Monthly reports on tech jobs in the UAE & the Gulf
Each month we publish a snapshot of the jobs on Gulf Dev Jobs. Every number comes from our own data, with the sample size next to it. A report never changes after it is published.
What each report covers
- How many ads offer visa sponsorship, relocation, remote work or a salary
- The cities, roles and stacks with the most jobs
- Advertised salaries: the median and the usual range, by city and role
- The companies with the most open jobs
- The data as a CSV file you may reuse with credit
Guides for job seekers
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
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
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