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Housekeeping Coordinator (UAE National)
Role summary
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The Housekeeping Coordinator supports the department with daily administration, communication and operational coordination. Typical responsibilities include updating room status, preparing reports, handling telephone and guest requests, coordinating with Housekeeping, Front Office and Engineering, maintaining records, and assisting supervisors with scheduling and supplies. The role generally requires UAE nationality, good English communication, computer literacy, attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Previous hotel or housekeeping administration experience is advantageous. The successful candidate should be service-focused, discreet, dependable and comfortable working in a fast-paced luxury-hotel environment, including weekends and shifts when required.
Can I work in the UAE?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employer-sponsored and employer-paid by law; no local-first test; Gulf nationals need no permit.
Official source: UAE Government portal: Protection of workers' rights. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UAE
Usual for the UAE, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Shared company housing, 2 to 4 per room; a single room or an allowance for managers |
|---|---|
| Meals | 2 to 3 meals a shift; staff bus |
| Flights | Joining flight; home ticket every 1 or 2 years |
| Service charge | 10% added to bills, but no law sets the staff share; about USD 80 to 400 a month |
| Contract | Usually 2 years; probation 6 months at most |
| Leave | 30 days; end-of-service gratuity of 21 days' pay a year (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% |
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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri is a luxury resort in Abu Dhabi, operated by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, an international hospitality group known for Asian-inspired service and premium hotels worldwide. The property is set along a private beach and landscaped waterways, close to the Grand Canal and major Abu Dhabi attractions. It combines hotel rooms, suites, villas, restaurants, meeting facilities, leisure amenities and wellness services. As part of Shangri-La, the resort places strong emphasis on personalised guest care, professional standards, cultural awareness and employee development. Its workforce includes colleagues from many nationalities and departments, offering opportunities in accommodation, food and beverage, engineering, finance, sales and administration. This position is particularly aligned with the company’s Emiratisation efforts and provides a UAE national with experience in luxury-hotel operations.