Director – Branded Residences
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We are conducting a confidential search for a commercially astute and operationally hands-on
Director - Residences Manager
- to lead the establishment of the residential operation under a well-recognised hospitality brand in the UAE which has launched a residence brand with 2000+ residences in the pipeline.
- The first branded residence is expected to open by end 2026.
- This role is critical in building the residential operating framework from the ground up ensuring regulatory compliance, structured brand standards, operational excellence, quality commitments, and sustainable asset performance.
- In this role, youll:
- Lead the operational setup and readiness of the brands residential asset
- Develop and formalise residential brand standards, service frameworks, and governance structures
- Ensure full compliance with UAE residential and short-term letting regulations, including tourism and municipality requirements
- Manage holiday home licensing, registration, and operational governance where applicable
- Establish reporting structures, performance metrics, and cost control mechanisms
- Oversee third-party operators, vendors, and service providers
- Manage owner and resident relations with professionalism and discretion
- Support long-term asset value enhancement and portfolio growth initiatives
- Youll thrive in this role if you:
- Have prior experience managing residential communities, serviced residences, or branded residential assets within the UAE
- Possess strong working knowledge of UAE regulations governing residential operations and short-term letting
- Have been involved in launching or structuring residential operations from early stages
- Understand DTCM / tourism authority compliance frameworks
- Bring exposure from reputable developers or hospitality-linked residential portfolios
- Combine operational discipline with commercial awareness
- Present yourself confidently and manage stakeholders with maturity
- Are comfortable building structure where none yet exists
- Are motivated to grow within a new residential vertical
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