Director - Destination & Community Operations

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  • United Arab Emirates
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
We are currently supporting a leading UAE developer on the appointment of a Director to lead the operational development and launch of a landmark, large-scale island destination.This is a unique opportunity to shape a wellness-led, mixed-use community, integrating residential, hospitality, lifestyle, and wellness experiences into a world-class destination.Key requirements:
  • 12+ years' experience in community development, destination management, or hospitality operations
  • Strong background in wellness-driven concepts (wellness resorts, retreats, lifestyle communities)
  • Experience in pre-opening / operational readiness for large-scale developments
  • Exposure to integrated ecosystems (residential, hospitality, retail, wellness)
  • Proven ability to deliver premium, experience-led communities
  • Strong stakeholder management across development, design, and operations
This role is ideal for someone who:
  • Understands how to design, activate, and manage communities with a wellness-first approach
  • Comes from a hospitality or wellness background (resorts, retreats, branded communities)
  • Has worked on large-scale master-planned destinations
  • Can translate vision into seamless, high-quality living experiences
DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTEDFOR MORE INFORMATIONCONTACT Ramon Garcia

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