Here are the steps to take after arriving in Dubai with an entry permit for work:
Step 1: Go to a certified health center for the required medical exam.
Step 2: Give your fingerprints and photo at an ICP center for your Emirates ID.
Step 3: Sign your work contract and register it with MOHRE.
Step 4: Get your labor card proving you can legally work.
Step 5: Get health insurance as Dubai law requires (often set up by your employer).
Step 6: Turn in your passport to get your residence visa stamped, making you a legal UAE resident.
Step 7: Start a bank account in the UAE to deposit your pay.
Step 8: Find a place to live and register your rental agreement (Ejari).