Bricklayer

Bricklayers in the UAE: pay, permits and how to find one

Updated 4 November 2026

A bricklayer in the UAE usually earns between AED 8,600 and AED 23,100 a month gross, and the average yearly salary is about AED 157,400. Post the job in one request on BlaBlaPrice to see current offers from bricklayers and firms that reply in the chat.

Work permits and company rules

A worker's work permit is issued through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). A two-year permit is quoted at AED 250, AED 1,200 or AED 3,450 for the same permit, depending on the case, so ask the employer who pays it. A company that wants to bid for construction work in Dubai needs a trade licence, a contractor classification and approvals before it can bid, according to a Dubai setup guide. Ask any firm you hire for its licence details.

Season and the working day

The desert climate means very hot summers from May to September and mild winters from November to March. Outdoor masonry is more comfortable in the mild months, so a job posted in November can start in the cooler season. Ask about the schedule in writing: the hours per day, the days per week, and whether shifts start early to avoid the afternoon heat in summer.

Workplace, transport and housing

Dubai job advertisements for bricklayers often mention an employment visa, transport and accommodation, and they ask for at least two years of UAE or GCC experience. Name the city among Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain, and say whether transport between the cities and the site is included. Write the pay in AED and say whether it is monthly or hourly, because surveys quote both monthly and hourly rates.

What to write in the request

List the type of work (brickwork, blockwork or facade), the pay you offer, the city, the schedule, the years of experience, whether the job is full-time or on contract, whether you want one bricklayer or a team, and whether accommodation is provided. These details let sellers reply with a firm offer.

A request on BlaBlaPrice is free for the person hiring. Describe the work in your own words, and add a photo if it helps. The AI asks for missing details such as the city and the schedule, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE, and then shows what it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. Related trades are general labourer and site foreman.