Fresh graduates and candidates with limited work experience often find UAE job searches difficult because many vacancies advertised online ask for several years of experience. A better approach is to regularly check official company career sites that publish internships, trainee programmes, graduate opportunities, associate positions and other entry-level roles.
The 15 official career resources below were reviewed on 4 September 2026. They cover sectors including retail, hospitality, aviation, banking, professional services, technology, e-commerce and logistics.
“Fresher-friendly” does not mean every vacancy accepts candidates with zero experience. Always open the individual job posting and check its qualification, experience, nationality and visa requirements before applying.
UAE Entry-Level Career Sites at a Glance
| # | Company | Useful for Freshers Looking For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Majid Al Futtaim | Internships, fresh graduate & early-talent roles |
| 2 | Chalhoub Group | Trainee, graduate, associate & retail roles |
| 3 | GMG | Sales assistant, warehouse, helper & support roles |
| 4 | Accor | Entry-level hospitality & internship roles |
| 5 | Marriott International | Internships & early hospitality careers |
| 6 | Jumeirah | Hotel and corporate internships |
| 7 | PwC Middle East | Graduate & undergraduate programmes |
| 8 | EY MENA | Graduate programmes & internships |
| 9 | KPMG Lower Gulf | Internship & professional-services pathways |
| 10 | Deloitte Middle East | Graduate & internship programmes |
| 11 | HSBC UAE | Student, internship & graduate programmes |
| 12 | Microsoft | University internships & early-in-profession roles |
| 13 | Amazon UAE | Internships, associate & lower-experience vacancies |
| 14 | Al-Futtaim Group | Graduate programmes & general careers |
| 15 | Emirates Group | Aviation careers & UAE National graduate programmes |
1. Majid Al Futtaim
Majid Al Futtaim is one of the clearest official career sites for candidates at the beginning of their careers.
Its Early Talent section explicitly states that the company provides opportunities for internships, fresh graduates, recent graduates and people who have just started their careers. It also operates graduate development programmes when applications are open. (Majid Al Futtaim)
Potential career areas can include retail, shopping malls, entertainment, corporate functions, customer-facing positions and other business operations.
Majid Al Futtaim Early Talent Careers
Freshers should also check the main job-search portal because not every suitable entry-level role will necessarily appear under an “early talent” label.
2. Chalhoub Group
Chalhoub Group is particularly useful for graduates interested in retail, fashion, luxury brands, e-commerce, finance, marketing, technology and supply chain.
Its official Graduate Hiring page describes six-month full-time trainee opportunities intended to help graduates build technical skills and start their careers. (Chalhoub Group)
When checked, its UAE job portal included positions such as Site Merchandising Trainee, Catalogue Trainee and Trainee Buyer, alongside associate-level opportunities. Some other trainee listings were specifically marked as Emiratisation positions, so candidates must check eligibility individually. (Chalhoub Group)
Chalhoub Group Graduate Hiring
3. GMG
GMG’s official UAE portal can be useful for candidates searching for retail, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing and support roles.
Recent Dubai listings included titles such as Warehouse Associate, Sales Assistant, Replenishment Associate, Office Assistant, Production Helper and Hygiene Helper. (GMG)
These titles may be worth checking for candidates with limited experience, but applicants should not assume they are automatically zero-experience jobs. Requirements differ for each listing.
Useful search terms include Assistant, Associate, Helper, Warehouse, Retail and Replenishment.
4. Accor
Accor is one of the strongest career portals in this list for finding vacancies that are actually labelled by experience level.
Its UAE careers search currently contains an Entry Level filter as well as internship opportunities. Recent examples include entry-level hospitality roles in the UAE. (Accor)
Potential areas include:
- Front office
- Food & Beverage
- Housekeeping
- Culinary
- Guest services
- Sales
- Finance
- Engineering
- Spa and leisure
For freshers, filtering by United Arab Emirates → Entry Level is more useful than applying randomly to every hotel position.
5. Marriott International
Marriott has a dedicated Early Careers section covering internships and other pathways for students and recent graduates.
Current early-career results checked included internships at UAE hotels, including positions in Dubai. (Marriott Careers)
Hospitality students and recent graduates can look for opportunities in areas such as:
- Food & Beverage
- Front office
- Human resources
- Finance
- Sales and marketing
- Hotel operations
Always verify the individual hotel’s location because Marriott’s early-career portal contains positions from many countries.
6. Jumeirah
Jumeirah is another useful employer for people starting a hospitality career in the UAE.
