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Business Development Manager – Lifestyle, F&B & Entertainment

United Arab Emirates JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai AED 18,000–28,000 per month, potentially plus incentives and benefits*
Job Description

The Business Development Manager will drive new business for JW Marriott Marquis Dubai’s lifestyle, food and beverage, and entertainment offerings. Responsibilities typically include identifying commercial opportunities, building relationships with brands and partners, developing proposals, negotiating agreements, managing sales pipelines, and coordinating campaigns with hotel operations and marketing teams. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, several years in business development, sales, partnerships, hospitality, lifestyle, F&B, or entertainment, and a strong understanding of the Dubai market. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, networking, and commercial analysis skills are expected. The successful candidate should be proactive, target-driven, well connected, professionally polished, and comfortable working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

Company Info

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is a luxury Marriott International property located in Business Bay, close to Downtown Dubai. Recognised as one of the world’s tallest hotel buildings, it offers extensive accommodation, restaurants, bars, lounges, meeting facilities, wellness services, and event spaces. The hotel serves international leisure travellers, corporate guests, affluent residents, and major events, making it an important venue within Dubai’s hospitality and lifestyle market. As part of the JW Marriott brand, the property focuses on refined service, thoughtful guest experiences, quality dining, and professional development for associates. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of global brands. Employees may benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, hotel discounts, and exposure to a multicultural working environment.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but Dubai is a coastal city with beaches, waterfront districts, and excellent access to nearby destinations. Hospitality, tourism, F&B, events, retail, aviation, and entertainment provide strong employment opportunities, particularly for candidates with international experience. Dubai’s culture blends Emirati traditions with a highly diverse expatriate community; respectful dress, punctuality, and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Lifestyle options include modern restaurants, shopping malls, nightlife, desert activities, beaches, and year-round events, although summers are extremely hot. Most foreign employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas; employers commonly arrange medical testing, Emirates ID processing, and work permits. Relocation packages vary and may include accommodation, transport, health insurance, annual flights, or schooling support. Living costs can be high, especially for housing, so candidates should confirm the full benefits package, probation terms, working hours, and relocation assistance before accepting an offer.

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