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ICU Nurse Jobs in Dubai

Critical-care nursing posts in adult ICU, cardiac ICU and neonatal ICU units across hospital networks. Build your Zavis profile and let hiring clinics in Dubai find you when they're looking for icu nurses.

2026 UAE salary band:AED 7,500–18,000 / month

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Frequently asked

What does a icu nurse earn in Dubai?

Mid-experience icu nurses in Dubai typically earn AED 7,500–18,000 per month. Premium hospital groups and group-leadership roles push to the higher end. Salaries are usually quoted as monthly gross before housing, schooling and flight allowances.

Do I need a UAE healthcare licence to work as a icu nurse in Dubai?

Yes — clinical and allied-health roles in Dubai require a regulator-issued clinical licence specific to the Dubai emirate. International candidates also typically need to clear Dataflow primary-source verification before sitting the licence-eligibility test.

How long does the hiring process take in Dubai?

Typical UAE timeline for icu nurses: 1–2 weeks for screening rounds, 4–6 weeks for Dataflow + licence eligibility, then 1–2 weeks for visa processing and onboarding. Total offer-to-start: 6–10 weeks for most international candidates.