Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

o Develop and implement leasing strategies to attract and retain high-quality retail tenants aligned with the mall's positioning and target market.
o Identify potential tenants and conduct market research to assess retail trends and competitor activity in Dubai.
o Negotiate lease terms and conditions, including rental rates, lease duration, renewals, and tenant fit-outs.
o Prepare and manage lease documentation in compliance with local laws and regulations, including Ejari requirements.
o Collaborate closely with mall management, marketing, and operations teams to ensure tenant satisfaction and smooth onboarding.
o Monitor tenant performance and occupancy rates, proactively addressing vacancies or lease expirations.
o Provide regular reports on leasing activities, market trends, and financial performance to senior management.
o Maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers, and other stakeholders in the Dubai retail property market.
o Ensure all leasing activities comply with RERA and other regulatory standards in Dubai.

Qualifications:

o Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related field.
o Minimum 5 years of experience in retail leasing, preferably within Dubai or the GCC region shopping malls.
o Proven professional experience working with

Yardi

property management software is highly preferred, with strong skills in database management and report generation.
o Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
o In-depth knowledge of Dubai's retail property market, laws, and regulations including Ejari and RERA.
o Ability to analyse market trends and financial data to make informed leasing decisions.
o Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
o Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.