Associate Director - Development - Jumeirah Group & Corporate

Jumeirah Group - Other locations; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an Associate Director - Development to drive regional growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This role involves leading high-value development opportunities, managing the full lifecycle of projects, and negotiating key agreements with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess solid experience in hotel development and strong negotiation skills. Attractive benefits include a supportive work environment and competitive tax-free salary in UAE Dirhams.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Learning & Development programmes

Colleague discounts on hotel stays

Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance

Qualifications

• Solid experience in the hospitality industry and hotel development.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and execute high-value development opportunities.
• Strong negotiation skills with industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional growth by securing development opportunities.
• Manage the full development lifecycle including feasibility coordination.
• Negotiate contracts and shape agreements for growth.
• Support and represent the brand at industry events.

Skills

Hotel development

Negotiation

Financial modelling

Market research

Job description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an AssociateDirector - Development to join Jumeirah Group & Corporate, following an internal promotional move.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead regional growth across Europe, Middle East and/or Asia by securing high-value development opportunities that expand the hotel and residences portfolio, strengthen brand presence in new markets, and support Jumeirah’s Mission 2030 to double the portfolio.
• Manage the full development lifecycle, including sourcing, preliminary assessments, feasibility coordination, design workshops, contract negotiations, internal governance processes, and handover to Technical Services - ensuring projects are progressed with discipline, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
• Drive site identification and evaluation through feasibility studies, financial modelling, market research, and due diligence to select opportunities that match the company’s vision and accelerate international expansion.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships by negotiating with owners, developers, and family businesses, working closely with legal, feasibility, brand, operations and finance teams to shape agreements that enable sustainable and scalable growth.
• Support the regional team by providing direction, clear communication, and strategic insight to senior leadership, while representing the brand externally at industry events and conferences.
• Oversee full development lifecycles—planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and quality control—while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with brand and strategic priorities.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Solid experience in the hospitality industry, with a strong track record in hotel development, real estate, or related fields in Europe, Middle East and/or Asia.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and execute high-value development opportunities.
• Strong negotiation capabilities with owners, developers, and stakeholders, backed by a well-established industry network across Europe, Middle East and/or Asia.
• Strong experience negotiating HMAs and Branded Residences Agreements.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder development processes with precision and speed.

About the Benefits

At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by combining rewarding financial incentives, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Incentive programmes aligned with leadership performance
• Competitive tax‑free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)