What do CEOs and taxi drivers have in common? They’re here for the money. This isn’t to say that Abu Dhabi doesn’t have a heck of a lot to offer people who want to call it home; but ask any fresh import what brought them to the capital and the answer will invariably be ‘my career’.
And it makes sense; the UAE’s capital survived the financial crisis with far fewer scars than most other cities. It’s politically stable, financially secure and immensely ambitious, and has the drive and resources to realise its plans. It’s an exciting place to be, and everyone wants in.
And here you are, with the same drive and ambitions, here to make a name (and fortune) for yourself. Time Out Abu Dhabi knows what you’re worth, but it’s about time you found out as well. We’ve crunched numbers, trawled through data, and talked to industry and recruitment specialists to find out which industries will be paying out the big bucks this year – and what you should be earning right now.
And it’s good news for the long run; pay rises have started creeping back into a few industries, and, yes, these might not compare to the piles of money some companies threw around pre-global credit crunch, but they’re certainly there if you’re willing to put in the hours for them. So read on to find out where the money is, and how much of it should be in your pay package.
Abu Dhabi today: an industry overview click here to view
Abu Dhabi: the best place to work in the Middle East click here to view
The big question: can I have more money? click here to view
What should you be earning? click here to view
Equal opportunity: does nationality affect your pay grade? click here to view
