We are advising a leading regional retail group on the appointment of a UAE National Real Estate Manager to support the expansion and optimisation of its retail portfolio across the UAE and wider region.

This is a manager-level role within the in-house real estate function, focused on store acquisitions, lease renewals, and portfolio performance across fashion, home and lifestyle brands.

• Support delivery of the annual store opening programme, targeting approximately 14 to 15 new locations per year.
• Identify and evaluate new retail sites, assessing location quality, commercial viability and brand fit.
• Lead and support lease negotiations and renewals with major mall operators and landlords.
• Prepare site business cases and secure internal approvals across finance, legal and brand stakeholders.
• Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to optimisation decisions.