Overview
Real Estate Manager; Emirati Jobs in Dubai, UAE/Dubai at MRG Global
Position: Real Estate Manager (Emirati)
We are advising a leading regional retail group on the appointment of a UAE National Real Estate Manager to support the expansion and optimisation of its retail portfolio across the UAE and wider region.
This is a manager-level role within the in-house real estate function, focused on store acquisitions, lease renewals, and portfolio performance across fashion, home and lifestyle brands.
The Role
- Support delivery of the annual store opening programme, targeting approximately 14 to 15 new locations per year.
- Identify and evaluate new retail sites, assessing location quality, commercial viability and brand fit.
- Lead and support lease negotiations and renewals with major mall operators and landlords.
- Prepare site business cases and secure internal approvals across finance, legal and brand stakeholders.
- Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to optimisation decisions.
Candidate Requirements
- UAE National is mandatory for this role.
- You must currently be working within a retailer or mall management environment with direct exposure to retail store leasing and expansion. Candidates from third party real estate consultancies without in house retail experience will not be considered.
- Demonstrable experience in site sourcing, lease negotiations and retail network expansion within the UAE market.
- Strong commercial judgement and ability to manage cross functional stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel regionally as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate or related discipline is required.
Compensation
- Competitive monthly salary aligned to experience.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Corporate benefits in line with company policy.
To discuss in confidence, please apply or contact Stephanie Taylor (S) for an informal briefing call.
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Title: Real Estate Manager; Emirati
Company: MRG Global
Location: Dubai, UAE/Dubai
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