The Senior Manager, Destination Development Strategy is responsible for shaping and managing Dubai’s destination product-side strategy, aligning it with market trends and tourism goals. The role involves overseeing destination development projects, managing internal and external stakeholders, and developing business cases for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). The senior manager will also ensure projects’ strategic alignment, monitor performance metrics, and directly manage high-impact projects to drive Dubai’s long-term tourism development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage Dubai’s destination product-side strategy, ensuring alignment with market trends and tourism goals

• Conduct product gap and opportunity analyses to refresh and update the strategy

• Frame and scope destination development projects, identifying challenges, opportunities, and solutions

• Supervise external consultants and advisors to align projects with Dubai’s tourism vision

• Develop business cases for PPPs and onboard key stakeholders for smooth project execution

• Prioritize destination development projects based on ROI and tourism objectives

• Monitor and report on strategic portfolio impact, optimizing performance based on KPIs

• Manage select high-impact projects to ensure successful implementation and long-term impact on tourism

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Tourism Management, Marketing, or related field (Master’s or MBA is a plus)

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CDME are advantageous

• Minimum 7 years of experience in destination development, strategic planning, or project management

• Proven track record in managing strategic projects and collaborating with external consultants

• Expertise in PPP development, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination

• Experience in strategic performance management, including KPI optimization

Offer:

• Opportunity to influence Dubai’s long-term tourism strategy and development

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Role directly impacting Dubai’s global tourism positioning