Thousands queue for hours to attend Dubai walk-in job fair

Jobseekers stopped traffic as they descended on a Dubai hotel in a desperate bid to climb the career ladder and cash in on the continued economic recovery.

Candidates dodged cars as they crossed the busy Casablanca Street to get to the Al Bustan Rotana hotel, in Al Garhoud, queuing from the early hours on Tuesday for an advertised walk-in interview with Dubai Islamic Bank.

Many were hoping to find better salaries to pay their rising rents or escape job woes in their home countries. Those waiting in line for a chance to shine said they were not even aware of what jobs or how many roles were on offer, but that they were just looking to get a foot in the door.