The Environment, Health & Safety Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, legally compliant workplace across the hotel. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in occupational health, environmental management, engineering, or a related field, along with relevant UAE or hospitality safety experience. Candidates should understand risk assessments, incident investigation, emergency procedures, fire and life-safety systems, environmental controls, inspections, and staff training. Knowledge of UAE health and safety regulations, HACCP principles, ISO standards, and hotel operations is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to be observant, organized, confident in communicating with all departments, and capable of preparing reports, following up on corrective actions, and promoting a strong safety culture.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The brand is recognized for warm Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards, elegant accommodation, and extensive dining, leisure, and wellness facilities. Shangri-La properties in the United Arab Emirates serve business and leisure travelers and typically operate within demanding international standards for guest service, security, sustainability, and employee wellbeing. The company offers opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, engineering, finance, human resources, and guest services. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, teamwork, and a commitment to creating memorable experiences while maintaining the company’s values of hospitality, respect, and service excellence.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah, with varied opportunities in luxury hotels, tourism, events, retail, aviation, and construction. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a highly international expatriate community. Arabic is the official language, while English is widely used at work. Lifestyle options range from modern city living and shopping to desert activities, beaches, water sports, and cultural attractions. Summers are extremely hot, so indoor facilities and air-conditioning are central to daily life. Employers usually sponsor work visas after hiring, arrange medical testing and Emirates ID processing, and may provide accommodation, transport, insurance, meals, or annual airfare depending on the contract. Candidates should verify benefits, probation terms, working hours, and recruitment fees before relocating. Costs vary significantly, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi generally more expensive than other emirates.
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