The company’s official careers site states that Jumeirah supports hospitality students through six-month internships at many of its hotels and its corporate office. Candidates are instructed to use the Jumeirah careers system to find currently available internships. (Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts)
Jumeirah Careers and Internships
Fresh graduates should also search the main portal for junior hotel-operational positions rather than limiting themselves only to internships.
7. PwC Middle East
PwC Middle East has a dedicated Graduate and Undergraduate Careers route covering its operations across the Middle East, including the UAE. (PwC)
Potential career areas include:
- Audit
- Tax
- Consulting
- Deals
- Technology
- Business support functions
PwC also confirms that non-UAE nationals can apply to its Middle East Graduate Programme through the careers portal, subject to the requirements of the specific programme or vacancy. (PwC)
PwC Middle East Graduate & Undergraduate Careers
This can be especially useful for accounting, finance, business, economics, technology and related graduates.
8. EY MENA
EY has a dedicated early-career platform covering internships, graduate programmes and other entry-level routes. (EY)
Its MENA student application page states that candidates can generally apply for the graduate programme if they are in their final year of university or completed their studies within the previous 18 months, subject to programme-specific conditions. (EY)
UAE locations including Abu Dhabi appear in its MENA early-career programme information.
EY UAE Early Career Opportunities
EY MENA Student & Graduate Applications
9. KPMG Lower Gulf
KPMG’s UAE careers site provides several routes for students and candidates preparing to enter professional services.
Its Excel Internship Program is available in locations including Dubai and Abu Dhabi and is intended for university students in their penultimate or final year. KPMG states that the programme can provide real-work experience before graduation. (KPMG)
One important condition is that the programme does not provide visa sponsorship, so applicants must already have the right to reside in the country where they apply. (KPMG)
10. Deloitte Middle East
Deloitte Middle East has dedicated resources for students, graduates and interns.
Its Tadarab internship programme is designed for graduate and undergraduate students and provides exposure to client work, training and professional-services career paths. (Deloitte)
Deloitte also describes graduate career pathways across areas such as:
- Audit
- Consulting
- Enterprise Risk
- Financial Advisory
- Tax
- Internal support functions
(Deloitte)
Deloitte Middle East Student Careers
Deloitte Tadarab Internship Programme
11. HSBC UAE
HSBC specifically identifies the UAE as a location where students and graduates can find career opportunities.
Its global early-career information states that internships/work placements and graduate programmes are available in the UAE, subject to individual programme availability. (HSBC)
HSBC UAE opportunities can span banking as well as support functions including technology, finance, risk, audit, HR and operations. (HSBC)
HSBC Students & Graduates Careers
Applications open at different times, so candidates who see no suitable programme should check again later rather than assuming recruitment has permanently stopped.
12. Microsoft UAE
Technology, engineering and business graduates can also monitor Microsoft’s official early-career portal.
Microsoft’s Early in Profession programme covers internships and early-career routes, while its official eligibility page specifically lists the United Arab Emirates for University Intern MCAPS opportunities. UAE candidates must meet the stated academic and right-to-work conditions for the relevant programme. (Microsoft Careers)
Microsoft also has a dedicated Dubai careers location page. (Microsoft Careers)
Microsoft Early in Profession Careers
Fresh graduates can search using terms such as Intern, University, Graduate, Associate or their technical specialisation.
13. Amazon UAE
Amazon’s official UAE job search is useful because candidates can filter vacancies by industry experience, including Less than 1 year.
When checked, Amazon’s UAE portal contained dozens of positions and also showed internship opportunities in Dubai. Some specific internships were restricted to UAE Nationals, while other Amazon university opportunities have different eligibility rules. (Amazon.jobs)
For freshers, use the Less than 1 year experience filter where available instead of assuming that every “Associate” job is entry-level.
14. Al-Futtaim Group
Al-Futtaim’s career portal, A Future With Us, covers jobs across automotive, retail, real estate, financial services and other businesses.
The company operates a Future Leaders Programme for Graduates, but the published eligibility criteria include holding a valid UAE passport, making that specific graduate programme a UAE National route. (afuturewithus.com)
The wider Al-Futtaim job portal, however, can still be searched for other positions according to each vacancy’s individual eligibility requirements.
Al-Futtaim Careers – A Future With Us
Al-Futtaim Graduate Programme Information
Non-UAE nationals should therefore search the normal jobs portal instead of applying to programmes explicitly restricted to UAE Nationals.
