Development Intern - Summer 2026

Thegarrettcointern; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A multifamily development firm is seeking a Development Intern in Dubai to support the development team during the design and entitlement process. This role involves task management, research, and learning the development process. Ideal candidates are passionate learners with strong organizational skills and are currently enrolled in relevant degree programs.

Benefits

Real-World Experience

Mentorship from industry experts

Growth and Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Eager to learn about the Development process and bring projects to life.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive, willing to support at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Track development tasks and work them to completion.
• Support a Development Manager and enhance their efficiency.
• Research topics related to project needs.

Skills

Strong excel skills

Strong written and verbal skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Urban Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Garrett Companies is a full-service multifamily development, construction, and property management team with offices in Denver (CO), Indianapolis (IN), and Nashville (TN).

We develop, build, and manage multifamily projects in 22 states — working together at every level to become the most successful multifamily developers in the country. Our superior strategies and award-winning culture span across 18,000+ apartments to date, and our expert trend forecasting helps us deliver living options that quickly find success in their unique markets. To make living and investing in our properties even better, we pair that expertise with mixed-use, retail, office, and restaurant development through trusted partners and in-house brands.

At The Garrett Companies, we are passionate about turning visions into reality! As leaders in the multifamily industry, we pride ourselves in creating communities that positively impact the markets we are in, and our residents can proudly call home.

What You’ll be Doing:

The Development Intern will serve as a support resource for the Development team during the design and entitlement process, specifically after site identification.

Major Objectives:

• Track a working list of development tasks and efficiently work them to completion.
• Be the key support partner with a Development Manager and enable them to work more efficiently and effectively.
• Identify ways to systemize reoccurring tasks and implement improvements related to such.
• Research topics and summarize findings as they relate to specific project needs.
• Learn about the process of development and be assigned tasks that could involve design management, risk assessment, contract and schedule management.
• Be a problem solver. As a member of the Development team of The Garrett Companies, we solve problems.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learn and understand industry specific terms.
• Work in unison with other departments to communicate and gather appropriate information.
• Assist Development team members in specific tasks related to the development process and construction handoff.

What We’re Looking For:

You are driven, actively demonstrating your willingness to learn from both from the internship program curriculum and from the team of professionals you will work alongside. You are:

• A Passionate Learner: Eager to learn about the Development process and bringing a project to life – bring your enthusiasm and curiosity!
• A Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with others – teamwork is essential in our industry.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills – accuracy matters.
• Have a Proactive Attitude: Self-motivated and proactive – take initiative and contribute positively to the team.

Skills for Success:

• Strong excel skills and related macro programming, power point, web search engines.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and for multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and with a team of professionals as needed.

Educational Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Urban Planning or some other relevant field.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be an excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Skills and experience with marketing, public speaking, and presentations is a plus.

Prerequisites (these are the most important items):

• Relentless problem-solving skills.
• Will never claim the work of others as their own.
• We are trend setters and standards breakers. Our intent is to consistently surprise our audiences by being excellent.
• Ability to anticipate.
• Understanding the difference between causation and correlation.
• We are all broom pushers. Every member of our team is willing to work and support at all levels.

Perks of the Internship:

• Real-World Experience
• Mentorship: Learn from industry experts and build relationships that will help facilitate your career.
• Growth and Learning: At The Garrett Companies, we believe that Culture = People. That’s why we provide an array of opportunities for our interns to grow as individuals, including applicable learning opportunities, professional development, and more.