Market Research Intern

Who we are

Delivery centres in Dubai and overseas support large implementation programs. Consultants are staffed across industries early on, then specialise after a few years. Every new hire gets a mentor outside their reporting line.

Overview

Smith & Abdullah is hiring a market research intern to study competitors, pricing and customer needs for our Strategy team. Remote within the UAE. The team meets in Dubai once a quarter, travel covered. You can set your own hours around a daily morning check-in. We talk mostly in Slack and hop on quick calls when something needs discussing.

Day to day

• Prepare slide decks presenting research findings to the team
• Estimate market size using public data, government statistics and industry reports
• Analyse survey results in Excel with pivot tables and charts
• Track competitor social media, ads and product launches every week
• Read app store and online reviews to find common complaints and requests

Who can apply

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027
• Available for the full internship period
• Based in the UAE for the duration of the internship
• Available 20 to 30 hours a week
• Must keep all research and company data confidential
• Good Excel or Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables and charts

What you get out of it

• Feedback from the strategy lead on every report you submit
• Running remote interviews and writing up findings clearly
• You will see your research used in real pricing and launch decisions
• Building comparison sheets and decks that managers actually read

Duration: 5 months

Start date: Dec 2026

Stipend: AED 4,600-AED 5,900 monthly

Perks

• Possibility of a full-time offer
• Internet allowance
• Flexible hours

We may close the role early, so do not wait too long to apply.

Duration: 5 months. Start: Dec 2026.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Smith & Abdullah.