CV Builder UAE - Professional CVs for Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Beyond

Yes. The Free plan gives you full access to the AI resume builder, all templates, LinkedIn import, and 1 Resume Roast. PDF downloads require an active Pro subscription. No credit card required to start.

Subscribe to a Pro plan - AED 30 for 7 days, AED 59 for 30 days, or AED 169 for 365 days - and you get unlimited PDF downloads while the plan is active.

No. Pro plans are one-time purchases for the duration you select. When the period ends, downloads pause until you renew. Your resumes stay safe in the meantime.

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Pro is AED 30 / 7 days, AED 59 / 30 days, or AED 169 / 365 days in your local currency. Expert Review is AED 45 per resume. Outside India, your card is charged the equivalent USD amount shown next to each price; your bank converts to your local currency at their rate.

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) and Apple Pay. All payments are securely processed via Razorpay.

Yes. Buying another Pro plan while one is active stacks the new duration on top of your remaining time - you don't lose any unused days.

Expert Review is a one-time add-on where a professional from companies like Google, Microsoft, or TikTok reviews your resume line by line. You receive a detailed feedback document with actionable improvements, an ATS compatibility check, and one follow-up question. Delivered within 3 business days.

We offer a full refund within 7 days of purchase for the Pro plan if you are not satisfied. Expert Review refunds are available if the review has not yet been started.

Often yes - UAE and wider GCC employers commonly expect a professional photo on the CV, alongside nationality and visa status. Pika UAE templates include these fields by default.

Yes - UAE employers usually want to know your current visa status (employment visa, residence visa, etc.) up front. Pika's UAE template has a dedicated field.

Large UAE employers run modern ATS systems (Workday, Taleo, SuccessFactors) and value quantified achievements over generic responsibilities. Use Pika's JD Tailoring tool - paste the job description from their careers portal and we'll surface the keywords + metrics each role expects. For senior roles, lead with the most relevant Gulf-region experience and quantified business impact (revenue, headcount, cost savings in AED).

The top destinations are LinkedIn (especially for white-collar and tech roles in DIFC, Dubai Internet City, Abu Dhabi Global Market), Bayt.com (broad coverage across UAE + GCC, strong for mid-market and operations roles), and GulfTalent (recruiter-heavy, well-suited for senior and finance roles). Many large employers also accept direct applications via their careers portals. Export your Pika CV as PDF and upload directly - every Pika template is parser-friendly across these platforms.

Yes. The standard Pika templates work for freelance and contract profiles - add a Projects section (instead of Work Experience) and use the JD Tailoring tool to spin variants per client or RFP. For Golden Visa freelance applicants, mention your professional license / freelance permit in the header so recruiters see your right-to-work upfront.

The structural format is the same, but emphasis differs. Emirati candidates often highlight national service, language proficiency in Arabic, and any leadership development programmes (e.g., Tawteen, Ru'ya). Expats should emphasize international experience, English proficiency level (IELTS/CEFR if relevant), and current visa status. Pika templates accommodate both - the visa and nationality fields are optional but recommended.