Season 4 Episode 3: Dubai Market Review 2025

Why does finding the right role in Dubai feel harder, even when the market looks busy?

In Part 3 of our Season 4 market special, we turn the spotlight on Dubai and unpack what is really happening behind the surge in competition, shifting salaries, and changing hiring priorities.

If you are navigating the UAE job market, feeling the pressure of longer hiring processes, or wondering why roles feel more selective than ever, this conversation will give you the clarity most professionals are missing.

In this episode of Alchemy Uncensored, Anchal Kalra shares a real, on-the-ground view of how the Dubai market has evolved in 2025. From mid and senior level hiring trends, to the rise of contract and fractional roles, to the impact of AI and automation on traditional positions, this episode breaks down what is driving decisions today.

We also explore why Dubai remains a key hub for finance and tax talent, how oversupply is affecting salary expectations, and what professionals can do to stand out in a more strategic market.

You will learn:

📍 What the Dubai hiring market really looks like in 2025

📍 Why competition has increased and how employers are responding

📍 Which skills are most in demand

📍 How AI, automation, and SSCs are reshaping roles

📍 Why contract and fractional hiring is growing

📍 What candidates must do to stay competitive

This is the final part of our three-part market review series, following our Abu Dhabi and Tax market deep dives. Together, these episodes give you a complete picture of where the UAE hiring market is heading and how to position yourself for success.

Listen to Alchemy Uncensored. New episodes every Wednesday.