Leasing Officer – Real Estate

The Property Leasing Manager will lead and manage all leasing activities across the Group’s property portfolio, ensuring optimal occupancy, rental growth, and regulatory compliance. This role involves tenant acquisition, lease negotiations, compliance with UAE real estate regulations, and coordination with relevant authorities such as Wasl (DREC), DLD, DDA, and other regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, solid market knowledge, and hands-on experience in UAE leasing processes. Key Responsibilities • Manage end-to-end leasing activities for residential, commercial, and/or retail properties • Develop and implement leasing strategies to maximize occupancy and rental income • Identify and secure prospective tenants in line with business targets • Conduct property viewings and coordinate with brokers and agents • Negotiate lease terms, rental rates, renewals, and amendments • Prepare, review, and finalize lease agreements and related documentation • Ensure full compliance with UAE real estate laws and regulations • Handle registrations and approvals with relevant authorities including Wasl (DREC), DLD, DDA, Ejari, Trakheesi, etc. • Manage lease renewals, expiries, and vacancy tracking • Monitor market trends, rental benchmarks, and competitor activity • Maintain accurate leasing records, reports, and databases • Coordinate with legal, finance, and property management teams • Manage relationships with brokers, agents, and third-party leasing consultants • Act as the main point of contact for tenants on leasing matters • Resolve tenant leasing-related issues and disputes in a timely manner Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s degree • Minimum 5–7+ years of relevant property leasing experience in the UAE • Proven experience handling commercial, retail, and/or residential leasing • Strong understanding of UAE real estate laws and leasing procedures • Practical experience dealing with Wasl, DLD, DDA, Ejari, and related authorities • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) • UAE Driving License

Skills Required Core Skills • Strong negotiation and deal-closing skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Sound knowledge of UAE real estate market dynamics • Ability to structure and evaluate lease terms and commercial proposals Professional & Technical Skills • Lease documentation and contract management • Regulatory compliance and authority coordination • Financial analysis of rental income, yields, and leasing KPIs Leadership & Behavioral Skills • Ability to work independently and manage multiple properties • Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities • High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality Preferred / Advantageous • RERA certification • Experience managing large or mixed-use property portfolios • Established broker and tenant network in the UAE market