A large salary is important to many people currently working in Dubai, owing to the high cost of living in such an expensive, yet fascinating part of the world. Not only does a high-paying job cover the basic needs of most of life’s more basic costs (food, shopping, rent or mortgage, travel, etc.), but it also provides bonus funds in which to spend on some of the finer things in life –– and there are plenty of those to find across the UAE.
Dubai is one of the world’s most vibrant cities, and with an immigrant population of 88.52% and continued economic growth, the city is home to some of the world’s highest-paying jobs.
Dubai is home to two of the world’s busiest ports, the Jebel Ali free-trade zone, and the city houses 6400 companies. So, contrary to popular belief, Dubai isn’t an oil-based economy – it’s a robust free-trade economy, and that brings thousands of high-paying jobs.
Top Ten Highest Paying Jobs and Salaries 2023
Checkout the list of the top highest paying jobs in Dubai
1. Chief executive officers (CEO)
Average monthly salary: AED100,000
Salary range: AED75,500 to AED135,000
Qualification: Min 8-10 years’ experience managing a similar business. UAE experience is a must. As a CEO, you will be responsible for the supervision of the overall business strategy and success.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Every company has a Chief Executive Officer. These positions are just about as high as you can get when climbing the corporate ladder. But they also carry the most responsibilities. CEOs make crucial business decisions that affect the entire company’s bottom line, not to mention the livelihoods of all employees. Because the job of the CEO is so important to the overall function of an organization, and because they absorb so much of the risk, the compensation is typically the highest of anyone else on the payroll. And this is no exception in Dubai.
2. Cardiologist
Average monthly salary: AED89,000
Salary range: AED56,000 to AED115,000
Qualification: A medical degree from a recognized medical school or college. Minimum of 5-7 years post Specialist Qualification experience in an acute care setting.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Focusing on the cardiovascular system, Cardiologists spend their time studying diseases and disorders of the heart and blood vessels, while offering treatment, prevention, and management solutions to patients.
Because of the high skill and extensive education and training necessary to perform this line of work in Dubai (and everywhere else), Cardiologists earn some of the highest paychecks anywhere in the country.
3. Public Relations Managing Director
Average monthly salary: AED87,000
Salary range: AED80,000 to AED95,000
Qualification: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in public relations, communications, or a related field and significant professional experience.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Public Relations Managing Directors will typically handle client groups and determine the most effective forms of communication. They are an essential part of the company’s brand and will earn a high salary as a result of their dedication and commitment to the role. If you’re looking to become a Public Relations Managing Director in Dubai, you’ll need to have many years of media and PR experience.
4. Judge
Average monthly salary: AED86,100
Salary range: AED34,100 to AED108,000
Qualification:
- An undergraduate degree in English common law, economics or business studies.
- In the case of no undergraduate degree in law, a postgraduate degree in law is required.
- A minimum of 6.5/7 IELTS score.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Judges make some of the most important decisions that affect individuals and society as a whole. Their rulings, which they make based on extensive reading, researching, and experience, are incredibly important and they bear the weight of all their actions. Unfortunately, you can’t just leave law school and decide to become a judge –– you have to put in the work articling and clerking before you can rise to such a prestigious role. The compensation is justifiably higher.
5. Supply Chain Manager
Average monthly salary: AED82,000
Salary range: AED75,000 to AED90,000
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain management, or related field. Skills-Strong communication skills and the desire to build lasting relationships with people all over the world.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Quite simply, Supply Chain Managers manage the supply chain of a company, which is an important aspect of the business because if the supply is wrong, that company can face big financial problems. The supply chain industry consists of companies looking for candidates to oversee all elements of product movement –– from distribution to storage –– of their goods. These jobs are critical to a brand’s success and, as such, are very well-paid. Many Supply Chain Managers will have degrees in business, finance, and several years of experience.
6. Senior Bank Director / Vice President
Average monthly salary: AED78,500
Salary range: AED60,000 to AED90,000
Qualification: A postgraduate degree in business management, administration, or finance. At least 5 years experience in a similar management role or position. Excellent analytical skills and a data-driven mindset. Proficiency in negotiations, operational management, and implementation.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
A bank VP has a critical job because of the responsibilities that come with handling large loans, and significant investments and managing economic trends and predictions, and applying them to the branch. If a VP makes a big decision, it can impact the company’s future for decades. If you’re looking to become a Senior Bank Director or Vice President, you’ll need to work your way to the top –– not to mention having a degree in economics and finance.
7. Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Average monthly salary: AED78,500
Salary range: AED60,000 to AED90,000
Qualification: An MBA in Marketing or Business is also preferred by most companies, if not required. They are also required to have several years of experience in marketing, with a preference for professionals who have worked in a similar industry.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Marketing is crucial to a company’s success whatever the industry and Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) play a critical role in developing a company’s brand. Marketing has consistently grown to include both digital (web, email) and traditional marketing (print, TV, radio) in Dubai and around the world. Nonetheless, these high-level creative decision-makers are frequently under a lot of pressure to interpret current trends while getting results. The high salaries often reflect that pressure, and the job is often one of the highest paying in Dubai.
8. Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Average monthly salary: AED 75,000
Salary range: AED 55,000 to AED90,000
Qualification: Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) is a must. An MBA or post graduate qualification will be considered a value add. Ability to interpret, extract and analyse financial information.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Second only to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, or CFO, is responsible for managing the company’s money –– including scheduling, overseeing budgets, determining the spend vs. costs figures within multiple departments, and so on. The job comes with high pressure because it requires tough decisions, robust financial knowledge, and decisions that impact the lives of all employees. As a result, they are some of the best-paying jobs in Dubai.
9. Lawyer
Average monthly salary: AED73,000
Salary range: AED70,000 to AED75,000
Qualification: You must have a law degree from a recognized university. The law degree must be approved by the UAE’s Ministry of Education and must meet the country’s standards for legal education.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Every business (regardless of its industry) will require legal advice and guidance at some point or another. Some companies will even hire an in-house lawyer, often referred to as the Chief Legal Officer, as opposed to those hired on a case-by-case basis. Outside of the business and finance industry, lawyers who specialize in reading wills, buying/selling a property, or putting together contracts are well-paid because of the importance of the work involved. It is, however, a job that requires a high level of education and experience –– but it’s one of the highest-paying positions in Dubai.
10. Orthodontist
Average monthly salary: AED72,500
Salary range: AED47,000 to AED96,000
Qualification: For Orthodontics minimum of 3 years postgraduate certificate is required.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
Due to the nature of this specialist branch of medicine, Orthodontists in Dubai are very well paid. Like dentists, Orthodontists perform a critical service to the public in the form of oral care. Anyone who has ever been made to wear dental braces or other mouthpieces knows the costs associated (and usually not covered by insurance) with orthodontics. The skills required are intense, and the work itself is challenging. A medical degree, extensive training, and experience are minimum requirements.
Benefits of Working in Dubai
- UAE is one of the most financially stable countries.
- It has a Steady GDP growth of about 5% per year.
- UAE has a mixed community. People with different cultures from all over the world live there. It allows expats to get mixed into the environment.
- The country provides a good lifestyle.
- It has a great infrastructure.
- Hub of opportunities.
- For more employee-related information on Ministry of labour Dubai.
