Technology Data Engineering

Senior Data Scientist / ML Engineer

General Market · Dubai, UAE · 5-6

TechnologyGeneral MarketUAE

Base Salary (Median)

60,200AED

per month

10 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

60,200

54,727 AED66,220 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

Market entry point — growing and emerging employers

Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

60,200AED/mo

Range: 54,727 – 66,220

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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	73,500		+22.1%
Dubai ●	60,200		Baseline

Riyadh+22.1%

73,500

Dubai ●Baseline

60,200

Benefits and perks

Health insurance, annual flights (typically 1-2 per year), end-of-service gratuity. 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

Senior Data Scientist / ML Engineer

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