How do I negotiate a better employment package in Dubai?
Signed by: Sarah Al Qasimi (Lead Editor). Fact-checked by the full editorial team.
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What is a good salary in Dubai?
For a single professional: AED 15,000–25,000/month is comfortable. For a family of four: AED 30,000–50,000 covers rent, schooling, and lifestyle. Senior management typically earns AED 50,000–100,000+. UAE has zero income tax — compare take-home pay, not gross. Always negotiate housing allowance into the basic salary for gratuity calculation purposes.
Is end-of-service gratuity mandatory in Dubai?
Yes — under Article 51 of UAE Labour Law, employees completing 1+ years receive 21 basic salary days per year for the first 5 years and 30 days per year thereafter, capped at 2 years' total basic salary. It is calculated on basic salary only, not total package. Resignation with full entitlement applies after 5 years; partial scales apply for 1–5 years.