Higher wages than home countries: Domestic workers often earn significantly more in the UAE than they would doing similar work in their home countries.
Currency value advantage: Sending remittances home in a stronger currency (like AED) can support families, pay for children's education, or invest in property.
The UAE has a large expatriate and local population with the means to employ full-time help.
Families in the UAE often hire domestic workers for tasks such as cleaning, cooking, childcare, elder care, and more.
Domestic workers are usually sponsored by employers, which provides a residency visa, housing, food, and sometimes even medical care.
This arrangement can be attractive for those who have no other means to afford living in the UAE.
Many workers accept domestic roles abroad because of limited employment opportunities or low wages in their own countries.
For some, domestic work abroad is seen as one of the few viable paths to financial stability.
Domestic work doesn’t usually require a high level of formal education or specific qualifications, making it accessible to many, especially women from disadvantaged backgrounds.
For some, working in the UAE is part of a broader goal to gain international work experience or to use it as a stepping stone to migrate to other countries or transition to better-paying jobs over time.
Childcare Specialists with Educational Flair
Nannies and babysitters today are expected to do more than just supervise. Many families look for candidates who can creatively engage children with storytelling, early childhood education techniques, music, and multilingual exposure.
Housekeepers with an Eye for Detail
High-end households value housekeepers who can organize living spaces with aesthetic appeal, implement eco-friendly cleaning methods, and use modern gadgets and smart-home systems efficiently.
Culinary Domestic Workers
Families seek cooks who bring international flavors, cater to dietary needs (vegan, keto, diabetic-friendly), and creatively present meals. Knowledge of global cuisines is a plus.
Caregivers with Holistic Skills
Elderly or differently-abled care roles are expanding to include therapeutic activities like art, music, or gentle fitness routines, offering emotional and mental stimulation in addition to physical care.
Pet Care Professionals
Households with pets prefer caretakers who understand grooming, pet nutrition, and animal behavior—combining compassion with expertise.
Diverse Household Cultures: Multinational families encourage creativity and cultural exchange in daily routines.
High-Tech Homes: Exposure to smart home environments allows domestic workers to learn and adapt to advanced technologies.
Professional Development: Many employers support skills training and certification programs to upgrade worker capabilities.
Duties: Cleaning, laundry, ironing, organizing rooms, grocery shopping.
Preferred Skills: Time management, attention to detail, use of modern appliances.
Duties: Child supervision, feeding, bathing, tutoring, playing educational games.
Preferred Skills: Childcare certification, basic first aid, creativity, patience.
Duties: Assisting with mobility, medication management, hygiene, emotional support.
Preferred Skills: Nursing background, compassion, physical strength.
Duties: Meal planning, preparing dishes, grocery shopping, maintaining kitchen hygiene.
Preferred Skills: Multicuisine knowledge, dietary customization, presentation skills.
Duties: Driving family members safely, school pick-up/drop-off, vehicle maintenance.
Preferred Skills: Valid UAE driving license, knowledge of routes, safe driving habits.
Duties: Lawn maintenance, watering, planting, landscaping, pest control.
Preferred Skills: Horticulture knowledge, physical stamina.
Duties: Assisting children with homework, test prep, language tutoring.
Preferred Skills: Teaching experience, subject matter expertise, communication.
Duties: Supervising other domestic staff, managing household schedules, vendor coordination.
Preferred Skills: Leadership, budgeting, multitasking.
Duties: Feeding, walking, grooming, veterinary visits.
Preferred Skills: Pet handling experience, animal behavior knowledge.
Duties: Washing, stain removal, steaming, folding, ironing.
Preferred Skills: Fabric knowledge, attention to cleanliness and order.
Job Title |
Salary (AED) |
Salary (USD) |
Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Housemaid / Cleaner |
1,200 |
327 |
27,120 |
|
Nanny |
1,500 |
409 |
33,900 |
|
Babysitter |
1,400 |
382 |
31,640 |
|
Cook / Chef |
2,000 |
545 |
45,200 |
|
Driver / Chauffeur |
2,500 |
681 |
56,500 |
|
Elderly Caregiver |
2,200 |
599 |
49,720 |
|
Live-in Caregiver |
2,000 |
545 |
45,200 |
|
Personal Assistant (Household) |
3,000 |
817 |
67,800 |
|
Housekeeping Supervisor |
2,800 |
762 |
63,280 |
|
Tutor / Home Educator |
3,500 |
953 |
79,100 |
|
Household Manager |
4,000 |
1,090 |
90,400 |
|
Laundry Specialist |
1,300 |
354 |
29,380 |
|
Ironing Expert |
1,200 |
327 |
27,120 |
|
Pet Care Assistant |
1,500 |
409 |
33,900 |
|
Gardener |
1,400 |
382 |
31,640 |
|
Live-in Domestic Worker |
1,500 |
409 |
33,900 |
|
Kitchen Helper |
1,300 |
354 |
29,380 |
|
Butler |
4,000 |
1,090 |
90,400 |
|
Security (Residential) |
2,500 |
681 |
56,500 |
|
Handyman / Maintenance Worker |
2,200 |
599 |
49,720 |
Age Limit: 18 to 60 years.
