Jo AOUAD
Director of Development
The move
MoveMajid Al Futtaim → BEYOND Developments
TitleSenior Development Manager → Director of Developments
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageArabic
Years in UAE8.6
Total experience19.9 years
BEYOND Developments headcount51-200 employees
BEYOND Developments industryReal Estate
BEYOND Developments typePublic Company
Career arc
- Director of DevelopmentsApr 2025 — Present
BEYOND Developments· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Senior Development ManagerMay 2023 — Apr 2025
Majid Al Futtaim· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Development ManagerJan 2022 — May 2023Majid Al Futtaim· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Architecture ManagerSep 2017 — Dec 2021Majid Al Futtaim· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Real estate sworn expertMar 2011 — Jul 2020MMinistry of justice of Lebanon· Lebanon
- Head of ArchitectureAug 2010 — Aug 2017
JAR ARCHITECTS· Saifi, Beirut, Lebanon
- Project ArchitectJun 2006 — Aug 2010
Malek Salame Architects· Malek Salame Architects
Education
- Lebanese University - Faculty of Fine Arts and ArchitectureMaster's degree · Architecture1997 — 2003
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCommercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment2021
Languages
- English · Full professional
- French · Full professional
- Arabic · Native or bilingual
Top skills
Development StrategyProject FinanceCommercial Real Estate DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBusiness Case PreparationAttention to Detail
About
Determined and focused professional, with accumulated experience in real estate development. Been involved in the design and construction of large residential, commercial, governmental and mixed use projects. Expert at breaking down large scale projects into manageable chunks and is well capable of leading a team, overseeing technical standards & shaping the future direction of any project. Flexible, positive attitude and is able to work within a pressurized and deadline driven environment.