Dubai Events Coordinator, MENA

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Dubai Events Coordinator who is trustworthy, self-driven, motivated, and accountable to join our Global Experiential Marketing team as a founding member of the company's new Dubai hub. The ideal candidate brings strong local market knowledge of Dubai and the wider UAE and is passionate about delivering polished, well-run events, including the company's presence at the DFGC/events expo and the company's Club in Dubai.

You will use your local vendor and venue relationships, planning skills, and attention to detail to ensure the company's Dubai-hosted events run smoothly and reflect genuine local market understanding, working closely with the Event Operations Manager and regional colleagues. The right person for this role will be a proactive, personable coordinator who can navigate the local UAE events landscape and build strong on-the-ground vendor and partner relationships.

This role is in-office/on-site at the company's new Dubai hub and will require occasional local and regional travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate local venue searches in Dubai and the wider UAE, negotiating hire, F&B and associated costs.
• Source and manage local vendors for booth production, AV, event rentals, video/photography and merchandise.
• Support delivery of the company's sponsorship deliverables at the DFGC/events expo and other local events.
• Plan and deliver Community driven events in order to drive the company's Club membership and awareness in the region.
• Maintain local event budgets, updating costs regularly and in the correct currency.
• Research and book hotels for staff attending Dubai-hosted events, working with the hotel sourcing agency.
• Set up new local events on the company's events page, including copy, venue details and logos.
• Support event registration setup, including copy, graphics and registration forms.
• Liaise with local event organizers to research new opportunities and review sponsorship options.
• Coordinate logistics for speaking sessions with BD, Product and Creative teams.
• Keep the event roadmap tracker current with local sponsor information, dates and links.
• Log detailed creative briefs (Jira) for local event materials and follow through to completion.
• Support on-site delivery at local events, ensuring smooth vendor set-up and a positive guest experience.
• Support on-site membership at the company's Club, ensuring a positive guest experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of professional experience in events, marketing, or vendor coordination.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Dubai/UAE venue, vendor, and event landscape.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Atlassian Suite, Jira, Asana, Monday.com, and the Google Workspace.

PREFERRED

• Experience in the video games, tech or software industry.
• Arabic language skills.
• Existing relationships with UAE venues, vendors, or event organizers.

BENEFITS
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes unlimited Flexible Time Off, private health insurance, and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.

EQUALITY OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The company is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age, social background or other characteristics.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process.

For the role of Dubai Events Coordinator, we will request a background check.

RELEVANCE TO JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:

• Handling sensitive financial information/managing budgets/accessing funds
• Accessing confidential company data
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

RIGHTS UNDER THE UAE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LAW
Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact [email protected]