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The Dubai index

Dubai recruitment agencies, ranked.

Every firm we track, scored on public signals: specialist focus, market activity and track record. Terms, claiming and sponsorship never change a rank.

The index is free to read and free to be listed in. Our sponsor makes that possible, and has no say in any ranking.

Firms tracked
316
Specialties
12
Open roles
3,646
Updated
Nov 11
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The full leaderboard, Dubai

  1. =123ValCeraSenior and executive search for regulated fintech, digital assets and AI businesses.23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  2. =123Vantari Recruitment Group23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  3. =123Varela Marques ExecutiveConfidential C-suite recruitment, board appointments and leadership succession across EMEA23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  4. =123Veritas Recruit23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  5. =123VerityX TalentBanking, technology and regulated enterprise executive and specialist recruitment23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  6. =123Versaa Tech23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  7. =123Virtua23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  8. =123VPS Elite Human Resources Consultancies LLCIT, engineering and corporate professional recruitment23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  9. =123White Bridge Advisors & Co.23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  10. =123Wilton & BainBoard, C-suite and senior functional leadership in professional services, technology, finance and industry.23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  11. =123Xpertise Consultancy23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  12. =123Yallo Talent23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  13. =123YukiHR23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  14. =123Zynith Talent23.8
    Not statedNot disclosed0 open roles
  15. =315Blue Faros FZE23.7
    Not statedNot disclosed1 open roles
  16. =315Phoenix Headhunting Agency LLC23.7
    Not statedNot disclosed1 open roles

Score built from public signals · Fee model from firm websites · Terms reported by firms · Terms never affect the score

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Recruitment agencies in Dubai: questions

How are these Dubai recruitment agencies ranked?

Each firm gets a score from public data: how focused it is on one specialty, how many roles it is actively hiring for, and its track record. We rank 316 firms in Dubai so far and re-score them as new data comes in. The full method is on our methodology page.

Can a recruitment agency pay to rank higher?

No. There is no paid placement. Claiming a profile, adding terms and our sponsor never change a score or a rank.

What's the difference between a recruitment agency, a headhunter and an executive search firm?

They overlap. A recruitment agency fills roles for employers, usually on contingency. Headhunter is the informal name for a recruiter who approaches people who aren't job hunting. Executive search firms are headhunters for senior roles and usually work on a retained basis. We list all three when they fill professional, white-collar roles.

How much do recruitment agencies in Dubai charge?

Most agencies charge a percentage of the hire's first-year base salary. Contingency recruiters are commonly quoted at around 15–25% and are paid only when you hire; retained and executive search firms often charge 25–35%, paid in stages as the search progresses.

My firm is missing or something is wrong. What can I do?

Firms can claim their profile for free and correct their details. Anyone can request a correction; we reply within three working days.

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