Summary
Minor Hotels is seeking a Cluster Government Relations Manager for Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel. The role oversees employee and guest visa transactions, government liaison, permits and license renewals, and related compliance and documentation. Candidates need experience in a large luxury hotel with at least 500 keys, strong knowledge of UAE labour law and immigration procedures, and effective organizational and communication skills; pre-opening experience is an advantage. Applicants are asked to apply online with an updated CV and a recent photograph.
The posting
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Job Location:
Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel


Inspired by the spirit of Parisian boulevard cafés and the original Colbert bistro, the Colbert Collection is united not by style or geography, but by a shared sensibility. These are places where culture, conversation and culinary rituals naturally converge, shaped by the rhythm of the destinations they call home.
Daringly distinct and defined by its own immutable character, each hotel in the collection captures something elusive yet unforgettable: moments that stir emotion, awaken curiosity, and remain with you long after you depart. If you are drawn to hospitality with soul and substance, the Colbert Collection is your kind of place.
We are currently looking for a Cluster Government Relation Manager
As a Cluster Government Relation Manager, you are responsible for the processing of all transactions relating to visas, permits, licenses, and registration while liaising with various government departments and agencies, and your role will include key responsibilities such as:
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the processing of all types of visas, including employment visas, residence visas for employees as well as for entertainers and guest required visas
- Liaise with government authorities including MOHRE, GDRFA, Dubai Municipality, DED, and other regulatory bodies.
- Monitor the renewal of permits and licenses, including hotel trade license, liquor trading license, chamber of commerce certificates of registration, civil defense certificate for the hotel, etc.
- Be up to date with regard to any changes or amendments to the prevailing laws/rules/regulations, changes in forms/formats, and other procedures
- Ensure that all relevant documents are submitted periodically to the immigration/labour office with regard to cancelled / absconding employees in order to be deleted from the hotel’s sponsorship list
- Ensure the departure and exit formalities for employees are completed after cancellation of visas
- Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements, minimizing the risk of penalties and fines.
- Support hotel management with government-related approvals, inspections, and documentation.
Experience:
- Previous experience in a large hotel with at least 500 keys in a luxury property required
- Pre-opening experience is an advantage
Requirement:
- Proven work experience as a Government Relation Manager or similar role
- Active listening and effective communication skills
- Flexibility to work in shifts
- Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and government regulations.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
Should you believe that you are the right candidate for the role, please apply online ONLY by submitting your full updated CV, featuring a recent photograph.
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