Events & Tourism Manager
مدير فعاليات وسياحة
Plans and delivers festivals, conferences, exhibitions and tourism experiences.
Career overview
What they do
Events and tourism professionals work with destination authorities, venues, agencies and airlines, turning ideas into experiences for visitors and delegates.
Typical responsibilities
- Plan events and itineraries
- Manage budgets and suppliers
- Coordinate logistics on the day
- Promote experiences
- Evaluate visitor satisfaction
Skills you'll need
How much it relies on
Work style
Advantages
- Major global events hosted in the UAE
- Varied, energetic work
- Creative and people-focused
Disadvantages
- Very busy event seasons
- Weekend and evening work
- Last-minute problems
Growth & future opportunities
Editorial view: supported by national tourism, business-events and culture strategies.
Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.
Study in the UAE
Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.
Average tuition
AED 71,400 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 46 programmes).
Master's: around AED 3,804 per credit hour (5 programmes).
From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.
- Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les RochesBachelor of Science in Global Hospitality ManagementAbu Dhabi4 yearstypicalNot published
- Ajman UniversityBachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management
- American University of Ras Al KhaimahBachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major in Hospitality and Tourism Management)Ras Al Khaimah4 yearstypicalNot published
- Amity University DubaiBachelor of Hotel Management and Tourism
- Emirates Aviation UniversityBachelor of Science in Aviation ManagementDubai4 yearstypicalNot published
- Higher Colleges of TechnologyBachelor of Tourism ManagementDubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah · Fujairah · Ras Al Khaimah4 yearstypicalNot published
- Liwa UniversityBachelor of Business Administration in Tourism and Hospitality ManagementAbu Dhabi4 yearstypicalNot published
- Middlesex University DubaiBachelor of Science International Tourism Management
Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.
Scholarships for this path
See all scholarshipsADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars
ADNOC · Employer
ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.
Emirates Aviation University scholarships
Emirates Aviation University · University
Chancellor's Scholarship of up to 100% tuition, for up to 10 new students a year.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship
Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Government
Study at top universities abroad and then join the UAE diplomatic corps.
Ministry of Finance – Masar
Ministry of Finance · Government
Ministry of Finance programme for Emirati students in finance and accounting.
UAE job market
Openings collected from connected job sources.
Openings by emirate
Salary range from postings
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Employers hiring
- Dubai Government entity · 1
- Masdar · 1
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Job data last updated 25 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
Skills employers ask for
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