MERED, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, has launched its ‘Summer Internship Program,’ aimed at empowering young professionals and shaping the region’s real estate future.
The program is open to students and recent graduates from disciplines such as architecture, engineering, sales, project management, finance and government relations. It provides them with practical, project-based experience within one of the fastest-growing real estate markets.
Participants will get the opportunity to work alongside MERED’s in-house teams and gain exposure to its network of world-renowned partners, including Pininfarina, Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), Mirage, Sera Group and more. From initial concept and design to construction and operations, they can explore every stage of high-impact real estate development.
This initiative comes as part of Iconic Talents & Iconic Legends program, which was launched earlier this year with the signing of internationally celebrated padel athletes, including former World No. 1 Maxi Sánchez, world-ranked duo Alex Arroyo and Edu Alonso, rising star Fran Guerrero, and Barcelona-based professionals Toni Bueno and Marc Quílez.
The program also supports rising motorsports talent Ivan Ekelchik, who has competed across key GT4 championships and raced in the highly competitive GT World Challenge Europe.
In parallel, MERED is sponsoring the inaugural Pininfarina Academy Summer School, which is currently underway. The two-week program gathers 12 international students and young professionals in architecture, interior design, and product design for an immersive educational experience led by the Italian design icon, Pininfarina.
Michael Belton CEO – MERED
“The UAE is a thriving hub for ambitious talent from around the world, and MERED is proud to support the community through the talent program. This initiative gives young professionals the opportunity to engage directly with a development process that brings together globally renowned partners, forward-thinking design, and a deep understanding of what modern living truly requires. We are committed to cultivating talent that will leave a lasting impact on how people live and connect in this vibrant region.”
The program will take place at the company’s headquarters in Dubai Internet City, where design studios, engineering teams, and business units work together on flagship projects like ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina.
Furthermore, the program is designed to involve participants in decision-making processes, equipping them with a deeper understanding of what it means to develop real estate of global caliber.
