In a fast-moving digital landscape like the UAE, tech leadership is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But hiring a full-time Chief Technology Officer (CTO) can cost your business upwards of AED 600,000 annually. That’s where Fractional CTOs come in—delivering expert tech strategy at just 25% of the cost.
Yes, you can save up to 75%—without compromising quality, innovation, or speed.
Full-Time CTO vs. Fractional CTO: Cost Breakdown
Role | Cost per Year | Engagement Style | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
Full-Time CTO | AED 500,000–700,000 (onwards) | 40+ hours/week | Large companies & corporates |
Fractional CTO | AED 120,000–180,000 (onwards) | 2–10 hours/week | Startups, SMEs, growth-stage |
🔁 Savings: Up to 75%
✅ Impact: 100% Strategy-Driven
“Don’t hire for size. Hire for need, value, and vision.”
— Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft
Why Pay More When You Can Scale Smarter?
A Fractional CTO brings you:
Tech leadership on-demand
Strategic roadmap and MVP guidance
Scalable system architecture
Agile execution aligned with business goals
Support during fundraising or product pivots
All without paying for full-time overheads like benefits, office space, or bonuses.
Perfect Fit for UAE’s Growth Vision
UAE’s Vision 2031 focuses on sustainable, agile, and innovation-driven business. Fractional CTOs match this perfectly:
“The future belongs to those who can imagine it, design it, and execute it.”
— H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
By hiring a CTO for just a few strategic hours per week, you align your growth with the country’s push for tech-first, resource-smart business models.
Use Case: Why UAE Startups and SMEs Are Going Fractional
Startups: MVP planning, tech team setup, fast pivots
SMEs: Data-driven growth, system optimization
Corporates: Short-term project leadership, digital audits
“A big business starts small.” — Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group
Conclusion: Cut Costs, Not Capability
At Digital Value Stream (DVS), we connect visionary founders and growth-stage businesses with Fractional CTOs who deliver big-picture thinking without the big-ticket cost.
Hire from AED 3,000/week onwards
Get matched in under a week
Remote or on-site (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or hybrid)
Ready to Save 75% and Still Scale Like a Pro?
Let’s talk.
Book a free discovery call with DVS and find your perfect Fractional CTO match today.