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Nanny in Dubai: find and hire one directly
Last updated: November 2026
To hire a nanny in Dubai, browse screened candidate profiles, contact the ones you like by phone or WhatsApp, interview them at home and agree the salary yourself. With Find Nanny and Maid this costs a one-time AED 199 to 299 for database access, with no agency placement fee. Typical salaries run from about AED 2,000 a month for a live-in nanny to AED 6,000 for an experienced live-out nanny.
Key facts for 2026
- Membership: AED 199 (1 month), AED 249 (2 months) or AED 299 (3 months). One payment, no automatic renewal.
- What you get: full CVs, photos, phone numbers and emails of every candidate in the database.
- Agency fee: none. You deal with the nanny directly.
- Typical salary: AED 2,000 to 4,000 live-in, AED 3,000 to 6,000 live-out (see full cost breakdown).
- Areas: candidates live across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, so families in Dubai Marina, JVC, Arabian Ranches, Mirdif and Al Barsha can all find someone nearby.
- Online since: 2007.
How to find a nanny in Dubai in 4 steps
- Browse the database. Filter by nationality, live-in or live-out, experience with newborns or school-age children, and languages. Profiles are free to view.
- Become a member. Pay once (from AED 199) to see phone numbers and full CVs.
- Call and shortlist. Ask about her current visa, notice period, ages of children she has cared for and why she is leaving her current family.
- Interview and trial. Invite your top two for an interview at home, check references from previous employers, then agree salary, days off and duties in writing.
Nanny near me: hiring in your area
Most families in Dubai want a nanny who already lives close by or who will live in. When you contact a candidate, ask where she stays now. A live-out nanny commuting from Deira to Dubai South will lose two hours a day in traffic, which usually ends in lateness. Live-in avoids that completely, as our live-in or live-out guide explains.
Visa: what you need before she starts
A full-time nanny must be on a valid UAE domestic worker visa. Either you sponsor her yourself, or she transfers to your sponsorship from her current employer. Never employ someone on a visit visa. The steps and costs are in our maid visa guide.
What families ask a nanny in the first call
- Which ages have you looked after, and for how long?
- Do you hold a first aid or paediatric first aid certificate?
- Can you cook simple meals for the children and help with homework?
- Can you swim or supervise at the pool?
- What is your current visa status and when can you start?
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nanny cost in Dubai?
Salaries are usually AED 2,000 to 4,000 a month for a live-in nanny and AED 3,000 to 6,000 for live-out, plus visa, medical insurance and a return flight every two years. Our cost guide has the full first-year budget.
Is Find Nanny and Maid an agency?
No. It is a database where families contact nannies directly. You pay a one-time membership from AED 199 instead of an agency placement fee, and you choose and employ the nanny yourself.
How fast can I find a nanny in Dubai?
Many families shortlist candidates the same day they join and complete interviews within a week. The start date then depends on her notice period and visa transfer.
Can I find a nanny who is already in Dubai?
Yes. Most candidates in the database are already in the UAE, often finishing a contract or with a family that is relocating, so they can transfer their visa to you.
Does membership renew automatically?
No. You pay once for 1, 2 or 3 months of access. Nothing is charged again unless you choose to buy another period.
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