100% free · 3 professional designs

Free CV maker

Answer a few simple questions, one step at a time. We turn your answers into a neat CV in UAE format.

  1. 1Answer simple questions
  2. 2See your CV take shape
  3. 3Download the PDF and apply
  • Free, no hidden fees
  • Example text for your job
  • Download as PDF

Your details

Start with the basics. Employers use these to contact you.

We show example text for this job on every step. You can change every word.

The job you do, or the job you want.
Photo optional

You can add a photo once you have a free account. Many CVs in the UAE have one, but it is never required.

More details optional

For example: Visit visa, Residence visa (transferable) or Own visa (family sponsor).

Say which country issued it, e.g. UAE driving licence or Indian driving licence.

How to make a CV in the UAE

A good CV is short, clear and easy to scan. Recruiters in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah often receive many applications for each job, so the most important details need to stand out on the first look. The CV maker above does the layout for you. Here is what to put in it.

What to include

  • Contact details: full name, phone number (with +971 if you are in the UAE), email, and your city and country.
  • Key details: nationality, visa status (visit visa, residence visa or own visa) and a UAE driving licence if you have one.
  • Profile: two or three sentences on who you are, your main skills and the job you want.
  • Experience: latest job first, with job title, company, city and country, dates and 3 to 5 duties or results. Show UAE or GCC experience clearly.
  • Education: highest qualification first, plus professional licences and certificates (for example a DHA, DOH or MOHAP licence for nurses, or NEBOSH for safety officers).
  • Skills and languages: the skills the job asks for, and languages such as English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu or Tagalog.
  • Optional: photo, date of birth, marital status, projects and references.

Tips that get more interview calls

  • Keep it to one page if you have less than five years of experience, two pages at most.
  • Start each duty with an action word: managed, prepared, sold, trained, built.
  • Add numbers where you can: "served around 80 guests a shift", "filed quarterly VAT returns for 3 companies".
  • Match your skills and profile to the job advert. Many employers search CVs for the words in their ad.
  • Leave your expected salary off the CV. It is usually discussed at the interview or offer stage.
  • Send it as a PDF, so it looks the same on every phone and computer.

Which CV design should I choose?

Classic

One clean column. The safest choice for banks, government entities, large companies and online application systems that scan CVs.

Modern

A coloured side bar for your contact details, skills and languages. Good for sales, hospitality, marketing, IT and design roles.

Compact

Tighter spacing to fit more on one page. Useful when you have several jobs or a long list of skills and certificates.

All three designs use the same answers, so you can switch at any time without retyping anything.

Frequently asked questions

Is the GetGulfJob CV maker really free?

Yes. Making, saving and downloading your CV costs nothing, and there are no paid templates or hidden fees. You only need a free GetGulfJob account to see the finished CV and download the PDF.

Do I need an account to use the CV maker?

You can start filling in your details without an account. To see your CV and download it as a PDF, create a free account and verify your email. What you typed is kept, so you continue where you left off.

What is the right CV format for jobs in the UAE?

Most employers in the UAE expect a CV of one or two pages with your contact details, a short profile, work experience starting with the latest job, education, skills and languages. Many candidates also add their nationality, visa status and driving licence near the top, because recruiters check these first.

Should I add a photo to my CV in the UAE?

It is optional. A photo is common on CVs in the Gulf, especially for hospitality, retail and customer-facing jobs, so a clear, professional photo can help. If you do not add one, the design adjusts and leaves no empty box.

Should I put my passport number or Emirates ID on my CV?

No. Your passport number and Emirates ID number are not needed on a CV and are better kept private. Employers ask for copies later, during hiring and visa processing.

Should I mention my visa status?

Yes, it helps. Say whether you are on a visit visa, a residence visa from your current employer, or your own or a family visa. It tells the employer whether you are in the country and how soon you could start.

Can I make a CV with no experience?

Yes. Put your education first, add internships, part-time work, volunteering or training, and list skills you have used at college or in earlier jobs at home. The examples in each step help you write these parts.

Can I edit my CV later?

Yes. Your answers are saved to your account. Come back to the CV maker at any time, change anything and save again. The newest CV is used when you apply for jobs on GetGulfJob.

Next steps: read our guide to writing a CV for Dubai and UAE jobs, browse the latest jobs in the UAE, or see more career advice.