Lobby Ambassador Intern - The St. Regis Downtown Dubai

Role summary

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The Lobby Ambassador Intern supports the lobby and front-of-house team at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, helping create a polished, welcoming guest experience. Typical responsibilities include greeting and guiding guests, assisting with inquiries, coordinating with departments, supporting arrivals and departures, and maintaining awareness of hotel services and local attractions. Candidates should be enrolled in or recently completed a hospitality, tourism, or related program, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Professional presentation, a genuine service attitude, attention to detail, cultural awareness, and basic computer skills are expected. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays is normally required. Previous hotel or customer-service experience is helpful but may not be essential for an internship.

About the employer

The St. Regis Downtown Dubai is a luxury hotel located beside the Dubai Water Canal, close to the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and the city’s major business and leisure districts. It operates under the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. St. Regis properties are known for refined service, elegant surroundings, personalized guest experiences, and signature traditions such as butler service and afternoon rituals. The Downtown Dubai hotel offers upscale accommodation, restaurants, lounges, wellness facilities, and event spaces for international travelers, residents, and corporate guests. Working there provides exposure to luxury hospitality standards, multicultural guest service, and Marriott’s global training and career-development environment.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a highly international lifestyle across cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with beaches, desert landscapes, shopping, dining, and excellent transport links. Hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, events, and business services provide substantial employment opportunities, especially for candidates with strong English and customer-service skills. UAE workplaces are multicultural, professional, and influenced by Islamic customs; modest dress, respect for local traditions, and awareness during Ramadan are important. Dubai is modern and lively but can be expensive, particularly for accommodation. Employers commonly sponsor work visas for eligible full-time employees, while interns must confirm whether the hotel, university, or placement provider handles visa arrangements. Candidates should verify accommodation, meals, insurance, transport, stipend, and visa conditions before relocating.