For candidates

Your career, at the top of the world.

Marhaba places hospitality professionals from Latin America, South Africa and Europe in ultra-luxury hotels across the Middle East. Recruitment is always free for candidates.

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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi
About you

A quick fit-check.

If you can tick these three boxes, you're a candidate we want to meet.

  • Fluent in English — C1 or C2
  • Experience in hotels, restaurants, bars or cafés
  • Availability to relocate
Why the Middle East

The most demanding hospitality market on earth — and the most rewarding.

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Job opportunities

Thousands of hotels and restaurants across the Gulf.

02

Short or long term

Renew your residence for as long as you wish.

03

Save serious money

Your company covers accommodation, flights and food.

04

Level up

Experience the world's most demanding ultra-luxury properties.

A job with all expenses paid

Your entire relocation, handled.

Flights

Outbound and return flights covered by the property.

Accommodation

Shared apartments close to work, provided by the employer.

Health insurance

Medical coverage including consultations and medicine.

Competitive salary

Base salary in AED plus service charge and tips.

Visa

Processed and covered by the hotel — start to finish.

Meals

All meals included at the staff cafeteria.

Stay for free

Some properties offer free nights for staff, others deep discounts.

Vacation

21–30 days of annual paid vacation depending on the property.

Brand discounts

Discounts on restaurants, clubs and hotels across the brand.

The process

From CV to job offer, in three to four months.

Every step handled personally by a Marhaba agent — with real feedback at each stage.

  1. 01

    Submit your CV

  2. 02

    Preliminary interview with Marhaba

  3. 03

    Agent assigns you to a recruitment mandate

  4. 04

    Property briefing & preparation

  5. 05

    Interview with hiring manager and HR

  6. 06

    Final interview & job offer

Ready?

Send us your CV — recruitment is always free.

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What you get

A career move fully supported.

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Stories that inspire

From application to a new life abroad.

Our candidates went from a first interview to a fully-supported move — flights, visa and accommodation covered by the employer.

Laura VegaFrom Qatar to Montenegro

"I started my journey with Marhaba in Qatar — my first steps in Middle East luxury hospitality. Today I'm continuing my career in Montenegro, adding a new country and a new culture to my path. More than a candidate, I'm a friend of the Marhaba house.

Laura Vega

Hospitality Professional

Colombia
Qatar → Montenegro

Lina CoronadoFrom Colombia to Abu Dhabi

"After interviews for opportunities in Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, I found my path. Today I work in a luxury beachfront hotel in Abu Dhabi. I traveled with a colleague I met during the process — together we're building a career in the UAE.

Lina Coronado

Luxury beachfront hotel, Abu Dhabi

Colombia
Abu Dhabi

Andrés NavarroFrom Kuwait to Dubai

"I began in ultra-luxury hospitality in Kuwait, facing challenges that would test anyone. Today I'm part of the Kempinski team in Dubai — my first experience with a European luxury brand — and starting my journey as an aspiring sommelier.

Andrés Navarro

Kempinski — Aspiring Sommelier

Latin America
Kuwait → Dubai

Robert NietoFrom Colombia to Qatar & Montenegro

"My process was handled with total professionalism from day one. That transparency gave me the confidence to take the leap. Marhaba was my bridge to my first international experience — from Qatar to Europe — 100% free of charge for me as a candidate.

Robert Nieto

Hospitality Professional

Colombia
Qatar → Montenegro

BelénWelcome to Qatar

"After months of dedication and effort, I finally arrived at my new home in Doha to join the Andaz team as a Hostess. I had dreamed of building my career in Middle East luxury hospitality — today that dream is real. Flights, visa and accommodation included.

Belén

Hostess, Andaz Doha

Latin America
Doha, Qatar

TristanWorking in Dubai

"Working in Dubai has been the opportunity of a lifetime. From the first interview to landing in the UAE, Marhaba was with me at every step — and today I'm serving in one of the most iconic properties in the city.

Tristan

Waiter, Dubai

Latin America
Dubai, UAE

Laura VegaFrom Qatar to Montenegro

"I started my journey with Marhaba in Qatar — my first steps in Middle East luxury hospitality. Today I'm continuing my career in Montenegro, adding a new country and a new culture to my path. More than a candidate, I'm a friend of the Marhaba house.

Laura Vega

Hospitality Professional

Colombia
Qatar → Montenegro

Lina CoronadoFrom Colombia to Abu Dhabi

"After interviews for opportunities in Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, I found my path. Today I work in a luxury beachfront hotel in Abu Dhabi. I traveled with a colleague I met during the process — together we're building a career in the UAE.

Lina Coronado

Luxury beachfront hotel, Abu Dhabi

Colombia
Abu Dhabi

Andrés NavarroFrom Kuwait to Dubai

"I began in ultra-luxury hospitality in Kuwait, facing challenges that would test anyone. Today I'm part of the Kempinski team in Dubai — my first experience with a European luxury brand — and starting my journey as an aspiring sommelier.

Andrés Navarro

Kempinski — Aspiring Sommelier

Latin America
Kuwait → Dubai

Robert NietoFrom Colombia to Qatar & Montenegro

"My process was handled with total professionalism from day one. That transparency gave me the confidence to take the leap. Marhaba was my bridge to my first international experience — from Qatar to Europe — 100% free of charge for me as a candidate.

Robert Nieto

Hospitality Professional

Colombia
Qatar → Montenegro

BelénWelcome to Qatar

"After months of dedication and effort, I finally arrived at my new home in Doha to join the Andaz team as a Hostess. I had dreamed of building my career in Middle East luxury hospitality — today that dream is real. Flights, visa and accommodation included.

Belén

Hostess, Andaz Doha

Latin America
Doha, Qatar

TristanWorking in Dubai

"Working in Dubai has been the opportunity of a lifetime. From the first interview to landing in the UAE, Marhaba was with me at every step — and today I'm serving in one of the most iconic properties in the city.

Tristan

Waiter, Dubai

Latin America
Dubai, UAE