General Manager- Hospitality
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait, UAE with 2 recent postings.
A General Manager- Hospitality in the GCC region requires Excel, communication, leadership, customer service, safety. Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. 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 |
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| United Arab Emirates | 16,500 AED | 28,500 AED | 44,500 AED | 61,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,000 SAR | 27,500 SAR | 42,500 SAR | 58,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 17,500 QAR | 30,000 QAR | 46,500 QAR | 64,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,350 KWD | 2,350 KWD | 3,650 KWD | 5,050 KWD |
| Oman | 1,500 OMR | 2,600 OMR | 4,050 OMR | 5,600 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,450 BHD | 2,450 BHD | 3,850 BHD | 5,300 BHD |
How General Manager- Hospitality 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
- Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah
- Arbete
Active markets
- kuwait
- uae
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About the job General Manager
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Kuwait Position Name : General Manager One of our clients in the restaurant & hospitality industry
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Portal Job Description 1. Business Growth & Strategy Develop long
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making skills. Proven track record in multi
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Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
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Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
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Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
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Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
What is the average General Manager- Hospitality salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level General Manager- Hospitality 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 General Manager- Hospitality salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for General Manager- Hospitality 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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