Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Retail / Shopping Malls
Function: Administration & Leasing Support

Salary: AED 9,000 – 14,000 per month (inclusive of fixed allowances)

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leasing team of one of the UAE’s leading shopping malls. We are seeking a proactive, commercially aware, and detail-oriented Leasing Administrator / Leasing Executive to support the General Manager and Leasing Manager in driving occupancy, enhancing tenant mix, and contributing to the ongoing success of a dynamic retail destination.

This role offers broad exposure across retail leasing operations, combining administrative excellence with commercial insight, tenant coordination, and market analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring seamless leasing processes while supporting initiatives that enhance footfall and overall mall performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Leasing Manager and General Manager with day-to-day leasing operations and reporting.

• Assist with market research, rental analysis, and leasing performance monitoring.

• Maintain and administer lease agreements, ensuring compliance with Ejari regulations and internal policies.

• Coordinate tenant onboarding with internal departments including operations, finance, marketing, and technical teams to ensure smooth handover.

• Assist with lease renewals, amendments, terminations, and documentation.

• Support special leasing formats such as pop-ups, kiosks, and seasonal activations.

• Conduct property tours for prospective tenants and brokers.

• Maintain accurate leasing records, budgets, and trackers.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and external partners.

• Ensure professional communication and timely follow-up throughout the leasing lifecycle.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Previous experience in retail leasing, leasing administration, or property management within malls or commercial real estate.

• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.

• Good understanding of Ejari processes and retail lease documentation.

• Commercially aware with the ability to analyse rental data and market trends.

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure within a high-profile retail environment, offering career growth within mall leasing and commercial property. The role provides a balance of administrative responsibility and commercial involvement, ideal for professionals looking to build a long-term career in retail real estate.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a highly personalised recruitment service, delivering top-calibre candidates across business support, leasing, and administrative functions.