Thriving Digital Marketing Jobs in UAE: High Demand and Competitive Salaries

The scope of digital marketing jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quite significant and has shown good growth. Cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, have been rapidly expanding their digital infrastructure and technology adoption, making digital marketing an essential facet of business strategy.

UAE has been investing immensely in digital infrastructure, with an emphasis on smart cities and tech-driven solutions. This has led to increased internet penetration and a greater demand for digital marketing services. Furthermore, the rise of e-commerce platforms and online shopping in the UAE has created new opportunities for digital marketers to specialize in areas such as social media advertising, search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, and email marketing for online retailers.

So, here are the most in-demand and highly paid jobs in the digital marketing industry of UAE.

Digital Marketing:

Job Position	Salary Range (AED)
Head of Digital Marketing	40,000 – 60,000
Sr. Digital Marketing Mgr	30,000 – 40,000
Growth Hacker	20,000 – 40,000
Digital Marketing Manager	28,000 – 38,000
Social Media Manager	20,000 – 30,000
SEO Manager	18,000 – 28,000
Account Manager	15,000 – 18,000
Digital Marketing Exec	12,000 – 18,000

User Experience and Design:

Position	Salary Range (AED)	Salary Range (USD)
UX Director	50,000 – 70,000	$13,611 – $19,027
Head of User Experience	40,000 – 55,000	$10,891 – $15,000
Product Designer	20,000 – 35,000	$5,445 – $9,534
UX/UI Designer	18,000 – 28,000	$4,901 – $7,634
Visual Designer	15,000 – 25,000	$4,083 – $6,811

Digital Transformation and Strategy:

Position	Salary Range (AED)	Salary Range (USD)
Chief Digital Officer	60,000 – 90,000	$16,336 – $24,503
Head of Digital	40,000 – 70,000	$10,891 – $19,027
Digital Transformation Manager	40,000 – 65,000	$10,891 – $17,679
Agile Lead	30,000 – 45,000	$8,167 – $12,250
Digital Strategist	25,000 – 35,000	$6,811 – $9,534
Digital Project Manager	20,000 – 30,000	$5,445 – $8,167

Product and E-commerce:

Position	Salary Range (AED)	Salary Range (USD)
Product Director	45,000 – 60,000	$12,250 – $16,336
Head of E-commerce/Omnichannel	35,000 – 50,000	$9,534 – $13,611
Head of Product	40,000 – 50,000	$10,891 – $13,611
Product Manager	20,000 – 35,000	$5,445 – $9,534
E-commerce Manager	25,000 – 35,000	$6,811 – $9,534
E-commerce Specialist	18,000 – 25,000	$4,901 – $6,811

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