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Hot and High-Paying Hospitality Jobs in Dubai, UAE

Opportunities for Chef Jobs, Resort Jobs, and Tourism Jobs in Dubai


If you are thinking about looking for international hospitality jobs, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates might be the place for you to consider.

Let us take a quick look at some of the lucrative jobs in Dubai's hospitality industry that are available, and why the place is still a popular career destination for many people all over the world despite the economic recession.

As many who are living and working in Dubai will tell you, there can be no doubt that the international economic crisis had a significant impact on the job market there. Nevertheless, if you browse the Internet job boards and job search engines, as well as the web sites of various recruitment agencies, you will find ads for vacancies in hospitality industry establishments such as hotels, resorts, and restaurants in Dubai.

Hotel Jobs in Dubai

One of the good things for those who want to work in a hotel in Dubai is the sheer variety of jobs available, ranging from those suitable for unskilled labor to highly specialized positions.

One example of an entry-level or staff-level job opening available in Dubai is that of a waiter or waitress. Hospitality, travel, and tourism establishments in Dubai, such as the Radisson Blu Hotel, have expressed a need for such workers. Of course, you will need to meet certain requirements if you are interested in applying for a food service attendant position. However, these requirements are usually not too rigorous. Basically you would need to be fluent in English, you should have a customer-oriented attitude, and you should be well-groomed and presentable.

Beauticians are also in demand at some of Dubai's hotels, like the Asiana Hotel. According to one of their ads, female beauticians with a pleasing personality and who have at least four years experience are welcome to apply to them.

If you are looking for international chef jobs, Dubai is likewise a great place to consider. Many restaurants and hotels advertise their need of specific kinds of chefs. The Ramada Dubai hotel, for instance, has advertised a job opening for a Chinese cuisine outlet chef who has at least five years working experience at reputable hotels or restaurants. The job has a monthly pay of AED 6,000, a fixed service charge of AED 480, and also offers free accommodation and some other hotel benefits.

Another ad, this time for an undisclosed resort in Dubai, UAE, calls for applicants to fill the position of resident manager. The successful candidate receives a monthly salary of USD $5,000 to $5,500, plus benefits like free accommodation, yearly ticket home, etc. Candidates for such positions should have a strong background in the food and beverage business, and ideally be fluent in Arabic as well as English.

These are only some of the various kinds of jobs you can find in Dubai's hospitality industry. There are also openings within the travel and tourism industry for engineering jobs, finance jobs, and many others.