Architecture, Design & Construction Internship - Dubai

We are thrilled to share this fantastic opportunity for a high-calibre local graduate (who has graduated or will be graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree between February 2025 and August 2026) to join our Architecture, Design & Construction team on a 12-month internship. From day one, our interns are fully integrated into Team Hilton and are involved in different aspects of the business, offering vast exposure, networking with senior executives, and for some, international travel and participation in regional conferences.

Based in our Dubai Area Office, you will also benefit from an open space office located in Internet City, close to the Dubai Marina and The Palm Jumeirah. We have approximately 214 team members based in the Dubai office and are a social, fun bunch driving the business for the MEA region from here.

The Opportunity

Working in Hilton's Regional Office for MEA will give the successful candidate valuable exposure to AD&C's core activities in the development and delivery of market leading hotels, resorts, and residences. The intern will be an integral part of the MEA AD&C Team and will play an active role in contributing to the team's successes. As an intern you will be assigned a mentor to offer their knowledge and experience toward your advancement and help bridge any skill gaps.

As The Hilton AD&C Intern, Your Activities Will Include

• Working closely with the Project Directors to support new development, adaptive re use, and conversions projects across MEA.
• Reviewing project documentation drawings, specifications, reports, materials and preparing review summary reports.
• Providing support to the Project Directors on relevant projects and initiatives.
• Supporting the Project Directors with site and mock up inspections.
• Attending project meetings with Project Directors.
• Preparing pipeline and project specifics reports.
• Preparing executive presentations for regional meetings, stakeholders, and projects.
• Joining Regional AD&C meetings as and when required.

Why choose us?

• Learning and Development: Interns have access to Hilton University and other learning resources to enhance their skills and contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects.
• Networking: Our programme offers interns the chance to connect with professionals across the business, paving the way for valuable relationships.
• Feedback and Growth: Regular evaluations and feedback sessions will ensure interns receive guidance and an opportunity to continually improve.
• Cross Exposure: Opportunity to gain insight into another function.
• Hilton Perks: Including our Go Hilton Travel Program, which provides access to heavily reduced hotel room rates for you, your family & friends.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: 60,000 AED PA, housing allowance 48,000 AED PA & transport allowance 6,000 AED PA.
• Location: Area Office, Dubai. Placements are office based with flexibility offered across some teams.

What are we looking for?

• Strong sense of alignment to Hilton's culture and values.
• Graduated, or due to graduate, with a Bachelor's or Master's degree between February 2025 and August 2026.
• Degree in Construction or Architecture.
• Ability to undertake a full time (40 hours per week) 12 month graduate internship from 1st September 2026.
• Eligible to work full time in the UAE without company sponsorship.
• Proactive with a strong willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent time management, organisational, coordination and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Excellent presentation skills with ability to prepare and deliver persuasive oral and written reports and presentations.
• Strong team working and problem solving skills along with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good at planning, keeping records and paying attention to detail.
• Passionate about driving a right first time approach to project development.
• Strong in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce.
• Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or CAD Software experience is a plus.
• Positive can do attitude, engaging, resilient and demonstrating good interpersonal skills.

What is it like working for Hilton?

Hilton is one of the largest and fastest growing hospitality companies in the world, with more than 9,000+ properties in 141 countries and territories. In the 100+ years since our founding, we have defined the hospitality industry and established a portfolio of 25 world class brands, including our flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, the most recognised hotel brand in the world. We have an incredible culture that makes Hilton a great place to work and were recently ranked the World's Best Workplace. We value and celebrate our team members' diversities and individualism and foster a culture of belonging across our organisation. Joining Hilton gives you the opportunity to contribute to our rich culture and give back to the community. Our Team Member Resource Groups in Dubai focus on Abilities, Women's and Ethnic representation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of the role. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Selection Process

Please apply now. Applications close on Sunday 12th April 2026. Our internships are extremely popular, so please bear with us whilst we process your application. If successful, you'll be invited to complete a digital one way video interview and an online assessment. The EMEA Graduate Recruitment Team will then contact you and inform you of your outcome. Good luck, we are looking forward to meeting you!

Work Locations

Hilton - Regional Office - Dubai

Schedule

Full time

Brand

Hilton Corporate

Shift

Day Job

Job Level

Apprentice/New Grad/Intern

Job

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