Exhibition Specialist

TalentsTide; Dubai; On-site; AED 187,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentsTide is recruiting an Exhibition Specialist for a Dubai Government entity. You will plan and deliver permanent and temporary exhibitions, coordinating with contractors and suppliers while ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are met.

The role requires 5+ years in exhibition planning or delivery, experience with museums or heritage projects, and strong project management, communication and problem-solving skills. On-site work in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in exhibition planning or delivery.
• Experience managing project timelines, budgets, contractors and installation activities.
• Experience in museums, galleries, cultural institutions, heritage projects or collections management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver permanent and temporary exhibitions, ensuring projects meet timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Develop exhibition plans, project schedules, budgets and feasibility assessments.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders during development and installation.
• Support tendering, procurement, cost monitoring and project reporting.
• Coordinate placement and display of museum objects and exhibition materials, following display and handling practices.
• Support integration of audiovisual and interactive technologies.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and propose solutions.
• Ensure exhibitions meet technical, operational and preservation requirements.

Skills

Exhibition design

Display methods

Audiovisual tech

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Architecture/Business Admin/PM

Job description

Job Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode:

On-site

Date Posted:

12 October 2026

Job Description / Role:

Talents Tide is seeking a qualified Exhibition Specialist for a Dubai Government entity.

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with experience in exhibition planning and delivery, ideally within museums, galleries, cultural institutions or heritage environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver permanent and temporary exhibitions, ensuring projects meet agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Develop exhibition plans, project schedules, budgets and feasibility assessments.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders throughout exhibition development and installation.
• Support tendering, procurement, cost monitoring and project reporting.
• Coordinate the placement and display of museum objects and exhibition materials, following appropriate display and handling practices.
• Support the integration of audiovisual, interactive and other exhibition technologies.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Ensure exhibitions meet relevant technical, operational and preservation requirements.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in exhibition planning, project coordination or exhibition delivery.
• Experience managing project timelines, budgets, contractors and installation activities.
• Experience in museums, galleries, cultural institutions, heritage projects or collections management is highly desirable.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Architecture, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of exhibition design, display methods, and audiovisual or interactive technologies.
• Strong project management, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

Up to AED 28,000 per month

Nationality:

UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company:

A recruitment and talent solutions provider supporting employers with hiring across commercial, technical and administrative roles. It helps organisations in the Gulf identify, assess and place candidates for permanent and contract positions.

Company Industry:

Government

Department / Functional Area:

Exhibitions

Closing Date:

12 November 2026