Facility Coordinator Job Description UAE 2025
A Facility Coordinator in UAE earns between AED 60,000 and AED 120,000 per year. The role coordinates maintenance requests, manages contractors, tracks service orders, and supports the facilities management team using a CMMS system.
The Facility Coordinator role in UAE operates under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) regulates all mainland employment contracts.
All employment contracts in UAE must comply with Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Mainland UAE roles require Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) approved contracts. End-of-service gratuity is 21 days per year for the first 5 years and 30 days per year thereafter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Facility Coordinator earn in UAE?
A Facility Coordinator in UAE earns AED 60,000–120,000 per year. Roles in Abu Dhabi government-linked organisations and large multinational corporations pay at the upper end. Free zone and private sector roles pay at the lower to mid range.
What experience does a Facility Coordinator need in UAE?
UAE employers require 2–5 years of relevant experience for Facility Coordinator positions. Candidates with professional qualifications and UAE or GCC market experience are preferred.
How does RFS recruit Facility Coordinators?
RFS sources Facility Coordinator candidates from its UAE facilities management network. A shortlist of 3 to 5 pre-screened candidates is delivered within 48 to 72 hours. The retained search fee is 15 to 18 percent of first-year total compensation.
What a Facility Coordinator does in UAE
A Facility Coordinator in UAE provides operational and administrative support across the FM function, coordinating maintenance requests, vendor scheduling, inspection bookings, and helpdesk management for a building or property portfolio to ensure facilities operate smoothly every day.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the FM helpdesk and log all maintenance requests and service calls in the CAFM system
- Coordinate planned maintenance scheduling with the maintenance team and service contractors
- Follow up on open work orders and ensure jobs are closed within SLA timelines
- Coordinate UAE Civil Defence and municipality inspection bookings and site access arrangements
- Manage FM contractor access, induction, and permit-to-work documentation
- Maintain FM records including equipment manuals, warranties, and service agreements
- Assist with move-in and move-out coordination for UAE tenants and occupiers
- Procure FM consumables, spare parts, and materials from UAE suppliers
- Manage FM admin tasks including purchase orders, invoices, and supplier correspondence
- Produce weekly FM activity reports for the Facility Operations Manager
Qualifications required
- Diploma or Bachelor degree in facilities management, engineering, or business administration
- 1 to 4 years FM coordination experience in UAE commercial or residential property
- Proficiency in CAFM systems (IBM Maximo, Archibus, or ServiceNow FM module)
- UAE Civil Defence fire safety and municipality inspection coordination awareness
- Strong organisational and communication skills for multi-vendor coordination
- Arabic language skills preferred for UAE contractor, tenant, and authority management
- UAE driving licence preferred for multi-site coordination roles
- Microsoft Office proficiency for FM reporting and administration
Facility Coordinator salary by employer type in UAE
| Employer type | Annual salary (AED) |
|---|---|
| Large UAE corporate or developer FM team | 80,000–140,000 |
| IFM service provider UAE (Imdaad, Farnek, Emrill) | 70,000–130,000 |
| Government entity FM operations (UAE) | 80,000–145,000 |
| Retail or hospitality FM team (UAE) | 75,000–135,000 |
Contract terms for this role in UAE
Facility Coordinator roles carry a 30 day notice period in UAE. Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 applies to your end-of-service gratuity at 21 days basic salary per year for the first five years.
Hire a Facility Coordinator in UAE or Saudi Arabia
RFS delivers a shortlist in 48 to 72 hours. Retained search fee: 15 to 18 percent of first-year total compensation. 6-month replacement guarantee.
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UAE Market Data — Facility Coordinator 2025
Salary Range (AED/month)
AED 8,000 – 40,000 (varies by seniority)
Tax-free. Source: Michael Page UAE 2026, Indeed UAE 2025
Industry
Facilities — UAE & GCC
Required Certifications (UAE Market)
CFM (Certified Facility Manager) / FMP. PMP for large projects. NEBOSH for HSE-adjacent roles. LEED for sustainability roles.
UAE-Specific Regulatory Skills
UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, Dubai Civil Defence regulations, DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) compliance, Abu Dhabi ADWEA standards, Green Building Regulations (Dubai Municipality).
RFS HR Consultancy places facility coordinator professionals across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider UAE and GCC. View our facility management recruitment agency UAE or check the UAE salary guide 2025.
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