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Private Driver Cost in Dubai & the UAE: Salary Calculator

Estimate the monthly salary and one-time cost — based on real 2026 driver market data.

Estimated monthly salary

AED3,400–4,600

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Sayyar

Hire with Sayyar

Platform access (one-time)
from AED245
Government & visa fees
AED4,000–5,500
One-time total
AED4,245–5,745
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Hire via agency

Recruitment fee
AED6,800–9,200
Government & visa fees
AED4,000–5,500
One-time total
AED10,800–14,700
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You could saveAED5,055–10,455in one-time costs by hiring directly with Sayyar.

Estimates based on Sayyar driver salary data and typical market fees. Actual salaries and government/agency fees vary by individual, nationality, and provider. Salary is the amount paid to the worker; platform access is a one-time Sayyar fee.

How much does it cost to hire a private driver in Dubai & the UAE?

The cost of hiring a private driver in Dubai & the UAE comes down to the monthly salary plus one-time costs (the visa, government fees, and any recruitment fee). Monthly salaries typically run AED 3,500–5,000 depending on nationality and experience, while the government visa cost is around AED 4,000–6,000. Use the calculator above to estimate your budget and compare hiring directly with Sayyar versus through an agency.

Average monthly salaries (Dubai & the UAE)

RoleTypical monthly salary
Private driverAED3,500–5,000

Based on real Sayyar driver data; actual salaries vary by individual, nationality, and experience.

Frequently asked questions

A private driver's monthly salary typically runs AED 3,500–5,000, plus a one-time visa and government cost. With Sayyar you pay only a platform access fee from AED 245 instead of an agency recruitment fee.