Applicants must be adults as per UAE labor laws. Most employers prefer candidates between 21–45 years of age.
Basic education preferred (not mandatory for all roles).
Specialized roles like nanny, tutor, or caregiver may require certifications or vocational training in childcare, elderly care, or housekeeping.
Applicants must undergo a mandatory medical examination in their home country and again upon arrival in the UAE.
Free from communicable diseases (e.g., TB, HIV, Hepatitis).
Experience in relevant domestic roles is highly preferred.
For skilled positions (e.g., cook, elderly caregiver), professional or practical training is advantageous.
A valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity.
Birth certificate, national ID, and police clearance certificate (in some cases).
No criminal record is essential for visa approval.
Domestic workers must be sponsored by an individual or family residing in the UAE.
The employer is responsible for visa processing, residence permit, and employment contract registration.
A standard employment contract approved by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) or Tadbeer must be signed.
Contract outlines duties, salary, work hours, leave, and other entitlements.
A domestic worker visa is issued under the sponsor’s name (not transferable).
The visa is typically valid for 2 years and can be renewed.
Basic English or Arabic communication skills are preferred.
Additional language skills may be beneficial for multicultural households.
Workers must be recruited only through licensed agencies approved by UAE authorities (such as Tadbeer).
Avoid illegal agents or middlemen to prevent exploitation or visa rejection.
Job Profile |
General Roles and Responsibilities |
|---|---|
|
Housemaid / Cleaner |
Cleaning rooms, bathrooms, kitchens; dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors; organizing household items. |
|
Nanny |
Child supervision, feeding, bathing, tutoring, playtime, school prep, ensuring safety and hygiene. |
|
Babysitter |
Watching over children, putting them to bed, feeding, light tidying of toys and children's rooms. |
|
Cook / Private Chef |
Meal planning, grocery shopping, preparing meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene, catering to dietary needs. |
|
Driver / Chauffeur |
Safely transporting family members, school drop-offs, car maintenance, running errands. |
|
Elderly Caregiver |
Assisting with mobility, medication, hygiene, companionship, preparing meals, attending medical visits. |
|
Live-in Caregiver |
24/7 care for elderly or special needs person; includes feeding, bathing, monitoring health. |
|
Personal Assistant (Household) |
Scheduling, organizing household events, running errands, managing bills, travel bookings. |
|
Housekeeping Supervisor |
Managing other domestic staff, maintaining cleaning standards, inventory of supplies, scheduling tasks. |
|
Tutor / Home Educator |
Teaching school subjects, helping with homework, language training, exam preparation. |
|
Household Manager |
Overseeing all household operations, staff management, budgeting, procurement, maintenance scheduling. |
|
Laundry Specialist |
Washing, ironing, folding clothes, fabric care, stain removal, wardrobe organization. |
|
Ironing Expert |
Ironing various types of clothing, handling delicate fabrics, managing laundry turnaround. |
|
Pet Care Assistant |
Feeding, grooming, walking pets, administering medication, keeping pet areas clean. |
|
Gardener |
Lawn mowing, watering plants, trimming hedges, planting, pest control, landscape upkeep. |
|
Live-in Domestic Worker |
Full-service domestic help including cleaning, cooking, laundry, and child/elderly care if needed. |
|
Kitchen Helper |
Assisting cook with prep, washing vegetables, cleaning kitchen equipment, dishwashing. |
|
Butler |
Greeting guests, serving food and drinks, managing pantry and wine cellar, overseeing household staff. |
|
Security (Residential) |
Monitoring premises, controlling visitor access, patrolling property, ensuring household safety. |
|
Handyman / Maintenance Worker |
Fixing minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry issues, appliance maintenance, basic home repairs. |
Job Profile |
Minimum Education |
Preferred Experience |
Age Limit |
Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Housemaid / Cleaner |
Basic literacy |
1–2 years |
21–45 years |
Physically fit, good hygiene knowledge |
|
Nanny |
Secondary school / Childcare cert. |
2+ years with children |
21–45 years |
First aid, basic English, childcare training |
