Project Manager salary in UAE
Most project manager ads in the United Arab Emirates pay AED 15,000 – 25,000 per month, and AED 28,000 – 45,000 for senior and programme managers. 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 project manager job ads in Dubai & UAE ask for PMP or PRINCE2, 5+ years delivering projects, and sector experience (construction, IT or events); stakeholder management is the most-cited skill. The sectors hiring most right now are construction, IT, banking and events, and the majority of openings are in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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