Recruitment agency in Dubai
Horizon GCC is a Dubai-based recruitment consultancy working with UAE and GCC employers on HR, technical and professional hiring — from a single confidential leadership replacement to full project workforces.
Who we recruit for
Employers hiring into Dubai and the wider UAE across construction, contracting, facilities management, energy, healthcare, logistics, hospitality, real estate and the public sector.
How we work
Every mandate starts with a proper briefing, not a CV blast.
- Briefing on the role, team, culture and success measures
- Targeted mapping across the UAE, GCC and international markets
- Structured interviews and competency or technical assessment
- Document, education, employment and reference verification
- Shortlist with clear rationale and market insight
- Offer management, onboarding and post-placement follow-up
Why Dubai employers use a specialist
The Dubai market mixes local talent, expatriate professionals from Asia, Africa and Europe, and returning regional specialists. Screening properly for genuine GCC experience, verified documentation and realistic package expectations is what separates a shortlist from a pile of CVs.
Job roles and salary ranges in Dubai
Ranges are indicative monthly basic salary in a UAE private-sector package. Most site and operations roles are offered with company accommodation, transport, medical insurance, annual leave and an air ticket on top of basic.
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| Role | Category | Monthly basic (AED) | Usually includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction helper / general labour | Construction & civil | AED 1,000 – 1,400 | Accommodation, transport, food allowance, medical |
| Mason / shuttering carpenter | Construction & civil | AED 1,400 – 2,200 | Accommodation, transport, medical, overtime |
| Steel fixer | Construction & civil | AED 1,400 – 2,100 | Accommodation, transport, medical, overtime |
| Certified welder (3G/6G) | MEP & fabrication | AED 2,000 – 3,500 | Accommodation, transport, medical, overtime |
| Electrician | MEP & fabrication | AED 1,800 – 2,800 | Accommodation, transport, medical, overtime |
| HVAC / plumbing technician | MEP & fabrication | AED 1,800 – 3,000 | Accommodation, transport, medical, overtime |
| Heavy vehicle driver (UAE licence) | Logistics & drivers | AED 1,800 – 3,000 | Accommodation, transport, medical, overtime |
| Warehouse / storekeeper | Logistics & drivers | AED 1,800 – 3,200 | Accommodation or allowance, medical |
| Security guard (SIRA-approved) | Facilities & security | AED 1,500 – 2,500 | Accommodation, transport, medical, uniform |
| Cleaner / facilities attendant | Facilities & security | AED 1,000 – 1,600 | Accommodation, transport, medical |
| Waiter / hotel service staff | Hospitality & F&B | AED 1,500 – 2,800 | Accommodation, duty meals, medical, service charge |
| Commis / demi chef de partie | Hospitality & F&B | AED 2,000 – 4,000 | Accommodation, duty meals, medical |
| Staff nurse (DHA/MOH licensed) | Healthcare | AED 6,000 – 11,000 | Accommodation or allowance, medical, licence support |
| Site engineer (civil / MEP) | Engineering & supervision | AED 7,000 – 13,000 | Housing and transport allowance, medical |
| Site supervisor / foreman | Engineering & supervision | AED 4,000 – 8,000 | Accommodation, transport, medical |
| HSE officer (NEBOSH) | Engineering & supervision | AED 6,000 – 11,000 | Housing allowance, medical |
| Accountant | Corporate & professional | AED 6,000 – 12,000 | Housing and transport allowance, medical |
| HR manager | Corporate & professional | AED 18,000 – 32,000 | Housing, transport, schooling allowance, medical |
Open vacancies in Dubai
Salary ranges are indicative market guidance for planning only, not an offer or a quotation. Actual pay depends on certification, experience, project, contract length and the package structure agreed with the employer.
Frequently asked questions
- Professional and executive search is usually a percentage of annual package; volume manpower is normally a fixed fee per head covering sourcing, testing and mobilisation. We confirm the fee model in writing before starting.
Talk to a Horizon GCC recruitment specialist.
Speak to one of the team and find out why UAE and GCC employers trust Horizon GCC to hire HR, technical and professional talent.