Guides for developers moving to the UAE & Saudi Arabia
Practical, sourced guides on visas, salaries, taxes and relocation.
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