A candidate commanding an AED 40,000 p,m. salary will normally have 8-10 years’ experience in both restaurants and households. They will often be Michelin-star-trained and be comfortable with sourcing ingredients and preparing three meals a day for a large family. They are also able to cater for dinner parties, lunches and small events and can manage relevant budgets. If you are looking to hire a private chef in the UAE with a little more experience, they could command a salary between AED50,000-AED70,000 p.m.