Manager – Commercial & Strategy - Dubai Holding Land Estates

About Dubai Holding Land Estates:

Dubai Holding Land Estates oversees a diverse land portfolio strategically located across Dubai’s most sought-after areas. With convenient access to major highways, nearby amenities, and flexible land use options, investors are presented with unique opportunities for development and growth.

Through the centralization of Dubai Holding’s land bank, Dubai Holding Land Estates focuses on large-scale master plans, ensuring alignment with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, whilst also supporting the business’s commitment to sustainable urban development and strategic land portfolio management.

Job Purpose :

The job holder is responsible for business development activities including pricing, landbank strategy and monitoring, data analysis, market research – all in line with the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the company.

Key Accountabilities :

• Develop/Co-develop pricing models and proposed pricing for land-bank and VAS initiatives
• Provide pricing recommendations for existing units, land plots and customer modification requests (e.g. additional GFA, additional land, etc)
• Conduct market research and produce benchmarking analysis to support recommended pricing
• Build a database of market benchmarks using internal and external data
• Develop market intelligence and analysis reports
• Manage external valuation of land, units and developments
• Maintain a database of external valuations to assist in informing decision making
• Act as key liaison between Commercial & Strategy, DHRE Commercial & Urban Planning Team on landbank status and availability
• Develop landbank inventory reports
• Assist in developing land bank strategy
• Assist in feasibility analysis and scenario analysis together with the Commercial & Strategy team members
• Assist in sourcing strategic partnerships and alliances through drafting and structuring land-based investment packages
• Assist in uploading new inventory to the system prior to project launches
• Maintain records and create periodic status update and analytical reports for management
• Contribute to the improvement of processes to enhance quality and overall department operations
• Support asset sale process (due diligence, documentation, valuation)
• Analysis of investor proposals
• Adhere to company policy and procedure and maintain confidentiality of all information.

Qualifications, Experiences, Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a similar field (Master’s degree is a plus)
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a similar field
• RICS qualification is a plus
• Extensive understanding of the real estate market
• Good understanding of valuations
• Proficiency of MS Office and Oracle System.
• Strong analytical and numeric skills
• Problem solving skills.

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.