Abu Dhabi Duty Free Careers | Jobs In Abu Dhabi

Dreaming of working in a location where “retail therapy” can actually be your job title? Abu Dhabi Duty Free is basically heaven for anyone wanting to work in retail but wanting to enjoy the thrills of working in an airport. They are continuously recruiting for a variety of positions – sales associates, managers, cashiers, merchandisers, to name a few. They also embrace walk-in interviews, which means you can show up, meet with someone, and maybe get hired on the spot. If you just graduated from college or just are tired of scrolling on LinkedIn, this could be your answer. If you live in Abu Dhabi, how could you say no?

What’s the scoop on Abu Dhabi Duty Free? The place has been around since 1984 (classic, eh?), and it’s run by the guys at Abu Dhabi Airports Company. They operate an enormous shopping precinct – 119+ stores across 7,000 square meters – and carry everything from designer sunglasses, to the funny camels that your aunt loves! They are the largest player in the UAE duty-free space, and people actually like shopping there – which is not always the case at airport businesses.

Getting a job there is not simply folding t-shirts or scanning barcodes. They are passionate about good customer service and high energy, so if you are a people person, you are golden. The shelves are stocked with good brands—fashion, electronics, makeup—so this is no regular mom and pop store. Their high expectations about what represents happy clients is only half the battle in retail.

Now, let’s talk perks. Besides the paycheck (which, let’s be real, is important), they throw in some sweet benefits:

– Bonuses when you crush your targets
– Decent health insurance (yeah, for more than just those tiny papercuts)
– Parental leave (major props if you’re wrangling a newborn)
– PTO—take a dang vacation already, you’ve earned it
– Retirement plans (because, let’s face it, you’re not working forever)
– Employee discounts (dangerously tempting, zero regrets)
– Life & disability coverage (adulting, but make it less scary)
– Flexible hours (because life doesn’t run 9-to-5)
– Promotions for folks who actually hustle
– Wellness perks (airport yoga, why not? Stranger things have happened)

Money talk:

If you’re starting out as a cashier or sales associate, expect around AED 3,500-5,000 a month. Supervisors and merchandisers are looking at AED 7,000-9,000. Managers? Well, they’re swimming in AED 12,000-15,000. Not too shabby, right? It’s clear they’re not here to lowball people.

But, don’t just show up in flip-flops and expect a job. You gotta tick some boxes:
– At least a high school diploma (no, your Fortnite stats don’t count)
– Good at talking to people (without being weird)
– Retail or customer service experience helps, but isn’t everything
– Ready to work odd hours (airports never sleep)
– English is a must, Arabic is a big plus
– Be the kind of person who actually likes helping others
– Can stand on your feet for ages
– Basic computer skills (Excel won’t bite)
– Team player, not a lone wolf
– Expats need valid UAE residency

Ready to shoot your shot? It’s pretty simple.

Go to their careers page (you can’t miss the “Apply Here” button). Click through, find a job and please apply, fill in your details, upload your CV and, boom. If they like your style, someone from HR will reach out to you.