Strategy Consulting

Principal / Director

Boutique Strategy · Dubai, UAE · 12-13

Professional ServicesBoutique StrategyUAE

Base Salary (Median)

103,500AED

per month

1 verified source · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

103,500

94,091 AED145,841 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

103,500AED/mo

Range: 94,091 – 145,841

Bonus

48%typical

Range: 35% – 62%

Performance bonus is the primary variable component.

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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 ●	103,500		Baseline
Riyadh	78,500		-24.2%

Dubai ●Baseline

103,500

Riyadh-24.2%

78,500

Benefits and perks

Health insurance, relocation, annual flights, professional development. Tax-free.

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

Principal / Director

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