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Property and Construction

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Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to offer exceptional opportunities across property and construction, supported by strong residential demand, major infrastructure investment and an expanding development pipeline. 

Dubai remains highly active, with off-plan residential sales dominating activity and major schemes including the AED 18 billion Metro Blue Line, Al Maktoum International Airport expansion and continued waterfront development. 

Abu Dhabi is also accelerating large-scale development, with projects such as the AED 100 billion Marsa Al Saadiyat waterfront masterplan, alongside continued investment across Saadiyat, Yas and Hudayriyat. 

This sustained activity is driving demand for experienced construction professionals. However, clients are becoming increasingly selective, prioritising candidates with proven UAE/GCC experience, strong local market knowledge and demonstrable delivery of comparable projects.

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Property and Construction Insights

    • Top 5 positions in demand

      1. Design Directors / Managers
      2. Project Directors/ Managers
      3. Development Director / Managers
      4. Commercial Managers
      5. Facilities Managers

    • Most in-demand skills & experience

      1. Project Managemement (full life-cycle delivery experience)
      2. Development Management (front end, feasability, fund raising, 
        Market research)
      3. Off plan sales strategies and launches
      4. Design management and construction supervision
      5. Commercial Manager 
      6. Facilites Managers / Asset management

    • Top 5 factors people consider most important at work in UAE

      1. Career progression & development
      2. Competitive salary & benefits
      3. Job satisfaction & organisational stability
      4. Work-life balance & flexibility
      5. Mental health & wellbeing


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