|
Babysitter |
Basic education |
1+ year |
21–45 years |
Trustworthy, patient, flexible timing |
|
Cook / Private Chef |
Culinary diploma (preferred) |
2–3 years |
25–50 years |
Knowledge of multiple cuisines, hygienic practices |
|
Driver / Chauffeur |
High school (preferred) |
2+ years driving |
25–50 years |
Valid UAE driving license, knowledge of local routes |
|
Elderly Caregiver |
Nursing / Caregiving course |
2–3 years |
25–55 years |
Compassionate, trained in elderly care and emergency response |
|
Live-in Caregiver |
High school or caregiving cert. |
1–2 years |
25–55 years |
Available 24/7, respectful, strong communication |
|
Personal Assistant (Household) |
Bachelor’s / Secretarial course |
3–5 years |
25–50 years |
Organization skills, fluent English, tech-savvy |
|
Housekeeping Supervisor |
High school or diploma |
3+ years |
30–50 years |
Team management, inventory control |
|
Tutor / Home Educator |
Bachelor’s in education |
2–4 years teaching |
25–45 years |
Academic expertise, multilingual skills (advantage) |
|
Household Manager |
Bachelor’s in hospitality/mgmt. |
5+ years |
30–55 years |
Leadership, multitasking, budgeting knowledge |
|
Laundry Specialist |
Basic education |
1–2 years |
21–45 years |
Knowledge of fabrics, stain removal techniques |
|
Ironing Expert |
Basic education |
1+ year |
21–45 years |
Detail-oriented, skilled in ironing all fabric types |
|
Pet Care Assistant |
Basic education |
1–2 years |
21–45 years |
Pet handling skills, animal care knowledge |
|
Gardener |
Basic education / Landscaping cert |
1–3 years |
21–50 years |
Familiar with plants, use of tools and fertilizers |
|
Live-in Domestic Worker |
Basic literacy |
2–5 years |
21–50 years |
Versatile, willing to work full-time/live-in |
|
Kitchen Helper |
Basic education |
1–2 years in kitchen |
21–45 years |
Hygiene awareness, fast learner |
|
Butler |
Diploma in hospitality |
3–5 years in elite households |
30–55 years |
Professional etiquette, confidentiality, management skills |
|
Security (Residential) |
High school |
2–3 years |
25–50 years |
Security training, alertness, basic English |
|
Handyman / Maintenance Worker |
Technical diploma (plumbing, elec) |
2–3 years |
25–50 years |
Skilled in repairs, tools usage, safety compliance |
Job Role |
Preferred Experience |
Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Housemaid / Cleaner |
1–2 years |
Experience in cleaning, organizing, use of household appliances. |
|
Nanny |
2+ years |
Childcare experience, ideally with references or training. |
|
Babysitter |
1+ year |
Experience supervising infants or young children. |
|
Cook / Private Chef |
2–4 years |
Experience in home or restaurant kitchens; knowledge of multiple cuisines. |
|
Driver / Chauffeur |
2–3 years |
Professional driving experience; UAE license preferred. |
|
Elderly Caregiver |
2–3 years |
Experience in elderly or special-needs care; training certification helpful. |
|
Live-in Caregiver |
2+ years |
Full-time caregiving in households or institutions. |
|
Personal Assistant (Household) |
3–5 years |
Experience in private households or executive environments. |
|
Housekeeping Supervisor |
3+ years |
Prior supervisory experience managing cleaning staff. |
|
Tutor / Home Educator |
2–4 years |
Formal or informal tutoring experience; teaching qualifications preferred. |
|
Household Manager |
5+ years |
High-level household operations management experience. |
|
Laundry Specialist |
1–2 years |
Knowledge of laundry procedures and fabric handling. |
|
Ironing Expert |
1–2 years |
Skilled in ironing delicate and varied fabric types. |
|
Pet Care Assistant |
1–2 years |
Animal care experience (feeding, grooming, walking). |
|
Gardener |
1–3 years |
Gardening, landscaping, or groundskeeping experience. |
|
Live-in Domestic Worker |
2–5 years |
Experience handling multiple household tasks in live-in roles. |
|
Kitchen Helper |
1–2 years |
Assisting in kitchens; experience with hygiene and food prep. |
|
Butler |
3–5 years |
Formal butler training and high-end household experience. |
|
Security (Residential) |
2–3 years |
Security or monitoring experience in residential or commercial areas. |
|
Handyman / Maintenance Worker |
2–4 years |
Skilled labor experience in plumbing, electrical, or general maintenance. |
Recruitment Company / Agency |
Specialization |
Location |
Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tadbeer Centers (MOHRE Approved) |
All domestic worker roles |
Nationwide (UAE) |
Government-approved; legal processing, visa, and contracts |
|
MaidCV |
