Director – Branded Residences

Overview

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