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Hospitality hiring in the Gulf: what is changing this year

Industry newsResearch desk · 5 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Several large hotel and resort projects are opening across the region, and operators are recruiting service teams in batches. Employers are placing more weight on spoken English and prior guest-facing experience.

What it means for candidates

  • Practise conversational English
  • Keep hotel experience letters ready
  • Be flexible on shifts
New resort and hotel openings across the Gulf are driving demand for service staff.
New resort and hotel openings across the Gulf are driving demand for service staff.

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