Cluster Government Relation Manager

Minor Hotels (Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor Hotels (Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel) seeks a mid-senior Government Relations Manager in Dubai, UAE to lead visa processing and regulatory compliance. You will liaise with MOHRE, GDRFA, Dubai Municipality, and DED while overseeing permits and licenses essential to a luxury hotel.

The role requires proven government liaison experience in hospitality, strong UAE regulatory knowledge, and the ability to multitask across busy shift patterns within a luxury property.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Government Relation Manager or similar role.
• Experience in a luxury hotel with at least 500 keys.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and government regulations.
• Willingness to work in shifts and multitask efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processing of all visa types (employment, residence, guest/entertainer).
• Liaise with MOHRE, GDRFA, Dubai Municipality, and DED.
• Monitor renewal of permits and licenses (hotel trade, liquor, civil defense).
• Ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements to minimize penalties.
• Handle immigration/labour submissions for cancelled/absconding employees.

Skills

Government relations

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Active listening

Flexibility

Job description

Minor Hotels (Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Dubai, UAE

Not Specified

Proven work experience as a Government Relation Manager or similar role; Previous experience in a large hotel with at least 500 keys in a luxury property required; Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and government regulations; Active listening and effective communication skills; Flexibility to work in shifts; Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Full Opportunity Brief

This is a full-time, mid-senior level position within the hospitality sector (Minor Hotels, specifically Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel) in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on government liaison, regulatory compliance, and administrative processing of visas and permits.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee processing of all types of visas (employment, residence, guest/entertainer).
• Liaise with government authorities including MOHRE, GDRFA, Dubai Municipality, and DED.
• Monitor renewal of permits and licenses (hotel trade license, liquor trading license, civil defense certificates).
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements to minimize penalties.
• Handle immigration/labour office submissions for cancelled/absconding employees.

Eligibility Criteria

• Proven work experience as a Government Relation Manager or similar role.
• Previous experience in a large hotel (at least 500 keys) in a luxury property is required.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and government regulations.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and strong multitasking skills.