Architect salary in UAE
Most architect ads in the United Arab Emirates pay AED 8,000 – 15,000 per month, and AED 18,000 – 30,000 for senior and lead architects. Packages vary a lot: check whether housing, transport, medical insurance and annual flights are included or paid as an allowance, because that can change the real value by 30% or more.
What employers ask for
Most architect job ads in Dubai & UAE ask for an architecture degree, Revit and AutoCAD, and experience with Dubai Municipality or Trakhees submissions. The sectors hiring most right now are design consultancies, developers and contractors, and the majority of openings are in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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