At Miral
, we create extraordinary experiences that inspire millions of unforgettable memories. As the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, we are driving the growth of the leisure and entertainment industry while supporting the Emirate's tourism vision and economic diversification.
Responsible for the development and destination management of Yas Island and overseeing Saadiyat Island's Destination Management Strategy, Miral's portfolio of world‑class assets incorporates entertainment, leisure, culture, sport, dining, retail, and hospitality experiences, aiming to deliver millions of memorable moments for residents and international guests alike.
From Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Sea World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi to Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ , Yas Marina, Yas Bay Waterfront, team
Lab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, and exciting future developments including a Disney Theme Park Resort and a Harry Potter-themed land, Miral continues to redefine destination experiences on a global scale.
We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Senior Manager - Development to lead the planning and delivery of complex destination, hospitality, entertainment, attraction, and mixed‑use developments across Miral's growing portfolio.
This role is responsible for managing projects through the full development lifecycle, from opportunity identification, feasibility, business case development, and commercial structuring through design, delivery, operational readiness, and asset handover.
Working closely with internal stakeholders, government entities, operators, intellectual property partners, consultants, and delivery teams, you will play a key role in transforming strategic opportunities into world‑class guest experiences that deliver long‑term value for Miral.
Key Responsibilities Portfolio Strategy & Opportunity Development- Identify and evaluate new development opportunities through market analysis, feasibility studies, due diligence, and business case development.
- Assess market trends, guest demand, emerging concepts, and competitive positioning to support portfolio growth and value creation.
- Translate strategic priorities into clear development briefs, project requirements, and execution strategies.
- Support the evolution of Miral's destination portfolio through innovative and commercially viable development initiatives.
- Lead complex projects from concept through feasibility, planning, design, procurement, delivery, asset transfer, and operational handover.
- Manage development programmes, budgets, governance approvals, and stakeholder responsibilities.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with approved scope, programme, quality, commercial, and guest experience objectives.
- Oversee consultants, advisors, contractors, and delivery partners to ensure successful project execution.
- Support the development of world‑class attractions, entertainment destinations, hospitality assets, and mixed‑use developments.
- Collaborate with operators, intellectual property partners, attraction specialists, and internal teams to transform concepts into successful developments.
- Champion guest experience, operational efficiency, sustainability, safety, and commercial performance throughout the development lifecycle.
- Influence key design and development decisions to ensure projects achieve their strategic and financial objectives.
- Lead financial appraisals, feasibility assessments, investment recommendations, forecasting, and value engineering activities.
- Manage commercial activities associated with development projects, including…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).