Leasing Consultants – Prime Residential

Knight Frank MENA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Frank MENA is seeking experienced Leasing Consultants to join our Prime Residential team in Dubai. You will build and manage a premium landlord and tenant portfolio, advise on pricing and presentation, and close high-value leasing transactions with discretion for an international client base.

You will develop strong relationships, source new opportunities, and contribute to the growth of our Prime Residential business through expert market knowledge and proactive landlord acquisition.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ residential leasing experience in the UAE or an international luxury market.
• Proven track record within Prime or luxury residential real estate.
• Experience managing HNW/UHNW landlords and tenants.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai’s residential leasing market.
• Excellent sales, negotiation and closing skills.
• Strong communication and presentation capability.
• Strong relationship-building and client management skills.
• Commercially driven with a strong service mindset.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of RERA and Dubai Land Department requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of Prime and Super Prime leasing instructions.
• Develop trusted relationships with HNW/UHNW landlords and tenants.
• Generate new instructions through prospecting, referrals and personal networks.
• Conduct rental appraisals and provide market-led pricing advice.
• Advise landlords on positioning, presentation and leasing strategy.
• Match suitable tenants with Prime and Super Prime properties.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of rental values, stock and market conditions.
• Identify renewal, relocation and repeat-business opportunities.

Skills

Leasing experience

HNW/UHNW client handling

Dubai market knowledge

Negotiation

Sales technique

CRM proficiency

Presentation skills

Discretion

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

As Knight Frank enters its next phase of growth, we are looking to appoint experienced Leasing Consultants to join our expanding Prime Residential business. Our focus remains firmly on the Prime and Super Prime markets, and we are seeking high-performing individuals with proven experience advising HNW and UHNW clients within the luxury residential leasing sector.

As a Prime Residential Leasing Consultant, you will be responsible for developing and managing a high-quality portfolio of landlord and tenant relationships, securing premium leasing instructions and successfully concluding transactions across Dubai’s most sought-after residential communities. You will provide informed, discreet and commercially focused advice throughout the leasing journey, from initial instruction and market appraisal through to negotiation and tenancy completion.

You will also contribute to the continued growth of the Prime Residential business through proactive landlord acquisition, tenant sourcing, referral generation and strong market knowledge. This is an individual contributor role offering the opportunity to build your reputation within one of the world’s leading property consultancies while delivering an exceptional level of service to a sophisticated international client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of Prime and Super Prime leasing instructions.
• Develop trusted relationships with HNW/UHNW landlords and tenants.
• Generate new instructions through prospecting, referrals and personal networks.
• Conduct rental appraisals and provide market-led pricing advice.
• Advise landlords on positioning, presentation and leasing strategy.
• Qualify prospective tenants against property and landlord requirements.
• Match suitable tenants with Prime and Super Prime properties.
• Maintain regular landlord and tenant communication throughout the leasing process.
• Manage and grow a strong pipeline of instructions, applicants and opportunities.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of rental values, stock and market conditions.
• Identify new properties, communities and leasing opportunities.
• Conduct private viewings to exceptional professional standards.
• Negotiate rental terms and commercial conditions on behalf of clients.
• Progress leasing transactions efficiently from offer through to completion.
• Coordinate tenancy documentation, deposits and transaction requirements.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants, property managers and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of instructions, applicants and transactions.
• Ensure property listings and marketing information remain accurate and current.
• Develop relationships with referral partners, family offices and key introducers.
• Identify renewal, relocation and repeat-business opportunities.
• Collaborate across Knight Frank service lines to generate referrals and cross-selling opportunities.
• Contribute to marketing, networking and client engagement initiatives.
• Share relevant leasing intelligence and opportunities with the wider team.
• Deliver consistently high standards of discretion, service and professionalism.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when representing UHNW clients and private residences.
• Meet or exceed agreed monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Ensure all activity complies with Knight Frank Best Practice, RERA, Dubai Land Department, CDD and AML requirements.
• Ensure tenancy documentation and client communications meet Knight Frank standards.
• Undertake other responsibilities as required to support the Prime Residential business.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ residential leasing experience in the UAE or an international luxury market.
• Proven track record within Prime or luxury residential real estate.
• Experience managing HNW/UHNW landlords and tenants.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai’s residential leasing market.
• Excellent sales, negotiation and closing skills.
• Strong communication and presentation capability.
• Strong relationship-building and client management skills.
• Commercially driven with a strong service mindset.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of RERA and Dubai Land Department requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.