Recruitment Agency in Dubai for Permanent, Temporary and Executive Hiring

By Mohummed Yasir Charakla, CEO & Founder, Business Umbrella. Last updated: 26 October 2026

Short answer

Business Umbrella is a recruitment and HR firm licensed in Sharjah Media City (Shams), licence no. 2010791.01. It hires for employers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the rest of the UAE, as well as Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar. For most roles we present a shortlist within 5–10 business days; senior and executive searches take 2–4 weeks. You pay only when the candidate joins.

In numbers

• 207 roles for 38 employers in 2026 (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar)
• More than 500 companies served since we started, across our recruitment, consulting and training work
• Free replacement if a hire leaves within three months

Services

• Permanent recruitment: we screen CVs, coordinate interviews and act as the single point of contact between you and the candidate.
• Executive search: confidential senior and C-suite searches.
• Temporary and event staffing: from one-day events to six-month contracts.
• HR outsourcing, payroll and PRO: payroll management and PRO support on request.
• Golden Visa talent pool: professionals who hold or qualify for the UAE Golden Visa.

Sectors we have hired for

Education (schools in Dubai and Riyadh), healthcare, food and agriculture, manufacturing and steel, engineering and contracting, architecture and interiors, hospitality and F&B, luxury retail, automotive, energy, and professional services.

How hiring in Dubai works

• Mainland vs free zone: your licence decides who issues the work permit (MoHRE for mainland companies, the free zone authority for free zone companies). We recruit for both.
• Emiratisation: mainland employers above the headcount threshold have UAE national hiring targets. Factor them into the brief.
• Notice periods: experienced candidates often have to serve notice, so plan the start date around it.
• After the offer: work permit, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and labour contract. We help arrange interviews, visas and tickets where the agreement covers it.

Process

1. Brief and agreement
2. Sourcing and screening
3. Shortlist in 5–10 business days
4. Interviews coordinated by us
5. Offer
6. Joining, when our fee becomes payable
7. Three-month replacement guarantee

Fees

For permanent hires, the fee is a percentage of the candidate’s annual gross salary. It is agreed in writing before we start and paid only on the candidate’s joining date. If the person resigns or is let go within the first three months, we find a replacement at no extra cost. Candidates never pay us.

Contact

Business Umbrella Group LLC · Office 201, Sharjah Media City (Shams), P.O. Box 9267, Sharjah, UAE · Shams licence no. 2010791.01
+971 55 442 6831 · info@business-umbrella.com · Sunday to Thursday, 9 AM–6 PM UAE time. The first consultation is free. Discuss your hiring needs.

FAQ

How do I choose the best recruitment agency in Dubai?
Check four things: a valid licence you can verify, a track record in your sector, clear written fees, and a replacement guarantee. Business Umbrella is licensed in Sharjah Media City (Shams), licence no. 2010791.01, charges only when the candidate joins, and replaces any hire who leaves within three months.

How much do recruitment agencies in Dubai charge?
Most charge the employer a percentage of the hire’s annual salary. Business Umbrella’s fee is a percentage of annual gross salary, agreed in writing up front and paid on the joining date. Candidates never pay.

How long does it take to hire through Business Umbrella?
Most roles get a shortlist within 5–10 business days; senior and executive searches take 2–4 weeks.

Is Business Umbrella a licensed company?
Yes. Business Umbrella Group LLC is licensed in Sharjah Media City (Shams) under licence no. 2010791.01, at Office 201, Sharjah Media City, P.O. Box 9267, Sharjah.

Do you recruit outside the UAE?
Yes. In 2026 we have recruited for employers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar.

See our executive search services in the UAE and GCC, our licence and credentials, and our guide to hiring a CFO in Saudi Arabia.