Director - Marketing and Coummunications - Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s most exclusive private beach, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is the city’s newest luxury lifestyle destination featuring a resort, exclusive residences, an 82-berth superyacht marina, a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center and a wide range of curated dining experiences. With its avant-garde superyacht inspired design, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab completes the nautical trilogy alongside the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the iconic sail-inspired Jumeirah Burj Al Arab.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Director - Marketing and Communications to join Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Develop annual marketing strategy, aligning with sales and marketing teams, communications, brand and digital.
• Oversee the marketing budgets, ensuring marketing activities and the use of external marketing agencies are aligned.
• Grow, inspire, and develop the marketing team, setting standards for best practice and running a high performing marketing team.
• Partner with sales and marketing to oversee direct channel marketing programs- ensuring these initiatives are measurably impacting revenue.
• Interact with the Regional Vice President of MEASA Sales & Marketing as well as the General Managers for regional & Dubai wide campaigns.
• Align with brand marketing team to ensure support of brand performance, VSG, and brand marketing strategies.
• From a brand perspective, ensure alignment with Jumeirah Brand Strategy; this includes bringing the Jumeirah brand to life among regional colleagues and customers alike.

About you:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Studies, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 10–12 years of marketing experience within the hospitality industry, preferably with luxury brands.
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, digital marketing (SEO, PPC, GDS), and CRM/property management systems.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and creativity, with strong analytical and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and results orientation.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.