MBB middle East

Hi there,

I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:

• It's important to note that each of the MBB has a presence in the Middle East, and each firm has a variety of offices and locations to choose from. It's not appropriate for me to comment on which offices may be considered more or less attractive to potential employees, as this is a highly subjective judgment that can depend on a wide range of factors, such as an individual's personal and professional goals, preferences, and circumstances.
• I recommend doing your own research and considering what is most important to you when deciding which office to apply to. Some factors you may want to consider include the types of projects and industries the office works with, the firm's culture and values, the location and quality of life in the city where the office is located, and the career development opportunities available at the office.
• It's also worth keeping in mind that the consulting industry is highly dynamic, and the attractiveness of a particular office can change over time based on a variety of factors, such as the firm's growth and success, the local market conditions, and the specific needs and priorities of the firm and its clients.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to address your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there, 

Good to know what you want to avoid, right :) 

Typically people don't want to go to Doha or Riyadh. But I think it's rather because they want to go to Dubai and then offices like Doha fall towards the bottom of their priority list. 

Needless to say, try to think on your own what makes most sense for you. Sometimes it can even be more advantageous from a competitive point of view to go for a less ‘wanted’ office. 

Best,

Cristian

Hey there,

That solely depends on your preferences about where to spend your days off.

From personal travel experience in the region and my client's preferences, it appears that most people try to avoid Doha/Qatar.

Cheers,

Florian

Hello,

Totally depends on you my friend! Here are some things (+/-) to think about:

1) Middle East generally vs rest of the world:

+ Less/No taxes

+ Higher salaries

+ Great weather 8 months of the year

+ Best positioned for travelling anywhere

+ Undergoing massive transformation compared to mature markets, so much more interesting consulting work

- Less outdoorsy activities compared to rest of the world

2) Dubai: 

+ Modern/western city

- Lots of travelling to clients! (Sometimes every week)

2) Riyadh:

+ Pays the highest

+ Minimal travelling

- Traditional/conservative city (but it's changing rapidly)

3) Doha:

+ Least travelling (most projects are inside Doha itself)

+ More modern than Riyadh

- Small market, office size, city size

Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions about the Middle East :)

All the best!

Rushabh

The one that you like the least!

Which is discovered through your own research, networking, and figuring out what you want/don't want…

Interesting phrasing! Typically, the question is asked the other way round, which makes it more inviting to answer…

In any case, this depends entirely on your personal background and criteria for what makes a good place to live and work. Person A might really enjoy being based out of KSA and avoid Dubai, while person B might feel the other way round, based on their situation and preferences.

Have you given some thought about your personal situation and preferences, and if so, would you like to share so we can give a more refined answer?