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Partner Salary in Dubai, AED per Month 2026 · Tenure

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Salaries›Legal Compliance›Partner

Legal Compliance

Partner

Dubai, UAE · 12-14

In HouseUAE

Base Salary (Median)

191,250AED

per month

6 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

191,250

173,864 AED210,375 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Full Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary

191,250AED/mo

Range: 173,864 – 210,375

Bonus

30% typical

Range: 20% – 50%

Performance bonus is the primary variable component.

Est. Total Cash Annual

2.8MAED/yr

Housing Allowance

14,545AED/mo

Range: 14,545 – 17,600

How accurate is this for you?

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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 ●	191,250		Baseline
Riyadh	100,000		-47.7%

Dubai ●Baseline

191,250

Riyadh-47.7%

100,000

Career Progression, Dubai

senior_associate

Benefits & Perks

Profit share, origination credit, housing, car

Sources & 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

Role Details

SectorLegal Compliance

SettingIn-House

Firm Tier,

IndustryRegional Champion

CityDubai, UAE

Data Year2025-2026

Sources6 verified

Compensation Summary

Base (annual)2.3M AED

Bonus (typical)~689k AED

Total Package~3M AED

Related Roles

Partner (Magic Circle)198,750 AED Of Counsel / Senior Counsel (International)157,500 AED Counsel (International)146,250 AED Of Counsel / Senior Counsel (Magic Circle)123,750 AED General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer (Financial Services) (Tier 1 Bank)112,500 AED

Same role, other cities

RiyadhSAR 100,000

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