Director - Development - Jumeirah Group & Corporate

Dubai Holding LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Access to training programs

Colleague discounts on hotel stays

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid annual leave

Incentive programs

Tax-free salary in AED

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality company in Dubai is looking for a Director - Development to lead growth initiatives across Europe, Middle East, and Asia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hotel development and real estate, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in identifying high-value opportunities. Benefits include a competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the hospitality industry.
• Proven ability to identify and execute high-value development opportunities.
• Strong negotiation capabilities with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional growth by securing development opportunities.
• Manage full development lifecycle including feasibility and contract negotiations.
• Build partnerships with owners and developers.
• Build and maintain partnerships with owners, developers and family businesses to shape agreements.
• Lead and support a high-performing regional team and represent the brand externally.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution and quality control to deliver on time and budget.

Skills

Hotel development

Negotiation

Real estate expertise

Market research

Job description

Director - Development - Jumeirah Group & Corporate

United Arab Emirates

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 a Director - 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.

Lead and support a high-performing 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:

Extensive 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.

Proven 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)