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Hiring toolkit

Templates, organised by stage

Interview guides, contracts, and onboarding checklists for UAE families, organised in the order you actually hire. Premium templates and the hiring guide ebook unlock with a Hiring Pass.

8 templates5 hiring stages

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Finding

Choose the right arrangement, search approach, and shortlist candidates.

Guide
Nanny Salary Dubai 2026 | Live-In AED 2,500–4,000 · Live-Out AED 3,500–5,500Dubai nanny salary 2026: live-in AED 2,500–4,000/mo (+ room & meals), live-out AED 3,500–5,500/mo or AED 35–55/hr. Updated July 2026 — see methodology.Read
Guide
The Complete Guide to Hiring and Managing a Nanny in Dubai (2026)Hire a nanny in Dubai in 2026: live-in vs live-out, AED salary bands, visa sponsorship, contracts under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022, training and exit steps — with figures.Read
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Live-in vs Live-out Nannies in Dubai: Comparison Guide (2026)Live-in vs live-out nannies in Dubai compared with salary figures (AED 2,500–4,000 vs 3,500–5,500), privacy, schedule fit and annual cost — July 2026.Read
On WeNanny
What to look for in a profileHow WeNanny profiles, assessments, and readiness scores work.Read
On WeNanny
Your shortlistSaved candidates: track who you have contacted.Read

Interviewing

Prepare questions and keep notes so you can decide with confidence.

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Nanny Interview Guide and Questions

Comprehensive nanny interview guide, which includes useful tips and interview questions that will empower parents to conduct best nanny interviews and find the best fitting nanny for the family.

PDF207.36 KB

Nanny Interview Worksheet

Structured worksheet to keep notes of all your nanny candidate interviews, so you can easily compare and decide on the best fit in the end.

Checklist
Interview questions & checklistScorecard questions, reference checks, and documents to collect before an offer.Read

Hiring

Put terms in writing — contract, consent, and employment basics.

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Digital Media Consent Form

Because little ones are adorable, but privacy matters too! Use this handy form to set clear rules on photos, videos, and social media sharing. It keeps everyone on the same page (and off unexpected Instagram stories).

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Sample Nanny Contract

Start off on the right (legal) foot! This sample nanny contract helps set clear expectations so everyone’s happy from day one. Because good vibes + good paperwork = great working relationship.

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Nanny Rights & Labour Laws in the UAE (2026 Guide)UAE Domestic Workers Law rights for nannies: written contracts, weekly rest, 30 days leave, insurance, end-of-service, and that workers should keep their own passports — subject to official guidance.Read

Sponsorship

Understand visa sponsorship and partner discounts.

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Guide
Nanny Visa Dubai 2026 | Cost, Steps & Official FeesHow nanny visa sponsorship works in Dubai: eligibility, process steps, and official GDRFA/ICP/MOHRE fee lines (totals change). Updated 2026.Read

Onboarding

Set your nanny up for the first two weeks, training, and first aid.

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Toddler Care Checklist

Use this checklist to set the ground rules for dealing with those terrible twos

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Nanny Onboarding Guide for Parents (first 2 weeks)

How to set your new nanny up for success in her first two weeks with you. Helpful guide for parents who just hired a nanny and are busy helping her settle in and get up to speed in her first 2 weeks. DID YOU KNOW? Successful onboarding increases retention by 30%+.