Vice President – Leasing | Entertainment Assets – Dubai – Michael Page International (UAE) Limited
This role oversees all leasing activities, including tenant negotiations, lease administration, market analysis and team leadership. Assets include: Entertainment destinations, Theme parks and attractions, Lifestyle destinations, Retail and F&B assets Outdoor lifestyle and recreation assets
The VP of Leasing plays a critical role in maximizing occupancy, rental income and tenant mix to support financial and strategic objectives.
Client Details
Our client is a leading UAE based entertainment, leisure and destination development platform managing a diverse portfolio of large scale attractions, lifestyle destinations, retail and entertainment assets across the region.
Description
[ Develop and implement the overall leasing strategy across a multi billion portfolio of retail, F&B, entertainment and lifestyle assets
[ Drive portfolio performance through tenant mix optimisation, commercial positioning and strategic leasing initiatives
[ Lead leasing activities across new leases, renewals, relocations, expansions and strategic partnerships
[ Build and maintain relationships with high profile tenants, operators, brokers, investors and industry stakeholders
[ Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable leasing terms while maximising long term asset value and revenue generation
[ Analyse market trends, customer behaviour and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and enhance portfolio performance
[ Collaborate closely with senior leadership on asset positioning, destination strategy and long term portfolio planning initiatives
[ Oversee leasing performance metrics including occupancy levels, revenue forecasting, lease expiries and commercial reporting
[ Lead, mentor and develop high performing leasing teams while working closely with marketing, finance, legal and operations functions
Profile
A successful Vice President – Leasing should have:
[ 15+ years of experience within leasing, commercial real estate or destination led retail environments, including senior leadership exposure managing large scale portfolios
[ Strong background in retail, F&B and lifestyle leasing with proven success driving commercial performance and tenant partnerships
[ Deep understanding of the UAE and GCC retail landscape, tenant ecosystem and evolving consumer trends
[ Demonstrated experience leading high value leasing negotiations, stakeholder management and strategic commercial partnerships
[ Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing high performing leasing and commercial teams
[ Strong commercial, financial and operational acumen with the ability to drive revenue growth, portfolio optimisation and long term asset value
[ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate or a related discipline. MBA or postgraduate qualifications would be advantageous
Job Offer
Competitive annual salaryPermanent position based in Dubai, offering stability and growth opportunities.Opportunity to work within a leading organisation in the entertainment industry
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Vice President – Leasing, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in Dubai!
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2026-05-13 |
| Job Location: | United Arab Emirates – Dubai |
| Job Role: | Engineering |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Director/Head |