Marketing Director
Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi, UAE with 6 recent postings.
A Marketing Director in the GCC region requires leadership, Excel, Git, communication, forecasting. Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 16,000 AED | 27,000 AED | 42,000 AED | 58,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,000 SAR | 26,000 SAR | 40,000 SAR | 56,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 16,500 QAR | 28,500 QAR | 44,000 QAR | 61,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,300 KWD | 2,200 KWD | 3,450 KWD | 4,800 KWD |
| Oman | 1,450 OMR | 2,450 OMR | 3,850 OMR | 5,300 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,350 BHD | 2,350 BHD | 3,650 BHD | 5,050 BHD |
How Marketing Director pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- Petromin Corporation
- TalentHUB | تالنت هب
- Michael Page
- Kinetic Business Solutions
- Calo Inc
- Confidential Careers
Active markets
- saudi
- uae
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or assignments as directed.
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Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
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Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, working with advertising or promotion managers.
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Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
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Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
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Compile lists describing product or service offerings.
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Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
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Consult with product development personnel on product specifications, such as design, color, or packaging.
What is the average Marketing Director salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Marketing Director in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Marketing Director salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Marketing Director salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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