15. Emirates Group
The Emirates Group careers site covers careers with businesses including Emirates and dnata across airport operations, customer service, commercial, corporate functions, IT, engineering and other fields. (Emirates Group Careers)
It also runs graduate, high-school and development programmes. However, several dedicated programmes shown under its UAE Nationals section require a UAE passport and Khulasat Al Qaid. (Emirates Group Careers)
For expatriate freshers, use the normal Search & Apply portal and read the requirements of each individual role rather than selecting UAE National graduate programmes.
Which Career Sites Are Best for Non-UAE National Freshers?
For expatriate students and graduates, useful starting points from this list include:
Majid Al Futtaim, Chalhoub Group, Accor, Marriott, Jumeirah, PwC Middle East, EY, Deloitte, HSBC and selected Microsoft roles, depending on individual programme eligibility.
GMG can also be useful for candidates looking for retail, logistics and operational roles.
By contrast, some dedicated graduate or trainee programmes at Emirates Group, Al-Futtaim and other UAE employers are specifically designed for UAE Nationals. That restriction does not necessarily apply to all vacancies on the company’s general career portal.
Job Titles Freshers Should Search For
Do not search only for the word “Fresher.” Many UAE employers rarely use it in official job titles.
Try searches such as:
- Graduate
- Graduate Trainee
- Trainee
- Internship / Intern
- Entry Level
- Junior
- Associate
- Assistant
- Coordinator
- Sales Assistant
- Customer Service
- Guest Service
- Warehouse Associate
- Retail Assistant
- Finance Trainee
- HR Trainee
- Marketing Trainee
Always check the actual experience requirement before applying.
How Freshers Should Apply Through These Career Sites
Start with two or three sectors that match your education and skills instead of submitting applications randomly.
Create a simple CV that clearly shows your education, internship experience, projects, certifications, technical skills and genuine part-time or volunteer experience. Then:
- Open the official careers site.
- Select United Arab Emirates as the location.
- Search terms such as Graduate, Trainee, Intern, Junior, Associate or Entry Level.
- Read the complete eligibility criteria.
- Check whether the opportunity is open to all applicants or restricted to UAE Nationals.
- Tailor your CV to the actual vacancy.
- Apply using the company’s official application system.
- Save the job title, reference number and application date.
Do not claim experience or qualifications you do not have simply to match a vacancy.
Important Warning About “No Experience” Jobs
An entry-level title does not automatically mean zero experience required.
For example, an employer may call a position “Associate” or “Assistant” but still request previous work experience. Similarly, internships may require current university enrolment, while graduate programmes may specify the year of graduation, degree, GPA, nationality or right-to-work conditions.
The individual official vacancy is always more important than the general career-site category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can freshers get jobs in the UAE?
Yes, UAE employers do advertise internships, graduate programmes, trainee positions and entry-level vacancies. Availability and eligibility vary considerably between companies and roles.
Which companies explicitly mention fresh graduates?
Majid Al Futtaim explicitly says its early-talent opportunities include fresh and recent graduates, while PwC, EY, Deloitte and HSBC operate structured student or graduate career routes. (Majid Al Futtaim)
Are all UAE graduate programmes open to expatriates?
No. Some are restricted to UAE Nationals. Always read eligibility carefully. Emirates Group and Al-Futtaim, for example, publish certain graduate programmes with UAE-nationality requirements. (Emirates Group Careers)
Which career site has an entry-level filter?
Accor’s official job search provides an Entry Level experience filter, while Amazon’s UAE portal can display a Less than 1 year industry-experience filter. (Accor)
Should I pay anyone to apply through these companies?
Applications should be made through the company’s official recruitment channel. Do not pay third parties on the promise that they can guarantee an interview or job.
Official Sources
Majid Al Futtaim Early Talent
Chalhoub Group Careers
GMG Careers
Accor UAE Careers
Marriott Early Careers
Jumeirah Careers
PwC Middle East Careers
EY UAE Early Careers
KPMG UAE Careers
Deloitte Middle East Student Careers
HSBC Students & Graduates
Microsoft Early in Profession
Amazon UAE Jobs
Al-Futtaim Careers
Emirates Group Careers
Disclaimer
Job24s is an independent career-information publisher and is not affiliated with any company listed above or with any recruitment agency. Job24s does not collect applications or recruitment fees and cannot guarantee interviews or employment. Entry-level programmes, eligibility criteria and vacancies can change, so applicants should verify all current information on the employer’s official careers website before applying.