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Housekeeping Attendant

United Arab Emirates Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk Estimated salary: AED 2,000–AED 3,500 per month, often with accommodation, meals, transportation, medical insurance, and visa sponsorship
Role summary

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The Housekeeping Attendant is responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas, and assigned back-of-house spaces to Sofitel standards. Typical requirements include previous housekeeping or hotel experience, attention to detail, physical stamina, good personal presentation, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Basic English communication is generally expected, while knowledge of additional languages is an advantage. The successful candidate should demonstrate reliability, discretion, teamwork, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential, along with safe handling of cleaning chemicals and hotel equipment.

About the employer

Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk is a luxury hotel in Dubai operated under Sofitel, Accor’s French-inspired luxury hospitality brand. The property combines contemporary facilities with elements influenced by French art, design, and culture. It offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting and event spaces, leisure facilities, and wellness services. As part of Accor, the hotel operates within an international hospitality network that provides structured training, career development, and opportunities for employees to move between properties and countries. The hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, groups, and visitors attending events in Dubai. Team members are expected to deliver polished service, maintain high operational standards, and create a welcoming experience that reflects Sofitel’s emphasis on local culture, elegance, and personalized hospitality.

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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