Architecture and interior design salaries
in Dubai - 2026
Explore the salary landscape within Dubai's architecture and interior design industry.
Uncover the range of benefits companies are offering in 2026, including what separates a standard benefits package from an outstanding one.
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Salaries (monthly)
The average salary for an Architect in Dubai is AED 28,000 per month.
The average salary for an Interior Designer in Dubai is AED 25,952 per month.
The figures below reflect typical total monthly packages offered by international practices, including base salary and, where applicable, consolidated allowances for housing and transport.
Architecture
| Per month | AED Low | AED Average | AED High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Architect | 24,000 | 29,000 | 33,000 |
| Senior Architect | 26,500 | 36,000 | 46,000 |
| Associate | 40,000 | 46,000 | 53,000 |
| Associate Director | 53,000 | 72,000 | 94,000 |
| Director | 70,000 | 95,000 | 120,000 |
| Executive Director | 100,000 | 125,000 | 140,000 |
| Senior Technician | 20,000 | 33,000 | 46,000 |
| Design Manager | 26,000 | 33,000 | 40,000 |
| Senior Design Manager | 33,000 | 43,000 | 53,000 |
Interior Design
| Per month | AED Low | AED Average | AED High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Interior Designer | 13,000 | 18,000 | 23,000 |
| Senior Interior Designer | 20,000 | 31,000 | 40,000 |
| Associate | 40,000 | 46,000 | 53,000 |
| Design Director | 79,000 | 122,000 | 165,000 |
| Senior Technician | 20,000 | 33,000 | 46,000 |
| FF&E Coordinator | 11,000 | 16,500 | 22,000 |
| Senior FF&E Designer | 22,000 | 36,000 | 53,000 |
| Senior Interior Architect | 22,000 | 33,000 | 44,000 |
BIM/CAD/IT
| Per month | AED Low | AED Average | AED High |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM Coordinator | 11,000 | 16,500 | 22,000 |
| BIM Lead | 16,500 | 22,000 | 31,000 |
| BIM Manager | 26,500 | 36,000 | 46,000 |
| Head of BIM | 40,000 | 59,000 | 79,000 |
| Senior Computational Specialist | 40,000 | 59,000 | 79,000 |
Planning & Landscape Architecture
| Per month | AED Low | AED Average | AED High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Urban Designer | 24,000 | 28,500 | 33,000 |
| Senior Urban Designer | 26,500 | 36,000 | 46,000 |
| Urban Design Director | 66,000 | 116,000 | 165,000 |
| Landscape Architect | 24,000 | 28,500 | 33,000 |
| Senior Landscape Architect | 26,500 | 36,000 | 46,000 |
| Landscape Architect Director | 66,000 | 116,000 | 165,000 |
Business Support
| Per month | AED Low | AED Average | AED High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice / Operations Manager | 16,500 | 28,000 | 40,000 |
| Marketing Manager | 50,000 | 55,000 | 61,000 |
| Bid Manager | 33,000 | 40,000 | 46,000 |
| Business Development Executive | 22,000 | 33,000 | 44,000 |
| Business Development Manager | 44,000 | 55,000 | 66,000 |
| Head of Communications | 53,000 | 59,000 | 66,000 |
| HR Manager | 44,000 | 52,000 | 61,000 |
| Finance Manager/Controller | 33,000 | 43,000 | 53,000 |
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private healthcare |  | + family | + premium options |
| Inclusive spaces (prayer/quiet rooms) | | | |
| Employee assistance programme | | | |
| Life insurance | | | |
| Gym membership | |
Career Development
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentoring programme | | | |
| Performance reviews | | | |
| In-house training, workshops, talks etc. | | | |
| Paid certification | | | |
| External training | |
Work-Life Balance
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid annual leave | 30 days, + public holidays | 30+ days, + public holidays | 30+ days, + public holidays |
| Sick leave, disability income protection | 15 days full pay | Short term protection | Long term protection |
| Flexible working hours | | | |
| Enhanced parental leave | | | |
| Hybrid working | | | |
| Working from Abroad Policy | | ||
| Crèche | |
Workplace Perks
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food supplied in office | | | |
| Annual parties | | | |
| Social clubs | | | |
| Paid social staff events | | | |
| Birthday / seasonal gifts | | | |
| Travel opportunities | | | |
| Office trips | | | |
| Organised sporting teams | |
Financial Benefits
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax free salary | | | |
| End-of-service gratuity, after 1 year employed | 21 days basic salary | 21+ days basic salary | 21+ days basic salary |
| Transport / car allowance, car provided | | | |
| Private pension or retirement benefit | | | |
| Local discounts | | | |
| Bonuses or profit share | | | |
| Employee share scheme | | ||
| Free / discounted products | |
Living Expenses
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing allowance | Partial allowance | Full payment, utilities | Premium options |
| Annual international airfare, round trip | | + family, premium options | |
| Child education allowance, childcare | Partial allowance | Full payment | |
| Communication allowance | | |
Relocation Support
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relocation travel to Dubai | | + family | Premium options |
| Shipping allowance | | | |
| Temporary accommodation, upon arrival | | + family | + premium options |
| Work visa | | + family | + family |
| Residency permit | | + family | + family |
| Settling-in assistance | | | |
Repatiration Support
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repatriation support, flights and shipping | | + family, premium options |
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