Recruitment Agency in the UAE
A Dubai-headquartered recruitment partner helping UAE employers hire skilled, semi-skilled and professional staff — sourced locally and from Kenya and East Africa.
UAE Recruitment Partner
Hire the Right People for Your UAE Operation
Whether you need one specialist or a full project team, Cross Border Manpower runs the search, screening and mobilisation so your managers can focus on the work.
UAE employers compete for talent in one of the most international labour markets in the world. As a recruitment agency headquartered in Dubai, we understand how hiring works here — from job offers and employment documentation to visa steps and onboarding — and we combine that local knowledge with dedicated sourcing operations in Kenya and wider East Africa.
We recruit across construction, engineering, facilities management, logistics, hospitality, oil and gas, technology and corporate functions. You can hire directly through our Direct Recruitment model, or ask us to run the entire process — including mobilisation — through Full Recruitment.
Who This Is For
Employers We Support With UAE Recruitment
Contractors & developers
Engineering & MEP firms
Facilities management companies
Logistics & warehousing operators
Hotels & hospitality groups
Oil, gas & energy operators
SMEs & multinationals
How It Works
Our UAE Recruitment Process
01
Scope the Requirement
We confirm roles, headcount, skill level, salary range, location and required start date with your team.
02
Source & Screen
We search our UAE and Kenya candidate networks and screen for skills, experience and documentation.
03
Shortlist & Select
You receive a shortlist of screened candidates and interview the people you want to hire.
04
Mobilise & Onboard
We coordinate offers, documentation, visa steps and travel so selected candidates arrive ready to start.
Roles & Coverage
Recruitment by Industry and Role
Browse our industry and role pages to see how we recruit for your specific requirement.
Why Cross Border
Why Employers Choose Cross Border
Engagement Models
Two Ways to Hire With Cross Border
Request Talent
Tell Us About Your UAE Recruitment Requirement
Share the roles, number of personnel, work location and preferred start date. Our team will review your requirement and come back to you with the right delivery route.
UAE Locations & Services
Recruitment Across the Emirates
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About UAE Recruitment
Which roles does your UAE recruitment agency cover?
We recruit for skilled trades, technicians, engineers, supervisors, hospitality and facilities staff, drivers and logistics workers, and professional and management roles across the sectors we serve.
Where are your candidates sourced from?
We source within the UAE and through our dedicated sourcing operations in Kenya and wider East Africa, depending on the role and your preferences.
What is the difference between Direct Recruitment and Full Recruitment?
Direct Recruitment carries a one-time placement fee and you employ the candidate directly. Full Recruitment covers the complete process including mobilisation, priced as mobilisation costs plus three months’ advance and a 10% fee.
Do you recruit outside Dubai?
Yes. We support employers across the UAE, including Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, from our Dubai headquarters.
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Need UAE Recruitment?
Tell us the roles, numbers, location and timeline — we will shape the right delivery route.