Director - Residential & Commercial | Real Estate | Asset Management

Notes for Muhajirs: This is a senior leadership role over a residential and commercial property portfolio, including Dubai Festival City, with full profit and loss accountability. It suits a leader with 20 or more years in asset and property management and strong UAE or GCC market exposure.

About the role: The Director leads the strategic and operational performance of the residential and commercial portfolio, driving asset value growth, revenue optimisation and tenant satisfaction. Duties include developing asset strategies and annual and 5-year asset plans, managing the full profit and loss statement of each asset, creating budgets, forecasts and capital expenditure plans, and leading commercial leasing across retail and office segments plus residential leasing and sales. The role serves as senior point of contact for VIP tenants, oversees in-house and outsourced facilities management teams, leads capital improvements and lifecycle upgrades, oversees service charge budgets with RERA compliance, monitors market trends and competitor positioning, and leads and mentors the asset management team.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, with a Master's degree such as an MBA or MSc in Real Estate or Asset Management preferred. 20+ years of experience in asset and property management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing large mixed-use portfolios. Proven record of managing income-producing residential and commercial real estate assets. Strong exposure to the UAE or GCC market is essential. Experience in design input, lease structuring and service charge governance, with experience in freehold properties advantageous. Strategic financial and commercial acumen, strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Source: Bayt, 10 Nov 2026