inspector- Waste Management	3,200	48,928
Carpet and Rugs Designer	4,500	68,805
Architectural Draftsman	3,490	53,362.10
Front-Office Hotel Receptionist	1,500	22,935
Dangerous Goods Officer	6,300	96,327
Public Safety and Toys Officer	6,300	96,327
Engine Overhaul Supervisor	3,925	60,013.25
Electrical Foreman, Heavy Vehicle and Heavy Bus	3,200	48,928
Mechanical Foreman- Heavy Vehicle& Heavy Bus	3,200	48,928
Spray Painter- Automobile	2,870	43,882.30
Detailer/Polisher- Vehicle Body	1,570	24,005.30
Food Control Inspector	3.925	60,013.25

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