What does a nanny cost in Dubai?

A live-in nanny in Dubai costs AED 2,000 to 4,000 a month in salary and a live-out nanny AED 3,000 to 6,000. Once the visa, medical insurance, annual flight home and end of service gratuity are added, the first year runs roughly AED 45,000 to 75,000.

Can I sponsor a maid visa myself in the UAE?

Yes. A UAE resident who meets the salary and housing conditions can sponsor a domestic worker directly through a licensed Tadbeer centre. Budget AED 5,000 to 8,000 for the visa package and allow four to eight weeks from application to residence visa.

Is a live-in or live-out nanny better in Dubai?

Live-in costs less in salary and gives you flexible hours, but you must provide a private room and you give up privacy at home. Live-out costs more per month and the worker covers her own housing, which suits families who want the house to themselves in the evening.

What does UAE law require from a domestic worker's employer?

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 the employer must give 12 hours of rest in every 24 including 8 continuous hours, one paid rest day a week, 30 days of annual leave and 30 days of sick leave, pay wages within 10 days of the due date, and pay end of service gratuity of 14 days wages per year of service capped at six months pay.

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Straight answers on what domestic help actually costs in the UAE, how sponsorship works, and what the law puts on you as the employer. No sales pitch, no padding. Written for families who are about to hire someone and want the real numbers first.

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What does a nanny cost in Dubai?: AED 2,000 to 4,000 a month live-in, AED 3,000 to 6,000 live-out. With visa, insurance, flights and gratuity, the first year runs roughly AED 45,000 to 75,000.
Can I sponsor a maid visa myself?: Yes. A UAE resident can sponsor a domestic worker directly through a Tadbeer centre. Budget AED 5,000 to 8,000 for the visa package and allow four to eight weeks.
Live-in or live-out?: Live-in is cheaper in salary and gives you flexible hours, but you must provide a private room. Live-out costs more per month and suits families who want their home back in the evening.
What does UAE law require of me?: Under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022: 12 hours rest per 24 including 8 continuous, one paid rest day a week, 30 days annual leave, wages paid within 10 days, and gratuity of 14 days pay per year of service.

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