Sales Business Development

Head of Sales / VP Sales

Dubai, UAE · 10-12

In HouseUAE

Base Salary (Median)

70,000AED

per month

3 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

70,000

63,636 AED98,636 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

At market median — competitive and well-regarded employers

Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

70,000AED/mo

Range: 63,636 – 98,636

Performance bonus is the primary variable component.

Est. Total Cash Annual

1.1MAED/yr

Housing Allowance

11,818AED/mo

Range: 11,818 – 14,300

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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	77,500		+10.7%
Dubai ●	70,000		Baseline

Riyadh+10.7%

77,500

Dubai ●Baseline

70,000

Benefits and perks

OTE 1.5-2x base, LTIP, housing, education, car

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

Role Details

SectorSales Business Development

SettingIn-House

Firm Tier,

IndustryMultinational Corporate

CityDubai, UAE

Data Year2025-2026

Sources3 verified

Compensation Summary

Base (annual)840k AED

Bonus (typical)~252k AED

Total Package~1.1M AED

Same role, other cities

RiyadhSAR 77,500

Sector reading

Sales & BD Compensation in the GCC (2026)9 min read

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