Director of Marketing

Posted 11 September 2026
Salary Competitive package
LocationDubai
Job type Permanent
Discipline Marketing, Social & Content

Job description


We’re hiring a Director of Marketing to lead the marketing strategy for a major entertainment and theme park destination in Dubai.

The role sits within one of the region’s leading entertainment groups and will oversee the marketing of a portfolio of high-profile leisure assets, themed attractions and entertainment destinations.

This is a senior leadership position with real commercial ownership. You’ll be responsible for driving visitor growth, strengthening brand performance and shaping how multiple destinations are positioned in the market.

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What you'll be doing

  • Lead the marketing strategy across multiple theme parks, entertainment destinations and upcoming venue launches.

  • Drive footfall, visitor numbers and commercial performance across the portfolio.

  • Oversee integrated campaigns across brand, digital, CRM, partnerships and destination marketing.

  • Use customer data, audience insights and analytics to improve targeting, campaign performance and return on investment.

  • Work closely with senior leadership to align marketing priorities with wider business objectives.

  • Shape go-to-market strategies for new attractions, launches and seasonal campaigns.

  • Oversee guest engagement and retention initiatives across the portfolio.

  • Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing marketing team.

  • Manage agency and external partner relationships where required.

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What we're looking for

  • Significant experience in a senior marketing leadership role.

  • Strong background in destination marketing, leisure, entertainment, tourism, attractions or a similarly consumer-led environment.

  • Proven experience managing multiple brands, assets or destinations at the same time.

  • A strong commercial mindset with clear evidence of driving footfall, revenue or customer growth.

  • Strong understanding of CRM, customer data and marketing analytics.

  • Experience leading large-scale, multi-channel campaigns.

  • Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills, with confidence working at executive level.

  • Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing strong teams.

  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-profile environment with significant commercial responsibility.

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This is a rare opportunity to take on a highly visible marketing leadership role and help shape the future of one of Dubai’s leading entertainment destinations.​