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Maher Metraji

Chief Project Officer at Arada
25.1 yrs experienceReal Estate
Feb 2026

The move

MoveEmaar → Arada
TitleSenior Manager → Chief Project Officer
LocationDubai → United Arab Emirates
Career arcRooted in UAE★
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageArabic
Years in UAE19.4
Total experience25.1 years
Arada headcount1,001-5,000 employees
Arada industryReal Estate
Arada HQDubai
Arada founded2017
Arada typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Chief Project OfficerFeb 2026 — Present
    Arada· Full-time
  2. Senior Director Of DevelopmentFeb 2022 — Feb 2026
    Arada· Full-time
  3. Development DirectorSep 2020 — Feb 2022
    Arada
  4. Senior ManagerJul 2017 — Sep 2020
    Emaar· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. Projects ManagerMar 2014 — Jun 2017
    Al Mazaya Real Estate FZ LLC· Dubai
  6. Construction ManagerSep 2006 — Feb 2014
    Turner Construction Company· Dubai - UAE
  7. Construction ManagerApr 2004 — Sep 2006
    AL HAMED DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION· United Arab Emirates
  8. Project EngineerJan 2001 — Mar 2004
    Al Hamad Group of Companies· United Arab Emirates

Education

Languages

  • Arabic · Native or bilingual
  • English · Full professional

Top skills

LEEDConstruction ManagementConstructionProcurementProject ManagementValue Engineering

About

An Objectives-Driven Executive Head of Development with 25 years of Projects management experience and long track records of leading and delivering landmark prestigious Master Developments, Shopping Malls, expansion works, 5 stars Hotels, High Rise Buildings and Luxury Villas Projects. PROJECTS & MASTER DEVELOPMENTS MANAGEMENT REFERENCES: • Akala by Arada- Dubai . Armani Beach Residence by Arada- Dubai . Jouri Hills Development by Arada- Dubai . Aljada Development by Arada- Sharjah • Emaar South Development by Emaar- Dubai • The Queue Point by Mazaya Real estate- Dubai • The Dubai Mall Fashion Expansion by Emaar- Dubai • AlSaadyiat Luxury Beach Villas by TDIC- Abu Dhabi • Eastern Mangrove Development by TDIC- Abu Dhabi • Al Zeina @ Al Raha Beach by Aldar- Abu Dhabi • T

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