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Sell Emaar off-plan units to end-users and investors. RERA card required or to be obtained.
Basic + commissionVisa sponsored2d ago· 2 Sept 2026
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Etihad Rail — Al Yalayis station opens
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Today’s shortlist
Fresh roles
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Pick, pack and dispatch orders on rotating shifts. Physical role.
AED 2,500–3,500 + overtime + housing*Visa sponsored2d ago· 2 Sept 2026
CL
Bedside nursing. DOH licence required before start. Package usually includes housing.
AED 10,000–16,000 + housing + flightsVisa sponsored2d ago· 2 Sept 2026
EM
Represent Emirates onboard long-haul flights. Customer service experience and swim test required. Training in Dubai.
Competitive + flying allowancesVisa sponsored3d ago· 1 Sept 2026
CA
Build high-throughput services for rides and payments. Hybrid working.
AED 20,000–35,000Visa sponsored3d ago· 1 Sept 2026
JU
Floor leadership in a luxury F&B outlet. Service charge can add materially.
AED 5,000–8,000 + housing + service chargeVisa sponsored3d ago· 1 Sept 2026
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What matters this week
Transport · 2 Sept 2026
Dubai’s Etihad Rail station is 28 days out
Al Yalayis (Jumeirah Golf Estates) is scheduled to open 30 September 2026, with a bridge to Dubai Metro. Abu Dhabi–Fujairah passenger trains have been in an introductory phase since 30 June. Book on the official Etihad Rail site — this is not a NOL metro ride.
Transport · 1 Sept 2026
Sharjah–Dubai: Al Taawun tunnel aims at an 85% wait cut
A 500-metre tunnel under Al Taawun Roundabout is meant to feed Al Nahda Bridge without the surface circus. First phase is slated for November 2026, full project February 2027, about 4,200 vehicles an hour each way at peak. If you commute Sharjah–Dubai, this is the story that changes your alarm clock — later, not this week.
Housing · 1 Sept 2026
Shared housing: Dubai is inspecting, including by surprise
Illegal room-sharing and overcrowded flats are under a tighter municipal lens. If your ‘cheap bed space’ has eight mattresses and no Ejari in your name, treat that as a risk, not a life hack. A proper tenancy contract still beats a WhatsApp handshake.
Housing · 19 Aug 2026
Flexi Rent and first-time buyers — what actually changed
Some landlords can now collect rent monthly or quarterly instead of the old cheques-in-a-stack habit. That does not lower the annual rent. Dubai Land Department’s first-time buyer programme (from July 2025) had tens of thousands registered by mid-2026. Property Golden Visa still sits on a high investment bar — do not confuse it with a job visa.
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Who is hiring
Companies with a real careers page
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Aviation
Emirates Airline
Global carrier headquartered in Dubai, hiring cabin crew, pilots, engineering and corporate roles.
Garhoud, Dubai · 2 open roles here
EM
Real Estate
Emaar Properties
Developer behind Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa. Hires sales, project, hospitality and digital teams.
Downtown Dubai · 2 open roles here
CR
Technology
Careem (Uber)
Super-app for rides, delivery and payments. Product, ops and city teams based in Dubai.
Dubai Internet City / Hybrid · 2 open roles here
NN
E-commerce
noon
Regional e-commerce platform hiring warehouse, last-mile, commercial and tech talent.
Dubai · 2 open roles here
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Banking
Emirates NBD
One of the UAE’s largest banks. Retail, corporate, risk, compliance and digital banking roles.
Deira / DIFC area · 2 open roles here
JM
Hospitality
Jumeirah Group
Luxury hotel group. Continuous hiring for F&B, rooms, spa and events across Dubai properties.
Dubai · 2 open roles here
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