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Indice du coût de la vie
75
Fourchette de salaire habituelle
18,000–32,000 AED
mid-level software engineer (5+ years), tax-free so gross ~= net
Estimation rapide du salaire
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Foreign tech workers are most commonly authorized through an employer-sponsored mainland work visa/residence permit, or via a free-zone employment visa (e.g., DIFC, DMCC, Dubai Internet City). High earners and qualified specialists (generally AED30,000+/month or equivalent qualifications) may instead self-petition for the 5- or 10-year renewable Golden Visa, not tied to a single employer.
Employer-sponsored work visa (mainland or free zone)
Certitude élevéeParrainé par l'employeur · 2-6 weeks
A UAE-based employer applies for a work permit, entry visa, and Emirates ID/residence visa on the employee’s behalf; this is the standard route for most tech hires and is tied to that employer.
Important
This is a general estimate for planning purposes only — not tax or immigration advice. Verify current rules with an official government source or a licensed professional before making a relocation decision.
Dernière vérification: 7/23/2026
Golden Visa (skilled professionals)
Certitude moyenneAuto-demande · 1-3 months
Available to specialists earning roughly AED30,000+/month or holding qualifying degrees/expertise in priority sectors, granting 5- or 10-year renewable residency not tied to a single sponsoring employer.
Aucun impôt sur le revenu des personnes physiques
Employer relocation packages commonly include a housing allowance (often 20-30% of salary) and sometimes schooling support. Dubai has the larger, more mature tech/fintech ecosystem (DIFC, Dubai Internet City), while Abu Dhabi is growing quickly around government-backed tech and AI initiatives (Hub71). The absence of income tax generally offsets high housing/schooling costs compared to similar gross salaries in high-tax Western markets.
Tech workplaces in the UAE are highly international, with expats making up the large majority of the private-sector workforce and English as the default business language. The workweek is Monday-Friday with a Saturday-Sunday weekend. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are actively positioning themselves as regional fintech, AI, and Web3 hubs.