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Hostess - The Abu Dhabi EDITION

United Arab Emirates The Abu Dhabi EDITION Estimated salary: AED 3,000–5,000 per month, often with service charge, accommodation, meals, transport, medical insurance, and other hotel benefits
Role summary

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The Hostess welcomes guests, manages restaurant reservations and seating, answers enquiries, and helps create a smooth dining experience. Applicants should have strong communication and customer-service skills, a polished and friendly manner, good organisation, and the ability to remain calm during busy service periods. Previous experience in a restaurant, hotel, or guest-facing role is preferred. Candidates should be professionally presented, attentive to detail, comfortable using reservation systems, and able to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. English communication is generally required; additional languages and knowledge of luxury hospitality are advantageous.

About the employer

The Abu Dhabi EDITION is a luxury lifestyle hotel located in the Al Bateen Marina area of Abu Dhabi. It is part of EDITION Hotels, Marriott International’s boutique luxury brand, which combines the service standards of a global hotel company with individual design, local character, and a strong food, beverage, and nightlife focus. The property includes stylish guest rooms and suites, restaurants, bars, event spaces, wellness facilities, and marina access. The hotel attracts leisure travellers, business guests, and residents seeking distinctive dining and entertainment. Employees are expected to deliver personalised, discreet, and highly polished service while working collaboratively in a multicultural environment. Benefits and employment terms vary by position and may include accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, and annual leave.

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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