Graphic Designer salary in UAE
Most graphic designer ads in the United Arab Emirates pay AED 5,000 – 9,000 per month, and AED 10,000 – 16,000 for senior designers and art directors. 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 graphic designer job ads in Dubai & UAE ask for a strong portfolio, Adobe Creative Suite, and increasingly Figma and short-form video skills. The sectors hiring most right now are agencies, real estate marketing, retail and media, and the majority of openings are in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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