Director - Master Development - Real Estate Developer - UAE

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate entity in Dubai is seeking a Director - Development to take ownership of large-scale master developments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex real estate projects, with a strong focus on planning, execution, and adding long-term value. This role offers a competitive salary, professional work environment, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

A competitive salary package

Opportunities to work on high-profile projects

Access to career development and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years' experience in development management-related roles.
• Comprehensive understanding of design disciplines including master planning and architecture.
• UAE / GCC experience is a must-have.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage phased rollout strategies for large-scale communities.
• Oversee formulation of development budgets and guide integrated master programmes.
• Steer projects through all key stages from concept to detailed design.

Skills

Development

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, architecture, civil engineering, or similar

Job description

Take ownership of large-scale master developments, leading the full development lifecycle from project origination and market strategy to design coordination and infrastructure rollout. This role is ideal for a development expert who thrives in shaping end-to-end real estate projects, with a strong focus on planning, execution, and driving long-term value across mixed-use portfolios. This role will focus on city-wide master development.

Client Details

A leading real estate entity driving some of the region's most ambitious master-planned communities. Known for its long-term vision, structured environment, and diverse portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets.

Description

1. Shape the overall positioning and distinct value proposition of master communities, their districts, and individual plots.
2. Develop and manage phased rollout strategies for large-scale communities or portfolios, aligning product release with funding plans, market absorption, and delivery timelines.
3. Craft comprehensive product briefs outlining vision, scope, and key development parameters across masterplans and their components.
4. Oversee the formulation of development budgets, ensuring clarity on total costs and detailed allocation across hard and soft elements.
5. Steer projects through all key stages—from early concept and design direction to detailed design—alongside the design leadership team.
6. Review and guide integrated master programmes covering development timelines, infrastructure planning, and product release schedules.
7. Support feasibility assessments with early revenue and cost modeling to evaluate profitability and inform strategic decision-making.
8. Provide direction on market segmentation and product alignment by defining primary and secondary target audiences and product fit.
9. Collaborate with design leads to ensure infrastructure, engineering, statutory, and delivery factors are fully integrated into the development process.

Profile

A successful Director - Development should have:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, architecture, civil engineering, or similar.
• 10 to 15 years' experience in development management-related roles, preferably with leading developers on large-scale master communities.
• Comprehensive understanding of fundamentals of various design disciplines, including master planning, architecture, landscape, and interior design.
• Sophisticated knowledge of basic financial principles, especially related to real estate.
• UAE / GCC experience is a must-have.
• Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary package.
• A permanent, full-time position based in Dubai.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects.
• A supportive and professional work environment.
• Access to career development and growth opportunities.

If you are passionate about leading construction projects and have the expertise to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply today.

Skills

development