Abu Dhabi
Arabic
9.365 million
(GMT+4)
180,000
United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
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US$6 billion
$11.25+ billion
Abu Dhabi
Arabic
9.365 million
(GMT+4)
180,000
United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
US$6 billion
$11.25+ billion
The UAE has emerged as a leading hub for software development in the Middle East, driven by its strong focus on technology and innovation. Software development is a rapidly growing industry in the country, with surging demand for developers as the UAE undergoes a digital transformation.
Among the emirates, Dubai stands out as the most populous city and a major international hub, attracting numerous digital nomads who choose to work here.
Dubai provides strong reasons to choose it as your software development hub. It offers a favorable business environment, boasts high-quality infrastructure, provides access to a pool of skilled talent, and offers a tax-free environment. Additionally, Dubai benefits from an expanding market due to the rising demand for digital transformation and innovation across various industries.
ALLSTARSIT takes care of everything for you – we have a 360° approach with a full recruitment cycle
Payroll Cycle
In the UAE, the payroll cycle is typically monthly, and payment is made on the last working day of the month.
Employer Taxes
In Dubai, employers are responsible for contributing 12.50% toward the total employment cost.
Overtime Pay
In the UAE, overtime work is compensated according to employment contracts or collective agreements. There are two rates for overtime: 150.00% of the regular salary rate for work between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m. (nighttime overtime) and 125.00% for any other time. Additionally, employees are entitled to an extra paid day off and overtime pay at 150% of their regular pay for work on Fridays.
Paid Leave
In the UAE, paid leave is typically set in the employment contract, with a minimum of 30 days of paid leave per year after completing one year of service. Employees accrue two days of leave per month for employment of over six months but less than one year. This paid leave is in addition to any public holidays. According to the new labor law, employers are required to pay the employee's salary before the commencement of annual leave. Employers now have the discretion to set policies that limit the carryover of leave, requiring employees to utilize their annual leave within the applicable annual leave year.
Sick Leave
Employees with a minimum of three months of service are entitled to paid sick leave, up to a maximum of 90 days per year. They must provide a medical certificate within 48 hours of the first day of sickness. During the first 15 days of sickness, employees receive 100.00% of their regular salary rate. This reduces to 50.00% for the following 30 days, and any additional sickness within a year is unpaid (up to a total of 90 days per year).
Public and Provincial Holidays
Notice Period
The minimum mandatory notice period is 30 days, according to labor law. However, the length of employment determines the specific notice period for employees under the DIFC employment law. Here are the notice periods based on length of employment:
- For jobs lasting 1 to 5 months: 2 weeks' notice
- For up to 5 years of employment: 1 month's notice
- For 5+ years of employment: 90 days' notice
- A minimum of 14 days notice is required during the probation period. If an employee resigns during the probation period to join another company within the UAE, they must give 30 days' notice. However, if a foreign worker is leaving the UAE, they only need to provide 14 days' notice.
13th Month Bonus
There is no requirement for a 13th-month salary payment in the United Arab Emirates.
Setting up a separate business entity in every location where you plan to hire employees or a team is time-consuming and incurs high legal fees.
At the same time, navigating local labor laws and adhering to employee expectations can be a complex and challenging task, as is finding accurate and up-to-date employment information for all your potential hiring locations. Not to mention that tracking invoices and managing employee contracts through email and spreadsheets is messy and error-prone.
Compliance is critical in this context, and we must ensure that we follow local guidelines, particularly regarding taxes and legalities.
ALLSTARSIT streamlines the process by offering an integrated solution for finding and hiring employees, managing HR and payroll, and automating compliance across 20+ countries. All simple and hassle-free.
Choose the right expert professionals required for your specific project, saving time and wasted effort.
This service enables software development companies worldwide to meet any technical needs outside their core skill set by adding specialized staff on demand while retaining control of the project's specifications and scope.
Establish R&D / Tech Support / QA & Testing / DevOps / Data Entry Centers in your chosen location.
Forget about investing in facilities, equipment, technology, or human resources. We manage all necessary operations as your specialist. This can help you save money and resources, all while reducing frustration and simplifying internal processes.
Use ALLSTARSIT as your EOR / CM to easily hire employees in new countries without setting up a legal entity.
We act as the employer for your new hire, handling all HR, payroll, tax, and compliance requirements on your behalf, while you maintain control of their workload.
Tap into a wide talent pool of top-tier engineers from our database. We will find the right fit for your business and help you reduce your hiring timeline.
Headhunting
Signing bonuses
Vacancy promotion
Free replacement
Preliminary interviews
HR interviews
Attract, hire, and retain top talent, building a motivated workforce that drives your business forward.
Non-employee-employer liability
Managing tech equipment
Retention and risk analysis
Performance reviews
Compensation revision & expense returns
1:1 meetings (180-degree)
Monthly reports
Performance reviews & periodic surveys
Ongoing client and expert support
Expand your business globally and hire employees or contractors quickly and efficiently by partnering with ALLSTARSIT, who can act as your EOR/CM and handle the administrative and legal aspects of their employment while you control their workload.
Improve your employees' well-being and job satisfaction by offering them a range of corporate benefits through ALLSTARSIT, including wellness consultant sessions, music lessons, workations, gym compensation, and employee recognition programs.
Keep track of your team's progress and satisfaction with ALLSTARSIT's monthly reports and periodic surveys, allowing you to identify any issues and make necessary adjustments to retain top talent.
Enhance your employees' working experience by offering them the possibility of working from an office or securing a seat in a premium co-working space shared area through ALLSTARSIT.
Simplify your HR operations and ensure your employees receive timely and accurate paychecks with ALLSTARSIT's comprehensive payroll solution.
Increase your employees' satisfaction and productivity by providing them with the peace of mind that comes with having access to a reliable and comprehensive health insurance package made possible by ALLSTARSIT.
Invest in your employees' professional development by implementing a comprehensive L&D program that includes access to online education platforms, language classes, and technical meetups, courtesy of ALLSTARSIT.
Build a Customer Care or a Customer Support team to ensure that your business excels in providing exceptional assistance to your customers.
Whether you need a team of professionals that can handle relationship building and product knowledge or a group of Tier 1/2/3 engineers that can help with troubleshooting and other technical issues, ALLSTARSIT can help you find, hire and manage them.
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