Investment Banking

Managing Director

Bulge Bracket · Dubai, DIFC · 12-15

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Base Salary (Median)

116,667AED

per month

3 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

116,667

95,833 AED140,000 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

116,667AED/mo

Range: 95,833 – 140,000

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Same role across GCC cities

Salary comparison across GCC cities for this role
City	Base Median (AED/mo)	vs Dubai
Riyadh	146,000	+25.1%
Abu Dhabi	140,000	+20.0%
Dubai ●	116,667	Baseline

Riyadh+25.1%

146,000

Abu Dhabi+20.0%

140,000

Dubai ●Baseline

116,667

Benefits and perks

Premium housing, school fees, flights, car allowance, deferred compensation. Total comp heavily bonus-driven.

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

Managing Director

Full compensation breakdown

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Career progression, Bulge Bracket, Dubai

Managing Director pay by firm tier, Dubai

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