Emirate Unemployment category Emiratis Non-Emiratis Total Abu Dhabi Worked before 6,074 5,316 11,390 Never worked before 4,246 12,937 17,183 Dubai Worked before 3,162 3,236 6,398 Never worked before 3,131 7,793 10,924 Sharjah Worked before 2,117 2,564 4,681 Never worked before 2,465 10,687 13,152 Ajman Worked before 548 773 1,321 Never worked before 541 2,945 3,486 … Continue reading UAE: Unemployed population by nationality (Emirati/ non-Emirati)and Emirate (2005)