Nannies, maids, caregivers |
Online Platform |
Online CV listing for maids; direct employer connections |
|
Housekeeping Co. |
Maids, housekeepers, cleaners |
Dubai, Abu Dhabi |
Offers full-time and part-time placement |
|
MaidFinder.ae |
Nannies, live-in maids, babysitters |
Dubai |
Online platform connecting employers with candidates |
|
Helping Hands Domestic Workers Supply |
Housemaids, cooks, caregivers, babysitters |
Dubai, Sharjah |
Offers visa, medical, and insurance services |
|
Royal Maids Services |
Housemaids, nannies, elderly caregivers |
Abu Dhabi |
Offers live-in and live-out staffing solutions |
|
Dulsco HR Solutions |
Housekeeping staff, general helpers |
Dubai |
Large-scale manpower supplier with domestic category |
|
Khansaheb Facilities Management |
Housekeepers, janitors (for VIP households) |
UAE-wide |
Recruits domestic staff for high-end residences |
|
Ayadi Manpower Supply |
Domestic help, caregivers, cleaning staff |
UAE |
Experienced in ethical recruitment from Asia and Africa |
|
Abu Dhabi Domestic Workers Visa Center |
Visa processing center for domestic workers |
Abu Dhabi |
Government-affiliated; processes contracts and visas for domestic workers |
Job Profile |
Monthly Salary (AED) |
Job Requirements |
Top Hiring Companies/Agencies |
General Roles and Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Housemaid |
1,200 – 2,500 |
Basic literacy, prior housekeeping experience preferred, good hygiene and work ethic |
Tadbeer Centers, MaidCV, Maids.cc |
Cleaning, laundry, ironing, dusting, basic kitchen assistance |
|
Nanny / Babysitter |
1,500 – 3,500 |
Childcare experience, basic first aid, English or Arabic communication |
Emirates Home Nursing, Housekeeping Co., MaidFinder |
Caring for children, feeding, bathing, tutoring, light housework related to children |
|
Cook / Chef |
2,000 – 5,000 |
Cooking skills, knowledge of international cuisines, hygiene certification |
Private households, Dubai VIP Staffing, MaidForU |
Preparing meals, meal planning, grocery shopping, kitchen cleanliness |
|
Driver (Family) |
2,000 – 4,500 |
Valid UAE driving license, clean driving record, knowledge of UAE roads |
Private Families, White Glove, Luxury Concierge Co. |
Driving family members, car maintenance, occasional errands |
|
Gardener |
1,200 – 2,800 |
Gardening skills, experience with landscaping tools and techniques |
Landscaping firms, Private Villas |
Plant care, lawn maintenance, trimming, watering, pest control |
|
Elderly Caregiver |
2,000 – 4,000 |
Nursing or caregiving experience, patience, empathy, some medical knowledge |
Manzil Healthcare, CareZone, Tadbeer |
Assisting with mobility, hygiene, medication, companionship, feeding |
|
House Manager / Butler |
4,000 – 10,000 |
High-level hospitality experience, English proficiency, multitasking |
Private VIP Residences, Butler Services UAE |
Supervising staff, guest relations, household inventory, event management |
|
Laundry/Ironing Staff |
1,200 – 2,500 |
Experience with different fabrics, attention to detail |
Maid Agencies, Private Employers |
Washing, drying, ironing, folding, organizing clothes and linen |
|
Cleaner (Part-Time/Full-Time) |
1,200 – 2,000 |
No formal education required, physical stamina, basic cleaning experience |
JustMop, UrbanClap, Helpling |
General cleaning in homes, kitchens, bathrooms, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing |
Visa Type |
Who Can Apply |
Sponsor |
Validity |
Cost (Approx.) |
Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Domestic Worker Visa (Maid Visa) |
Housemaids, nannies, cleaners, cooks, drivers, etc. |
UAE resident (employer) or Tadbeer Center |
1 – 2 years (renewable) |
AED 5,000 – AED 7,000+ (depending on service type) |
Age 18–60, fit medical exam, no criminal record, passport valid for 6+ months |
|
Sponsored Work Visa (via Tadbeer) |
Workers hired via licensed Tadbeer agencies |
Tadbeer Center (on behalf of family) |
1 – 2 years |
AED 8,000 – AED 12,000 (includes agency and government fees) |
Pre-approved job offer, contract, medical test, background check |
|
Mission Visa (Short-Term Work) |
Temporary domestic tasks (e.g., cleaning, nannying) |
Agency or employer |
90 days (non-renewable) |
AED 500 – AED 1,000+ |
Valid passport, medical test, short-term employment agreement |
|
Transfer Visa (Change of Employer) |
Workers already in UAE transferring employment |
New sponsor (family or company) |
Remainder of existing term or new term |
AED 2,000 – AED 3,000 |
No objection certificate (NOC) from previous employer, updated contract, approval |
