Development Director - High-End Luxury Residential Downtown Project - Dubai

About us : Dokainish& Company is a global organization that has been providing world class professional consultancy services since 2011. We have recently launched our MENA operations, headquartered in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. This expansion supports our strategy to serve government and private sector clients in capital projects across construction, infrastructure, energy, and commercial developments.

Overview

Dokainish& Company is seeking an experienced Development Director to lead the delivery of a high-end luxury residential project in downtown Dubai. From owning the business plan, asset brief, and end-to-end delivery, from concept refinement through handover. We need someone experienced with technical excellence, financial discipline, and market-leading product positioning. This is a full-time position, and the selected candidate must be based in Dubai, or in the UAE, willing to independently relocate to Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive business plans and asset briefs for ultra-luxury residential development.
• Establish financial KPIs and cost estimation frameworks; track development budgets against targets.
• Lead design coordination ensuring specifications justify premium pricing and competitive differentiation.
• Manage consultant teams (architects, engineers, specialists) and contractor interfaces.
• Define unit mix, specification standards, and amenity programs aligned to target customer profiles.
• Drive value engineering without compromising luxury positioning or design intent.
• Coordinate with sales / marketing on product positioning, pricing strategy, and launch sequencing.
• Ensure delivery timelines support go-to-market strategy and absorption targets.
• Navigate authority approvals, permitting, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor market trends and competitive landscape; recommend product adjustments.

Background & Requirements

What Success Looks Like

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