The Address Downtown is just one of Emaar Hospitality Group's extensive portfolio. The Address Downtown is just one of Emaar Hospitality Group's extensive portfolio.

The eight finalists have been revealed for Emaar Hospitality Group's 'World's Greatest Hospitality Talent' competition, and were interviewed by Hotelier Middle East before casting week.

The competition was open to candidates below the age of 26 from anywhere in the world, and hopefuls sent through a personal video for shortlisting. The one-week 'casting' will take place from July 22-26 in Dubai, and the judges have been confirmed to select the winner. The winner will undergo a three-year training under Emaar Hospitality Group’s senior leaders and work across the board to gain hands-on insights on corporate hospitality leadership. 

Applications were sent through from countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Canada, USA, Australia, China, Singapore, India, France, UK, Portugal, South Africa, West African nations, Switzerland and The Netherlands, among others.

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