Investment Banking

Director / Executive Director

Bulge Bracket · Dubai, DIFC · 8-9

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Base Salary (Median)

83,333AED

per month

4 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

83,333

66,667 AED100,000 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

Above market median — established and premium employers

Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

83,333AED/mo

Range: 66,667 – 100,000

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Same role across GCC cities

Salary comparison across GCC cities for this role
City	Base Median (AED/mo)		vs Dubai
Dubai ●	83,333		Baseline
Riyadh	79,000		-5.2%

Dubai ●Baseline

83,333

Riyadh-5.2%

79,000

Benefits and perks

Premium housing, school fees, flights. Bonus is primary compensation driver at this level.

Sources and methodology

Methodology

This salary data is compiled from verified industry sources, including:

• Industry compensation surveys and reports
• Published job postings with salary bands
• Portfolio company salary benchmarks
• Industry peer data and market reports

All figures are in AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham) and represent base compensation. Bonus, housing allowances, and other benefits vary by firm and individual circumstances.

Last updated: 2025-2026

Director / Executive Director

Full compensation breakdown

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Career progression, Bulge Bracket, Dubai

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