Events Manager - Freelancer (m/f/d)

Halian; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A multinational property development company in Dubai is looking for an experienced Events Manager on a freelance basis. The ideal candidate will possess 5-6 years of experience in luxury event management and a proven ability to deliver sophisticated events for ultra-high-net-worth audiences. Key responsibilities include overseeing the full lifecycle of luxury events, managing vendors, and ensuring exceptional brand storytelling. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a prestigious company focused on high-value sales and engagement.

Qualifications

• 5 to 6 years in luxury event management, hospitality, or high-end real estate.
• Proven ability to deliver sophisticated, high-impact events for UHNW audiences.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of ultra-luxury events from planning to execution.
• Ideate premium branded giveaway concepts meeting market expectations.
• Curate guest journeys with meticulous detail and refined hospitality.
• Collaborate with Sales, BD, and Marketing on engagement experiences.
• Manage vendors and agencies to ensure brand excellence.
• Oversee event proposals, budgets, timelines, and operational plans.

Skills

Luxury event management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Creative vision

Job description

Client:

Our client is a luxurious, multinational property development company located in the United Arab Emirates. They are seeking an experienced Events Manager to join their team on a freelance basis.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in promoting high-end events and working with luxury brands.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of ultra-luxury events, previews, and celebration experiences — from planning and creative development to on‑site execution and post‑event closure — ensuring each activation elevates the brand and supports high‑value sales.
• Ideate and develop premium concepts for branded broker giveaways that meet market expectations and our client's standards, while briefing and managing the right high‑quality suppliers and vendors to ensure exceptional production and finish.
• Curate exceptional guest journeys with refined hospitality, meticulous detail, and seamless end‑to‑end delivery.
• Work closely with Sales, BD, and Marketing to design experiences that engage top‑tier brokers based on the brief supplied by BD.
• Manage and brief premium vendors and event agencies, ensuring all creative, production, and service elements reflect the brand’s standards of excellence.
• Oversee event proposals, budgets, timelines, and operational plans with precision, delivering flawless events within the defined scope.
• Maintain consistent brand storytelling across all touchpoints — décor, staging, F&B, invitations, digital displays, and onsite experience.
• Produce post‑event insights, marketing assessment, and recommendations to strengthen future activations.

Your Qualifications:

• 5 to 6 years in luxury event management, hospitality, or high‑end real estate.
• Proven ability to deliver sophisticated, high‑impact events for UHNW audiences.
• Strong creative vision, operational discipline, and stakeholder management.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

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