Industries
638,500
people work in hospitality and tourism management
Another 565,478 work in engineering and construction services and 355,377 in apparel retail.
Jumeirah, Dubai
The job market inDubai
7.1 million people work in the Dubai metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
In demand
3,918
open postings for sales executive roles
The most in-demand occupation in Dubai. Postings for mechanical engineer are up 18.6% from a year ago.
City Walk, Dubai
Largest employer
110,691
people work at The Emirates Group, the largest employer
Emirate of Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Government of United Arab Emirates are the next largest employers in Dubai.
Al Wasl, Dubai
Growth
58,467
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 141 largest employers that grew. Mapa Limak CRRC Consortium grew fastest, up 350.7%.
Business Bay, Dubai
Hiring
65,904
job postings were active in Dubai in June 2026
Up 4.4% from a year earlier.
Dubai Design District, Dubai
Pay
$70,522
is the median salary for marketing workers here
The best-paid job function in Dubai. The median across the UAE is $38,558.
DIFC, Dubai
Job titles
278,783
people work in sales executive roles
Sales executive is the most common job title in Dubai. Civil engineer is growing fastest, up 10.3% in a year.
Al Satwa, Dubai
That's the job market in Dubai.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Dubai?
The largest employer in the Dubai metro is The Emirates Group, with about 110,691 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 7,135,994 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Dubai metro grew 4.71% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesData as of June 2026
Workers in the Dubai metro
7.14M
7,135,994 jobs
12-month headcount change
+4.71%
across the Dubai metro
Average salary
$50,827
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Dubai?
Dubai employers had 65,904 active job postings in June 2026, up 4.4% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Dubai?
About 7,135,994 people work in the Dubai metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Dubai metro grew 4.71% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Hospitality and tourism management is the largest industry by headcount, at 638,500 jobs, followed by engineering and construction services (565,478) and apparel retail (355,377). See top industries.
The Emirates Group is the largest employer, with about 110,691 people in the Dubai metro. Mapa Limak CRRC Consortium grew fastest among the largest employers, up +350.7%. Employers here had 65,904 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- State
- Dubai
- Workers in the metro
- 7,135,994
- Largest employer
- The Emirates Group
- Largest industry
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- 12-month change
- +4.71%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Dubai by employees (2026)
The Emirates Group employs the most people in the Dubai metro, followed by Emirate of Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Government of United Arab Emirates.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Emirates Group | 110,691 | Commercial Aviation | ||
| 2 | Emirate of Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | 108,073 | Logistics and Transportation | ||
| 3 | Government of United Arab Emirates | 31,286 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 4 | City of Dubai | 28,233 | Logistics and Transportation | ||
| 5 | Marriott International, Inc. | 18,604 | Hospitality and Tourism | ||
| 6 | The Landmark Group (United Arab Emirates) | 17,443 | Apparel Retail | ||
| 7 | Al Futtaim Pvt Co. LLC | 16,978 | Automotive Services | ||
| 8 | Accor SA | 16,702 | Hospitality and Tourism | ||
| 9 | Emirate of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | 16,699 | Finance | ||
| 10 | M.H. Alshaya Co. WLL | 16,110 | Apparel Retail |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Dubai metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Dubai metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Dubai in 2026
The largest industries in the Dubai metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Dubai metro
Hospitality and tourism management, engineering and construction services and apparel retail each employ more than 350,000 people here.
Loading- Hospitality and tourism management employs 638,500 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
- Apparel retail accounts for 22 of the metro's largest employers, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Dubai, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Dubai (2026)
Mapa Limak CRRC Consortium grew fastest, up +350.7%. 141 of the 200 largest employers in Dubai added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Dubai (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Dubai (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Dubai metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Dubai, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Dubai (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Marriott International, Inc. | 917 |
| Parsons Corp. | 561 |
| Al Futtaim Pvt Co. LLC | 402 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Dubai (2026)
Share of the Dubai metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Dubai metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Sales Executive278,783
- 2Accountant244,004
- 3Sales Manager189,077
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Civil Engineer+10.3%
- 2Mechanical Engineer+9.6%
- 3Marketing Specialist+8.3%
In-demand jobs in Dubai
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Dubai metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Executive | 3,918 | -1.2% |
| Mechanical Engineer | 1,977 | +18.6% |
| Civil Engineer | 1,939 | +12.2% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Dubai metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Dubai job market: hiring trends (2026)
Dubai employers had 65,904 active job postings in June 2026, up 4.4% from a year earlier.
65,904
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+4.4%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Dubai metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Dubai employers had 65,904 active postings in Jun 2026, up 4.4% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 59,726 in Jun 2024 and peaked at 92,065 in Feb 2026.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Dubai employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Dubai (2026)
Median salary by job function in Dubai
Marketing pays the most. 5 of 10 functions pay above the UAE median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Dubai, compared with any other metro.
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Dubai companies: frequently asked questions
The Emirates Group is the largest employer in the Dubai metro, with about 110,691 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Dubai are The Emirates Group, Emirate of Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Government of United Arab Emirates, City of Dubai, Marriott International, Inc., The Landmark Group (United Arab Emirates), Al Futtaim Pvt Co. LLC, Accor SA, Emirate of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and M.H. Alshaya Co. WLL, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 7,135,994 people work in the Dubai metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are hospitality and tourism management (638,500 jobs), engineering and construction services (565,478) and apparel retail (355,377).
Among the largest employers in the Dubai metro, Mapa Limak CRRC Consortium (+350.7%), JD.com, Inc. (+84.6%) and Confidential (20097747) (+76.7%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Dubai metro are sales executive, mechanical engineer and civil engineer, as of June 2026.
Dubai employers had 65,904 active job postings in June 2026, up 4.4% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Dubai.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/dubai-ae-job-market
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