Data Scientist Salary in United Arab Emirates

Data Scientist in United Arab Emirates: read the median against a +35% outlook

The United Arab Emirates national median for a data scientist is AED 409,000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about AED 277,000 in Abu Dhabi to AED 291,000 in Dubai (1.1×).

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. Common screening skills include Python, SQL, Statistics, and Machine learning.

A modeled national band runs about AED 254,400–AED 598,000 around that midpoint. Employment is typically employer-sponsored; tax treatment differs from most countries on this site. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +35% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Emirati city.

Dubai sits -29% vs the national median; Abu Dhabi sits -32%. Relocating inside United Arab Emirates for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

United Arab Emirates shows about 1.3% CPI in 2025. A data scientist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and DevOps Engineer.