Great Place to Work has released its Best Workplaces in UAE 2026 list, recognising 100 organisations across large, medium, and small categories based on employee trust, collaboration, inclusivity, and wellbeing scores.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority topped the large category, ahead of 29 other organisations including Hilton, Marriott International, DP World, Chalhoub Group, and Aldar Estates. Century Financial Consultancy led the medium category, with DMCC, Cisco, Salesforce, Dubai Land Department, and MetLife among the 40 organisations recognised. Matrix Bldg Waterproofing Fixing LLC took the top spot in the small category, followed by names including Stryker, Genesys, and the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.
“The Best Workplaces in the UAE™ 2026 represent a distinguished group of organizations that have set the benchmark for workplace culture across the country. These companies stand out for their unwavering commitment to building high- trust environments where people feel valued, heard, and empowered to perform at their best. In a nation known for its ambition, innovation, and global outlook, these organizations demonstrate that sustainable business success is deeply connected to creating workplaces where employees thrive. By consistently listening to their people and embedding trust at the heart of their leadership and strategy, the Best Workplaces in the UAE™ continue to attract and retain exceptional talent while driving strong organizational performance,” Mohammed Wasfy, Managing Director of UAE, Great Place to Work® Middle East said in a statement.
Great Place to Work operates in more than 60 countries and bases its rankings on employee survey data gathered through its proprietary methodology.
The full lists by category are below.
Full list of Best Workplaces in UAE 2026 — Large category (30 Companies)
| # | Organisation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai Electricity and Water Authority |
| 2 | Leminar |
| 3 | Metropolitan Group |
| 4 | FIVE Hotels and Resorts |
| 5 | Roads & Transport Authority |
| 6 | Abu Dhabi Customs |
| 7 | InterContinental Hotels Group |
| 8 | Landmark Retail |
| 9 | Hilton |
| 10 | Marriott International |
| 11 | Sunset Hospitality Group |
| 12 | Aldar Estates PJSC |
| 13 | Teleperformance UAE |
| 14 | Chalhoub Group |
| 15 | Hilton Al Habtoor City Complex |
| 16 | Globelink West Star Shipping L.L.C |
| 17 | Sobha Realty |
| 18 | Sdeira Group |
| 19 | DHL |
| 20 | Abu Dhabi Ship Building |
| 21 | Galadari Brothers |
| 22 | Kibsons International LLC |
| 23 | e& |
| 24 | Dubai Customs |
| 25 | Alabbar Enterprises | ANOTHER |
| 26 | Alshaya Group |
| 27 | Burjeel Holdings |
| 28 | DP World |
| 29 | Bayut Dubizzle |
| 30 | Dubai Public Prosecution |
Full list of Best Workplaces in UAE 2026 — Medium category (40 companies)
| # | Organisation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Century Financial Consultancy LLC |
| 2 | Majid Al Futtaim – Accor Properties |
| 3 | Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Est. |
| 4 | Community Development Authority |
| 5 | EROS GROUP |
| 6 | DMCC |
| 7 | Welldone Solutions |
| 8 | White and Co. |
| 9 | IDS |
| 10 | BNW Developments |
| 11 | Sky View Real Estate Brokers LLC |
| 12 | Health and Safety – Dubai Municipality |
| 13 | Dubai Land Department |
| 14 | Novotel World Trade Centre LLC |
| 15 | Convergint Middle East and Africa |
| 16 | PIZZAEXPRESS UAE |
| 17 | Banke International Properties |
| 18 | Blue Ocean Corporation |
| 19 | AbbVie |
| 20 | Cisco |
| 21 | Dubai Digital Authority |
| 22 | A&A Associate |
| 23 | Media One Hotel |
| 24 | Hilti UAE |
| 25 | MetLife |
| 26 | Smart Salem |
| 27 | Weber Shandwick |
| 28 | STOREYS REAL ESTATE |
| 29 | STS Group |
| 30 | Westcon-Comstor |
| 31 | ARM Holding |
| 32 | InsuranceMarket.ae |
| 33 | Dubai Culture & Arts Authority |
| 34 | RNS Technology Services DMCC |
| 35 | Salesforce |
| 36 | Evolutions Project Management LLC |
| 37 | American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology |
| 38 | Global Feeder Shipping L.L.C |
| 39 | Telecommunications And Digital Government Regulatory Authority |
| 40 | Emirates Development Bank |
Full list of Best Workplaces in UAE 2026 — Small category (30 companies)
| # | Organisation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Matrix Bldg Waterproofing Fixing LLC |
| 2 | Aamro Freight and Shipping Services LLC |
| 3 | Luxe Port Trading LLC |
| 4 | Tesla Properties L.L.C |
| 5 | Adagio Premium Hotel Apartment Jumeirah the Palm |
| 6 | UXE Security Solutions |
| 7 | Genesys |
| 8 | CMS FINANCIAL LLC |
| 9 | Expereo |
| 10 | Ramfoam Containers Manufacturing LLC |
| 11 | ATS Shipping LLC |
| 12 | Chalet International Real Estate LLC |
| 13 | Union Square House Real Estate |
| 14 | Sahara Motors LLC |
| 15 | LAMAISON ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY AND REAL ESTATE L.L.C |
| 16 | Stryker |
| 17 | Excel Properties |
| 18 | Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority |
| 19 | BORGROLLSWARNER MIDDLE EAST LLC |
| 20 | Charterhouse |
| 21 | Sutherland |
| 22 | Ascentia |
| 23 | HSA GROUP |
| 24 | INNOVATION STAR CONSULTANTS |
| 25 | DNL Properties L.L.C. |
| 26 | Selfdrive |
| 27 | ibis One Central LLC |
| 28 | Ibis World Trade Centre LLC |
| 29 | CFI Financial Group |
| 30 | Faith Healthcare Group |
