At a Glance
Avg Dev Salary
AED 85k/yr
Rent (City)
AED 1,800/mo
Quality of Life
7.5/10
Visa
Easy
Score Breakdown
Salary4.6/10
Affordability6.1/10
Quality of Life7.5/10
Safety9.2/10
Visa Access6/10
Tax Efficiency10/10
Average Salaries
Annual salary across 20 job roles · AED
Cost of Living
Rent (City Centre)AED 1,800
Rent (Outside)AED 1,200
GroceriesAED 400
TransportAED 100
UtilitiesAED 150
Eating Out (meal)AED 12
Estimated Monthly Total (city centre)AED 2,450
Quality Scores
Quality of Life
7.5/10
Healthcare
7.8/10
Safety
9.2/10
Internet Speed
8.5/10
Tax Information
Income Tax (mid bracket)
0%
Social Security Rate
0%
Visa & Immigration
Difficulty:Easy
Zero income tax is the biggest draw. Golden Visa offers 10-year residency. Employer-sponsored visas are standard and relatively fast to process.
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