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Massage Therapist

United Arab Emirates Swissôtel Al Ghurair Estimated salary: AED 2,500–AED 4,500 per month, potentially including service charge, accommodation, meals, or other benefits
Role summary

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The Massage Therapist is responsible for delivering professional massages and wellness treatments in accordance with Swissôtel and spa standards. Candidates should hold a recognized massage or beauty therapy qualification, have practical experience in massage techniques, and demonstrate knowledge of hygiene, health and safety, and client care. Strong communication skills, a pleasant manner, discretion, and the ability to recommend suitable treatments are expected. The successful candidate should be confident assessing guest needs, maintaining treatment rooms and equipment, recording relevant client information, and providing a consistently relaxing and personalized experience. Previous experience in a hotel or luxury spa is advantageous. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is required.

About the employer

Swissôtel Al Ghurair is an upscale hotel in Deira, Dubai, operated under the Swissôtel brand within Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality groups. The hotel offers contemporary accommodation, restaurants, meeting and event facilities, leisure amenities, and spa and wellness services. Its location provides convenient access to traditional markets, shopping areas, Dubai Creek, and major transport links. Swissôtel is associated with Swiss-inspired hospitality, attention to detail, wellbeing, and efficient service. As part of Accor, the property offers employees opportunities to work within an international hotel network, receive professional development, and access brand and group benefits, subject to local employment terms. The role supports the hotel's focus on guest comfort by delivering high-quality treatments and maintaining a welcoming, clean, and professional spa environment.

What the job usually comes with in the UAE

Usual for the UAE, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.

HousingShared company housing, 2 to 4 per room; a single room or an allowance for managers
Meals2 to 3 meals a shift; staff bus
FlightsJoining flight; home ticket every 1 or 2 years
Service charge10% added to bills, but no law sets the staff share; about USD 80 to 400 a month
ContractUsually 2 years; probation 6 months at most
Leave30 days; end-of-service gratuity of 21 days' pay a year (by law)
Income tax0%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in the UAE?

How it works: Employer-sponsored and employer-paid by law; no local-first test; Gulf nationals need no permit.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation: workers' rights. Checked October 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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