Data science courses in the UAE
Square1 Ai is an online school, registered in Sri Lanka. It runs five live data science bootcamps (Data Science, Data Analyst with AI, Data Engineering with AI, Analytics Engineer and ML Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for AED 549; self-paced courses start at AED 109. UAE cohorts meet on weekday evenings from 7 PM Gulf time, with full-day sessions at weekends.
Founding price, half the AED 1,099 standard, until 1 December. Self-paced courses from AED 109.
What data roles pay in the UAE
Annual base salary in the UAE, from Payscale (read 22 October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries, and each row shows how many salary profiles it rests on.
| Role | Median a year | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine learning engineerPayscale20 salary profiles | AED 148,300 | AED 50,900 to AED 197,200 | ML Engineer |
| Business analystPayscale49 salary profiles | AED 143,800 | AED 55,000 to AED 238,500 | Data Analyst with AI |
| BI analystPayscale21 salary profiles | AED 123,800 | AED 66,000 to AED 233,700 | Analytics Engineer, Data Analyst with AI |
| Data engineerPayscale44 salary profiles | AED 113,200 | AED 54,900 to AED 231,000 | Data Engineering with AI |
| Data scientistPayscale74 salary profiles | AED 104,200 | AED 40,700 to AED 223,800 | Data Science |
| Data analystPayscale126 salary profiles | AED 70,100 | AED 12,700 to AED 134,900 | Data Analyst with AI, Analytics Engineer |
Salaries are what employers in the UAE report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in UAE.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Data science courses in the UAE, side by side
Data science courses you can take in the UAE in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science & AILe Wagon Dubai | About 2 months full-time (about 6 months part-time) | classroom Dubai or live online | Not listed on its site |
| Data Science Course in DubaiEdoxi Training Institute | 75 hours (5-day corporate format) | classroom Dubai (Bur Dubai) or live online | AED 1,200 to AED 25,000 depending on training format, as a range on the course p |
| Live data bootcamps (5 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 7 PM Gulf time and weekend days | AED 549 (founding price) |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 22 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into data science in the UAE
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a degree, a university name, a free start or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A degree or master's
Fits when You want a formal qualification in data science, or the theory in depth.
Watch for Years of study and a large fee; check how much of it uses the tools teams work with now.
- Route 2
A university or institute short course
Fits when You want a known name on a short data science course, online or on campus.
Watch for Most are a few weeks and teach concepts; ask whether you build and deploy something.
- Route 3
A free or funded programme
Fits when You want to try data science before paying for anything.
Watch for Good for basics; nobody reviews your work, so you still need projects to show.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working and want a job-shaped portfolio in twelve weeks, taught live on Gulf time.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new and not accredited: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in the UAE ask about data science
Which data science course is best in the UAE?
It depends on what you need. Edoxi Training Institute's Data Science Course in Dubai lists AED 1,200 to AED 25,000 depending on training format, as a range on the course p; the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want a portfolio an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps are AED 549 at the founding price.
How much does a data science course cost in the UAE?
A Square1 Ai live data science bootcamp is AED 549, the founding price until 1 December (the standard price is AED 1,099), and a self-paced course is AED 109. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
What does a machine learning engineer earn in the UAE?
Payscale puts the median base salary for a machine learning engineer in the UAE at AED 148,300 a year, with the middle half between AED 50,900 and AED 197,200, from 20 salary profiles.
Data science or data analysis: which should I start with?
If you are new to code, start with data analysis: SQL, spreadsheets and dashboards that answer a manager's question. Data science adds Python, statistics and models on top. The free skill check places you in one or the other.
Do I need to know Python before I start?
Not for the Data Analyst bootcamp. The Data Science, Data Engineering and ML Engineer bootcamps expect some Python; the self-paced Python for AI course covers what you need first.
Can I learn data science online in the UAE while working full time?
Yes. UAE cohorts meet on weekday evenings from 7 PM Gulf time, with full-day sessions at weekends. The work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Is it an accredited qualification in the UAE?
No. Square1 Ai teaches online and its bootcamps are not accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education or the KHDA. You leave with 10 deployed projects and a recorded defence of your work, not an accredited certificate.
Does the bootcamp guarantee a job?
No. No placement rate is published because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects an employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
How do I pay?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one on Gulf time.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.