Design Director – Opera House Project | Azizi Venice | Dubai Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Azizi Developments is hiring a visionary Design Director to lead the planning and design of Azizi Opera – a landmark cultural venue located in the heart of Azizi Venice, our AED 30 billion mixed-use master development in Dubai South. This is a prestigious opportunity to shape a state-of-the-art opera house that will welcome over 30,000 visitors daily and redefine Dubai’s cultural landscape.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Real Estate / Cultural Projects / Architecture
Job Function: Architecture, Design, and Project Leadership
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a Design Director Do?
As Design Director for Azizi Opera, you will lead the full design lifecycle of this iconic cultural project. From feasibility studies and design brief development to coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams and oversight of design documentation, your leadership will shape the future of performing arts in Dubai.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Oversee the design and development of Azizi Opera from pre-concept through to construction documentation
- Lead a team of architects, engineers, and consultants in a matrix project structure
- Prepare a state-of-the-art operating manual for the opera house referencing international benchmarks
- Manage interfaces between design, site supervision, third-party consultants, and contractors
- Ensure compliance with Azizi’s technical and quality standards across all project documents
- Drive design feasibility with consideration for cost, constructability, sustainability, and long-term maintenance
- Participate in procurement strategies, contract execution, and tendering processes alongside design management leads
- Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with local and international codes, building regulations, and authority submission requirements
What Skills Are Needed for This Role in Dubai?
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Design, or a related field
- Proven experience in delivering opera houses, concert halls, or major cultural venues is essential
- Strong portfolio of successfully completed large-scale real estate or civic development projects
- Familiarity with local UAE authority processes and international design standards
Skills:
- Proficiency with design management and construction software such as PROCORE, ACONEX, PLANGRID
- Advanced contract and stakeholder management skills
- Strong leadership and coordination abilities in multidisciplinary environments
- Ability to navigate and manage design review, documentation workflows, and regulatory compliance
- High attention to detail with an eye for innovation and functionality in public space design
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Opportunity to lead a landmark cultural project of global significance
- Competitive tax-free salary and executive-level benefits package
- Work with one of Dubai’s top developers renowned for shaping iconic real estate assets
- Access to in-house Design 360 Studio and cross-functional collaboration teams
- Dynamic, innovative, and multicultural work environment
About the Company
Azizi Developments is a leading and award-winning developer based in Dubai, UAE. With over 11,000 residential units sold and thousands of homes successfully delivered to local and international investors and end users, the developer prides itself on its construction-driven approach, its portfolio of luxury developments across Dubai’s most sought-after residential destinations, and its commitment to transparency and customer centricity.
Azizi has a strong track record and sizeable project pipeline through its extensive land bank and strategic partnerships with Dubai’s key master developers, allowing it to launch and develop new residential and commercial properties worth several billion US dollars in the coming years. The company is a key player in Dubai’s transformation into a global lifestyle destination.