If you don't want to read the whole blog, here is the bottom line; a salary of AED 10,000 - 15,000 (USD 2,700 - 4,000) a month is considered pretty decent with the potential to save a good amount, while a salary of AED 15,000 - 20,000 (USD 4,000 - 5,400) per month and more is considered very attractive.
100,000 AED is good above average salary for an expatriate.
To live comfortably in Dubai, you should expect a salary of at least 10,000 to 15,000 AED. This should allow you to cover your rent and bills and have enough disposable income to enjoy Dubai to the fullest.
For a single person living in Dubai, we can expect a cost between 3000 and 5000 AED per month.
Working in the Dubai is a legal way to stay in the country for a longer period of time. It is also a valuable way to gain work experience. The UAE labor market is ready to offer foreign nationals a wide range of jobs.
Dubai and UAE minimum salary and wages 2023
However, it is mandated that employees' salaries and wages should cover their basic needs. Please note that according to some sources, the estimated amount to cover basic needs for a single person in the UAE ranges between AED 3,000 to AED 5,000.
Apply for jobs in Dubai at the right time of year
There is nothing stopping you getting a job in Dubai at any time of the year. But, in Dubai there are months where recruitment slows almost to a standstill. There are also months where recruitment activity is high.
Renting a House or Apartment
The average rent in the UAE ranges between 30,000 to 50,000 AED (8,100 to 13,600 USD) per year for a studio apartment. One-and two-bedroom apartments range between 70,000 and 100,000 AED (19,000–27,220 USD).
According to Salary Explorer, the average salary in Dubai is 258,000 AED per year (70,256 USD as per exchange rates in 2023).
Working in Dubai can be lucrative for many, with high wages and low taxes, it is a mecca for anyone wanting to earn big bucks. That being said however, it is still important to bear in mind that Dubai is an Arab city, situated within a Muslim country.
What Is the Minimum Cost of Living in Dubai? While the table above estimates the median cost of living, the minimum cost of living for a single person in Dubai would be around AED 6,000 per month to account for any unexpected expenses.
Male expatriates must have a minimum salary of AED 4,000 per month or AED 3,000 per month plus accommodation. Female expatriates must have a minimum monthly salary of AED 10,000 or AED 8,000 plus accommodation.
Absence of taxation
There is currently no personal income tax in the United Arab Emirates. As such, there are no individual tax registration or reporting obligations.
For those entering the UAE without a job offer, a long-term multiple-visit visa is your best option. This visa allows you to stay in the country for 90 days with the option to renew. Those who already have a job lined up typically employers take care of all the paperwork and visa applications on your behalf.
Seeing as that between 6 people you will spend an average 700 for rent, about 1000 for food, 500 for transport and 400 for other miscellaneous stuff you should have a decent amount of savings each month. You can probably save more on food also. So yes, for a single person AED 7k is a good enough salary.
Per diem, per person - allow at least 2-300 dirhams as a bare minimum, based on the above, 500 a good working figure.