Development Director
Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 3 recent postings.
A Development Director in the GCC region requires excel, leadership, negotiation, arabic, procurement. Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. 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 | 14,000 AED | 24,500 AED | 37,500 AED | 52,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,500 SAR | 23,000 SAR | 36,000 SAR | 50,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 14,500 QAR | 25,500 QAR | 39,500 QAR | 54,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,150 KWD | 2,000 KWD | 3,100 KWD | 4,300 KWD |
| Oman | 1,300 OMR | 2,200 OMR | 3,450 OMR | 4,750 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,200 BHD | 2,100 BHD | 3,250 BHD | 4,500 BHD |
How Development Director pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · 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
- Michael Page
- BuildConsult International
Active markets
- saudi
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The Development Director will lead the end
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end development life cycle of large
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We are currently retained by one of Saudi Arabia's leading Sovereign Wealth Funds and in line with the country's 2030 vision to re
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establish Saudi Arabia as the leading economy in the Middle East, a new real estate Development Company has been established to develop several major mixed use community developments.
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Reporting to the Chief Development Officer for a regional masterplanned community development, you will have full responsibility for your designated development, supported by a multi
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quality developments aligned with the Kingdom's urban growth and Vision 2030 objectives. Description As Development Director, you'll be responsible for: Leading the full development life
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4 projects through the projects entire full lifecyleStrong understanding of the Saudi Arabian real estate market and regulatory environmentDemonstrated ability to lead complex, large
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term career progression within a growing organisation Skills Development Director
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