Master Planning Director
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About the Role
Amali Properties is looking for a Director of Master Planning to lead the vision and execution of master planning for ultra-luxury developments in Dubai. The role involves overseeing the planning process from concept to approval, managing consultants, and ensuring alignment with brand and commercial objectives.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the master planning process from concept development through authority approvals and project delivery across multiple ultra luxury developments
- Develop land use strategies, development frameworks, density studies, circulation networks, public realm concepts, and community planning solutions
- Manage and coordinate international and local master planning, urban design, landscape, infrastructure, and architecture consultants
- Evaluate site opportunities, feasibility studies, highest and best use scenarios, and development potential to maximize project value
- Drive the creation of innovative, sustainable, and future focused communities that enhance resident and visitor experiences
- Ensure seamless integration between architecture, landscape, infrastructure, transportation, and public realm design
- Lead master plan reviews and provide strategic direction to ensure alignment with Amali's vision and luxury development standards
- Ensure compliance with local planning regulations, authority requirements, zoning guidelines, and development controls
- Collaborate closely with Development, Design, Projects, Sales, Marketing, and Construction teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Present master planning concepts, strategies, and recommendations to senior leadership, investors, authorities, and key stakeholders
- Monitor global trends in urban planning, placemaking, sustainability, mobility, and luxury developments to continually elevate planning standards
- Conduct regular planning and design review workshops, monitor progress, and resolve planning related issues effectively
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline
- 15+ years of experience in master planning, urban design, or large scale development projects, including leadership positions
- Proven experience delivering luxury residential, mixed use, hospitality, waterfront, island, or large scale community developments
- Strong understanding of land use planning, urban design principles, infrastructure coordination, transportation planning, and placemaking strategies
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage internationally recognized planning and design consultants
- Strong commercial acumen with experience evaluating development feasibility and maximizing land value
- Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
- Deep understanding of UAE planning regulations, authority approvals, and development processes
- Strong strategic thinking, innovation mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence
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Company Description
- Amali Properties is a luxury real estate developer co founded by Mr. Ali Sajwani and Ms. Amira Sajwani, redefining modern luxury living through bespoke architecture, visionary design, and exceptional craftsmanship.
- With a growing portfolio of ultra luxury developments across the UAE, Amali is shaping the future of refined living through distinctive, design led spaces that blend privacy, sophistication, and innovation.
About the role
- We are looking for a highly accomplished Director – Master Planning to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of master planning initiatives across our portfolio of ultra luxury developments.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for creating world class master plans that seamlessly integrate architecture, landscape, mobility, infrastructure, and community experiences while ensuring alignment with Amali's brand vision, commercial objectives, and development strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the master planning process from concept development through authority approvals and project delivery across multiple ultra luxury developments.
- Develop land use strategies, development frameworks, density studies, circulation networks, public realm concepts, and community planning solutions.
- Manage and coordinate international and local master planning, urban design, landscape, infrastructure, and architecture consultants.
- Evaluate site opportunities, feasibility studies, highest and best use scenarios, and development potential to maximize project value.
- Drive the creation of innovative, sustainable, and future focused communities that enhance resident and visitor experiences.
- Ensure seamless integration between architecture, landscape, infrastructure, transportation, and public realm design.
- Lead master plan reviews and provide strategic direction to ensure alignment with Amali's vision and luxury development standards.
- Ensure compliance with local planning regulations, authority requirements, zoning guidelines, and development controls.
- Collaborate closely with Development, Design, Projects, Sales, Marketing, and Construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Present master planning concepts, strategies, and recommendations to senior leadership, investors, authorities, and key stakeholders.
- Monitor global trends in urban planning, placemaking, sustainability, mobility, and luxury developments to continually elevate planning standards.
- Conduct regular planning and design review workshops, monitor progress, and resolve planning related issues effectively.
Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in master planning, urban design, or large scale development projects, including leadership positions.
- Proven experience delivering luxury residential, mixed use, hospitality, waterfront, island, or large scale community developments.
- Strong understanding of land use planning, urban design principles, infrastructure coordination, transportation planning, and placemaking strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage internationally recognized planning and design consultants.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience evaluating development feasibility and maximizing land value.
- Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Deep understanding of UAE planning regulations, authority approvals, and development processes.
- Strong strategic thinking, innovation mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence.
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