25 free Dubai and UAE CV templates: healthcare (DHA), hospitality, engineering, teachers and more
Free Dubai CV templates for UAE jobs: DHA healthcare, nurses, hospitality, KHDA teachers, engineering, HSE and RERA brokers. PDF or Word.
UAE recruiters screen fast, and they screen on details other countries leave out: nationality, visa status, notice period and a UAE driving licence, usually next to a professional photo. In many fields a licence comes before everything else: DHA or DOH for healthcare, KHDA or MOE approval for teachers, RERA for property brokers, NEBOSH for safety officers.
The JobPLT CV Builder has 25 free UAE CV templates for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the Emirates, each built for one kind of job. For the general rules, read our UAE CV guide.
Healthcare
| Template | Best for | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare (DHA / DOH / MOHAP) | Doctors, pharmacists, allied health | Licensing & Eligibility first (licence number, DataFlow, Prometric), personal details under your name |
| Nursing (Gulf) | Staff nurses and nurse specialists | Licence / Prometric / DataFlow first, clinical competencies and units |
See also our healthcare CV templates for nurses and doctors in four countries.
Engineering, energy and safety
| Template | Best for | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Construction | Civil, MEP and project engineers | Key Projects with value in AED and client, DM/DCD approvals, Society of Engineers UAE |
| HSE & Safety | HSE officers and managers | Safety qualifications first (NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHAD), safety performance numbers |
| Oil, Gas & Energy | Upstream and downstream roles | Offshore and safety certificates with validity (BOSIET, H2S), plants, fields and systems |
| Drivers & Technicians | Drivers and skilled technicians | UAE Licences & Permits with number and expiry at the top |
Hospitality, aviation and retail
| Template | Best for | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & F&B | Hotel, restaurant and F&B staff | Brands and properties worked, languages, food-safety certificates (PIC, HACCP) |
| Aviation & Airline | Cabin crew and ground staff | Centred header with photo, languages, service and safety skills |
| Sales & Retail | Retail associates, store managers, field sales | Sales achievements in AED, brands, driving licence |
Education, government and graduates
| Template | Best for | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher (KHDA / MOE) | Teachers at private and government schools | Teaching licence and qualifications (QTS, PGCE, B.Ed), curricula and year groups |
| Government & Semi-Government | Federal, Dubai and Abu Dhabi entities | Formal layout, Attested Qualifications and MOE equivalency |
| Fresh Graduate (UAE) | Graduates of UAE universities | Education and internships first, one page |
| Emirati Graduate (Nafis) | UAE nationals starting their career | Education, National Service, internships, volunteering |
Finance, property, office and creative
| Template | Best for | What's special |
|---|---|---|
| Banking & Finance | Bankers, accountants, finance managers | Professional qualifications (CFA, ACCA, CMA), regulators and book size |
| Real Estate & Brokerage | Property consultants and brokers | RERA Registration and BRN, deal volume in AED |
| Admin, PRO & Office | Secretaries, receptionists, PRO roles | Office skills, Arabic and English, personal details under your name |
| IT & Digital | Developers and IT professionals | Grouped technical skills and projects, no photo |
| Marketing & Creative | Marketers, designers, content creators | Portfolio and regional campaigns, photo in a side column |
Classic layouts and senior roles
Dubai Classic, Abu Dhabi Two-Column, Compact Tabular, Modern Timeline and Modern ATS suit any job. Gulf Executive and Senior Professional (ATS) are made for senior managers, with career highlights first.
How to build your UAE CV
- Open the CV Builder and choose United Arab Emirates.
- Search for your job (nurse, HSE, teacher, RERA…) or filter by category.
- Fill in your contact details with a +971 number if you have one, and your nationality, visa status and notice period.
- Fill in the template's licence or certificate section first, then experience with numbers (AED, team size, covers per day).
- Add a professional photo if the template has one, and download as PDF or Word.
Coming from India? Our Gulf / Overseas Ready Indian template is built for consultants, or build your CV in India's format and use Copy for… UAE.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CV format for Dubai and the UAE?
A UAE CV usually has a professional photo, and lists your nationality, visa status, notice period and UAE driving licence alongside your contact details, because recruiters screen on these first. Keep it to two pages and lead with your GCC experience.
Should I put a photo on my CV for Dubai?
Usually yes when you apply through Bayt, Naukrigulf, recruitment agencies or directly to local employers. Multinationals applying through systems like Workday don't need one: use Modern ATS, IT & Digital or Senior Professional (ATS), which have no photo.
How should I mention my visa status on a UAE CV?
Add it to your personal details, for example 'Employment visa (transferable)', 'Golden Visa', 'Visit visa – available immediately' or 'Husband's visa (NOC available)'. Several templates show it on one line under your name.
Where do I put my DHA or DOH licence on a healthcare CV?
At the very top. The Healthcare (DHA / DOH / MOHAP) and Nursing (Gulf) templates start with a licensing section for your licence or eligibility number, Prometric result and DataFlow status, because hospitals check these before anything else.
What do real estate brokers need on their CV in Dubai?
Your RERA certificate and Broker Registration Number (BRN), your sales volume in AED, the communities you specialise in and your languages. The Real Estate & Brokerage template has a RERA Registration section for this.
Is the UAE CV builder free?
Yes. All 25 UAE templates are free to use and download as PDF or Word, with no watermark.