Director, Development | Real Estate | Hospitality (Dubai, AE)

Al Futtaim Group
Dubai
Full timeFunction: Real Estate & Property ManagementExperience: 10-15 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Analytical thinking","Financial modeling","Problem-solving","Communication and negotiation"]

Lead end-to-end real estate development projects across the UAE and region, from opportunity identification and feasibility to planning, financing, and delivery. Own project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to protect timelines, cost, and quality. Collaborate with finance, design, project management, procurement, and external stakeholders (contractors, consultants, regulators) to manage risks, ensure compliance, and integrate sustainability and innovation.

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Al Futtaim Group
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Director, Development | Real Estate | Hospitality (Dubai, AE)

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end real estate development projects across the UAE and region, from opportunity identification and feasibility to planning, financing, and delivery. Own project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to protect timelines, cost, and quality. Collaborate with finance, design, project management, procurement, and external stakeholders (contractors, consultants, regulators) to manage risks, ensure compliance, and integrate sustainability and innovation.
Location: Dubai
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Real Estate & Property Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement strategic plans for real estate development projects aligned to organizational strategy and long-term vision.
  • •Conduct market research to identify opportunities, assess feasibility, and perform competitor analysis.
  • •Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial modeling; monitor costs and risks to meet financial objectives.
  • •Manage the full development lifecycle from inception through completion, ensuring milestones, timelines, and quality standards are met.
  • •Lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships with finance, design, procurement, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities, including risk and compliance oversight.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Real Estate, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or Business.
  • •10–15 years of experience in real estate development with a proven track record delivering large-scale, complex developments.
  • •Experience across all asset classes.
  • •Must have in-depth knowledge of local and regional real estate markets, regulations, and industry trends.
  • •Experience integrating sustainability and innovation into real estate development projects.
Experience:10-15 yearsReal estate developmentMENA regionMixed-use destinations
Education:Bachelor's in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business
Skills:LeadershipAnalytical thinkingFinancial modelingProblem-solvingCommunication and negotiation
Tech Stack:PowerPointEstate Master

Company Brief

Al Futtaim Group
Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified UAE conglomerate operating across automotive, retail, real estate, finance and services, representing 200+ global brands and serving customers across 20+ countries with over 40,000 employees.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Bootstrapped
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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