Skilled Pakistani Talent
for GCC Businesses

Workspace, workforce, and business support - all under one roof.

Gulf Desk Services provides you dedicated staff from our supervised office in Pakistan - we handle recruitment, onboarding, equipment, and payroll, so you get a productive team member without the cost of a local hire.

Build your presence. Build your team. Grow with Gulf Desk.

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About Us

Your Partner for
Business Growth
in the GCC

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GULF DESK SERVICES • GULF DESK SERVICES •

Gulf Desk Services is a business solutions provider in Lahore, Pakistan helping companies establish, expand, and operate across the GCC. We bring together professional workspaces, workforce solutions, and business support so you can focus on growth instead of overhead. With a presence spanning the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, we combine local market knowledge with practical, hands-on support.

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Our Services

Everything Your Business Needs, Under One Roof

From workspace to workforce to business support - Gulf Desk Services gives you the tools to establish, expand, or operate across the GCC, without the overhead.

  • Flexible workspace and office solutions, ready when you are
  • End-to-end recruitment, screening, and workforce support
  • Dedicated account support across every stage of your GCC journey
  • One partner covering the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain
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Recruitment & Onboarding

Candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, offer coordination, and employment documentation setup.

Workspace Management

Dedicated office seat with internet and power backup, on-site supervision, and office consumables.

HR & Payroll

Attendance and leave management, employee documentation, and monthly salary processing.

Reporting & Support

Regular status updates, attendance reports, issue escalation, and dedicated point of contact.

Our Industries

Built for Industries Across the GCC

Supporting every major sector across the GCC.

Tech & IT

Supporting the region's fastest-growing digital sector.

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Real Estate & Construction

Workforce and support for builders and developers.

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Retail & FMCG

Staffing and operations support for consumer-facing businesses.

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Finance & Banking

Reliable support for financial institutions.

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Energy & Oil and Gas

Experienced workforce for the region's energy sector.

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Sales & Marketing

Teams that drive growth and visibility.

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Professional Services

Support for consultancies, law firms, and agencies.

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Education & Training

Staffing solutions for schools and training providers.

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Inside the Back Office

Where Your Employee Will Work

A look at the kind of managed workspace we provide for your dedicated employee in our office based in Lahore, Pakistan.

Our Process

Client & Candidate Journey

Two journeys, one seamless process - see exactly what happens at every step, whether you're hiring or being hired.

1 Day

01 Inquiry

Tell us what you need - roles, headcount, and timeline - through a quick call or form.

2-3 Days

02 Consultation

We dig into your requirements and map out the right workspace, workforce, or support solution.

3-5 Days

03 Proposal & Agreement

You receive a clear proposal covering scope, pricing, and timeline - we finalize once you're happy.

1-2 Weeks

04 Onboarding & Delivery

We onboard your team or set up your workspace, with a dedicated point of contact throughout.

Hiring in the UAE Comes With Hidden Costs

Beyond the monthly salary, every hire brings recruitment fees, visa processing, office space, and admin overhead most businesses don't plan for.

Recruitment Costs

Finding qualified talent requires agencies, job ads, screening, interviews, and valuable management time.

Visa & Work Permit

Visa processing, labor approvals, medical exams, Emirates ID, and compliance add costs and delays.

Office Space

Every employee needs workspace, furniture, internet, utilities, and ongoing office maintenance.

Meet Gulf Desk Services

Key Benefits to the Client

  • Single point of coordination for all employee-related activities
  • Reduced internal administrative workload with better visibility
  • Transparent service-fee structure
  • Streamlined recruitment, onboarding, and reporting
  • Scalable support as employee needs grow

Other Gulf Desk Services

Additional service lines available:

ERPNext Implementation & Support

System setup, configuration, and ongoing support for finance, accounting, inventory, HR, and payroll.

AI Advisory & Training

Guidance on AI integration with hands-on team training.

The Cost Difference

One UAE Hire, Or a Full Dedicated Employee

The same role costs a fraction when the employee works from our office instead of yours. Here's what a mid-level accountant looks like, side by side.

Hiring locally in the UAE

Full in-house cost
  • Monthly salaryAED 9,000
  • Visa & sponsorshipAED 1,000
  • Accommodation allowanceAED 3,000
  • Gratuity & benefitsAED 1,200
  • Office desk & equipmentAED 1,500
  • Recruitment & onboardingAED 800
Effective monthly cost≈ AED 16,500

With GDS

  • Dedicated full-time employeeIncluded
  • Visa & sponsorshipNot required
  • AccommodationNot required
  • Gratuity & benefitsWe handle
  • Office, desk & equipmentIncluded
  • Recruitment & HRIncluded

Figures are illustrative for a mid-level accountant and vary by role, seniority, and hours. Ask us for a tailored quote for your exact requirement.

Our Approach

From First Call to Ongoing Support

A simple, guided path - from understanding your needs to keeping your team running smoothly long after they start.

01

Discover Needs

We learn your role requirements, team culture, and timeline in detail.

02

Match & Deliver

We source, screen, and deliver vetted candidates who fit your needs.

03

Onboard

We handle visas, contracts, and workspace setup for a smooth start.

04

Support

Our team stays on hand for ongoing HR, payroll, and admin support.

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Ready to Simplify Your Business Operations?

Let Gulf Desk Services handle recruitment, workspace, and back-office support - so you can focus on running your business.

Our Results

Proof in the Numbers

98%

Client Satisfaction Rate

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M
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4.9

Based on 180+ reviews

“Gulf Desk Services handled our recruitment and back-office setup end to end. What impressed us most was how quickly they matched us with a qualified candidate and how smooth the onboarding was.”

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Operations Lead

Logistics Company, Dubai

Coverage

Front Office in UAE. Your team in Lahore, Pakistan.

Your business is managed from GCC while your dedicated employees work from our back office in Lahore, Pakistan.

Lahore - Back Office
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Let's Start Your Project

Get in touch and we'll help you find the right setup for your team - whether that's a single hire or a fully managed back office, so you can focus on growth instead of admin.

Hi We're Gulf Desk Services

Recruitment, workspace, and back-office support - built around how your business actually runs, so you can focus on growth instead of admin.