Guides for developers moving to the UAE & the Gulf
Practical, sourced guides on visas, salaries, taxes and relocation.
Job searchForward deployed engineer jobs in the Gulf (2026)Forward deployed engineer jobs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf in English: what an FDE does, live job and salary figures, travel, visas and how to apply.Updated 22 October 2026
Job searchHow to get a tech job in the Gulf from abroad and avoid scams (2026)How to get hired for a tech job in the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Qatar while you live abroad, what a full package includes, and how to check an offer is real.Updated 17 October 2026
Job searchAI jobs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh: ML and data roles (2026)AI jobs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia in 2026: who hires machine learning and data people, data scientist salary in Dubai, visas and how to apply.Updated 16 October 2026
SalariesBasic salary in the UAE and Gulf: how to read a job offer (2026)Basic salary in the UAE and Saudi Arabia explained: housing allowance, flights, schooling and medical in a Gulf job offer, and if 20,000 AED is enough in Dubai.Updated 16 October 2026
Cost of livingCost of living in Abu Dhabi for tech workers (2026)Cost of living in Abu Dhabi in 2026: rent, the 5% municipality fee, the rent freeze, utilities, buses, schools and health insurance, compared with Dubai.Updated 16 October 2026
Cost of livingCost of living in Riyadh for expats and tech workers (2026)The cost of living in Riyadh in 2026: rent, utilities, food, transport and school fees for expats, with a monthly budget and comparisons with Dubai and Jeddah.Updated 16 October 2026
Job searchCyber security jobs in Dubai, the UAE and Saudi Arabia (2026)Cyber security jobs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia: where the roles are, what employers ask for, the NCA and Dubai rules behind demand, and pay.Updated 16 October 2026
VisaDegree attestation for UAE and Saudi work visas (2026)Degree attestation for the UAE and Saudi Arabia in 2026: the MOFA chain, when an apostille is enough, the steps from India, Pakistan and the UK, and costs.Updated 16 October 2026
RelocationDubai vs Riyadh vs Abu Dhabi for tech workers (2026)Dubai vs Riyadh vs Abu Dhabi for tech workers in 2026: jobs, salaries, rent and cost of living, visas, taxes and daily life compared, with numbers for each cityUpdated 16 October 2026
SalariesGratuity calculator UAE and Saudi end of service benefits (2026)UAE gratuity calculation and Saudi end of service benefits explained for 2026: the formulas, basic vs actual wage, what resigning changes, and worked examples.Updated 16 October 2026
Job searchHow to find a job in Dubai on a visit or job seeker visa (2026)How to find a tech job in Dubai on a UAE job seeker visa or visit visa: who qualifies, fees, 60 to 120 days, and how a visit visa turns into a work visa.Updated 16 October 2026
Job searchIT jobs in Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman for foreigners (2026)IT jobs in Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman for foreigners: how many tech jobs there are, work permits, Omanisation limits on IT roles, taxes and how to apply.Updated 16 October 2026
Job searchIT jobs in Qatar: who hires, salaries and work visas (2026)IT jobs in Qatar for foreigners in 2026: who hires tech workers in Doha, software engineer salary in Qatar, the Qatar work visa process and the cost of living.Updated 16 October 2026
Job searchIT jobs in Saudi Arabia: who is hiring tech workers (2026)IT jobs in Saudi Arabia for foreigners in 2026: which tech companies in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar are hiring, the roles in demand and how work visas work.Updated 16 October 2026
Job searchNotice period in the UAE, probation and labour bans (2026)Changing jobs in the UAE: the notice period under UAE labour law, resignation during probation, gratuity, visa transfer and when a labour ban really applies.Updated 16 October 2026
LicensingSaudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration for expats (2026)Saudi Council of Engineers registration for foreign engineers: who needs SCE membership, the 5-year rule, fees, exams, iqama job titles and tech roles.Updated 16 October 2026
VisaSaudi Premium Residency (premium iqama) for tech workers: Special Talent eligibility, salary thresholds, the SAR 4,000 cost, validity, benefits and how to applyUpdated 16 October 2026
Job searchUAE and Saudi job market for tech in numbers (2026)The UAE and Saudi job market for tech in October 2026: IT jobs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh by role, stack and level, plus official labour market figures.Updated 16 October 2026
VisaUAE Golden Visa for tech workers: requirements and salary (2026)UAE Golden Visa requirements for software engineers and other tech workers in 2026: the AED 30,000 salary rule, MOHRE levels, documents, fees and how to apply.Updated 16 October 2026
CompaniesCompanies in the UAE and Saudi Arabia that hire English-speaking tech talentTech companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh where English is the working language, updated from our job data. No Arabic required for the roles we list.Updated 25 September 2026
CompaniesCompanies that sponsor work visas in the UAE and Saudi ArabiaTech employers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh that hire from abroad and sponsor work visas, plus what visa sponsorship really means in the Gulf.Updated 25 September 2026
Cost of livingCost of living in Dubai for tech workers (2026)What it costs to live in Dubai as a software engineer in 2026: rent, housing fees, utilities, transport and schools, with a short comparison for Riyadh.Updated 25 September 2026
Job searchHow to get a tech job in the Gulf without speaking Arabic (2026)Tech jobs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh for foreigners who don't speak Arabic, plus a plain explainer of Emiratisation and Saudization for tech roles.Updated 25 September 2026
RelocationRelocation checklist for tech workers moving to the UAE or Saudi ArabiaStep-by-step checklist for moving to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh for a tech job: Emirates ID, medical test, bank, Ejari, health insurance, iqama and Absher.Updated 25 September 2026
SalariesSoftware engineer salaries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh (2026)What software engineers earn in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh in 2026, how Gulf pay packages are built, and what tax-free really means for your take-home pay.Updated 25 September 2026
TaxTax basics for tech workers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia (2026)No income tax on salaries in the UAE or Saudi Arabia, but VAT, gratuity, social insurance and home-country tax rules still apply. The basics for tech workers.Updated 25 September 2026
VisaWork visas for tech jobs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia (2026)How tech workers get a UAE work visa, Green Visa or Golden Visa, or a Saudi iqama or Premium Residency: steps, costs, timelines and official links for 2026.Updated 25 September 2026