Need some career advice regarding a UAE offer.
I currently work remotely from India as a Full Stack Developer with around 2 YOE, mostly startup experience, backend-heavy work, scalable systems, AI/LLM-related exploration, etc. Current compensation is around ₹1L/month.
Recently received an offer from an AI startup in Abu Dhabi (around 10-engineer team) for 1.8 lakh/month. They are covering visa, medical insurance, and flight tickets, but no accommodation support.
The work seems genuinely interesting — AI infrastructure, voice AI, enterprise/government-level projects, and potentially strong learning opportunities.
I’m trying to evaluate:
Is 7k AED reasonable for this profile and relocation?
Does UAE experience significantly improve future opportunities/salary growth?
Would you prioritize long-term exposure over short-term compensation here?
How much can someone realistically save in Abu Dhabi on this salary?
Would really appreciate honest opinions from people who’ve worked in UAE startups or made similar moves.