Live-in nannies in the UAE
Live-in nanny in the UAE
Browse matching live-in profiles across the UAE, compare experience and expected salary, then interview and verify references yourself. No agency placement fee.
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Showing live-in nannies across the UAE.
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New2+ yrs experienceSinayo M.
South African
Lives in Johannesburg
Available nowConfirmed 5d agoView profileLooking for
All emirates
New8+ yrs experienceNomatter C.
Zimbabwean
Lives in Durban
Available nowConfirmed 5d agoView profileLooking for
Dubai
5+ yrs experienceEbbie D.
Kenyan
Lives in Dubai
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Dubai
7+ yrs experienceTHANDI M.
South African
Lives in Gauteng
Available nowConfirmed 5d agoView profileLooking for
All emirates
New8+ yrs experienceEditha E.
Filipino
Lives in Sharjah
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Sharjah
13+ yrs experienceNamuli J.
Ugandan
Lives in Dubai
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Dubai
3+ yrs experienceCharity K.
Kenyan
Lives in Nairobi
Available nowConfirmed 5d agoView profileLooking for
All emirates
7+ yrs experienceNabukenya S.
Ugandan
Lives in Abu Dhabi
Available nowConfirmed 5d agoView profileLooking for
All emirates
3+ yrs experienceJenevie B.
Filipino
Lives in Dubai
Available nowConfirmed 5d agoView profileLooking for
Dubai
How to hire a live-in nanny in the UAE
To hire a live-in nanny in the UAE, browse matching profiles, compare experience, expected salary, availability and visa status, then contact, interview and verify references yourself. Plan a private room, meals, rest days and working hours in writing. WeNanny is a directory — browse at no charge, with no agency placement fee. A one-time Hiring Pass unlocks contact when you are ready to reach out.
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Set the role for the UAE
Decide private room, meals, rest days, overnight coverage and start date, and a salary range you can sustain. Cash pay is only part of total cost.
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Browse live-in profiles
Compare childcare experience, languages, expected salary, visa situation and caregiving assessments. Nannies list their own profiles.
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Contact, interview and verify
A one-time Hiring Pass unlocks unlimited contact for 90 days. Interview more than one candidate and check references yourself. WeNanny does not comprehensively vet every candidate.
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Put terms in writing
Agree duties, working hours, weekly rest, accommodation and salary before the nanny moves in.
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Confirm visa and contract
Sponsorship and the MOHRE domestic-worker contract sit with the family or a licensed centre. Check official UAE guidance before the nanny starts work.
What a live-in nanny arrangement means in the UAE
A live-in nanny lives in the family home and normally provides full-time childcare support. Families usually provide accommodation and meals in addition to salary. This can suit households that need early-morning, evening or flexible coverage, provided hours, rest periods and duties are agreed in advance.
City pages: Live-in nannies in Dubai · Live-in nannies in Abu Dhabi
What to compare
- Relevant childcare experience
- Experience with the child’s age group
- Availability and start date
- Live-in or live-out preference
- Expected salary
- Working-hour expectations
- Languages spoken
- First-aid training
- References
- Caregiving assessment results
- Visa and sponsorship situation
WeNanny vs a typical nanny agency
| Criterion | WeNanny | Typical agency |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Technology platform and professional directory | Placement intermediary |
| Browse profiles | Free, no account required to explore | Often gated until you pay a search fee |
| Placement commission | None. One-time Hiring Pass unlocks contact details | Often one or more months of salary |
| Who interviews and verifies | You. WeNanny does not replace interviews or reference checks | Agency may pre-select; you still employ the nanny |
| Who sponsors the visa | The family (or a licensed Tadbeer centre), not WeNanny | Family or the agency’s licensed channel |
Live-In Nanny Salary in the UAE
Live-in pay across the UAE commonly varies by emirate, experience, working hours and childcare responsibilities. Cash salary is typically accompanied by accommodation and meals.
| Arrangement | Indicative range | Common considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time live-in | AED 2,500–4,000 / month | Hours, experience, duties; accommodation and meals usually included |
| Specialist childcare | Varies | Newborn care, special needs or additional qualifications |
Indicative WeNanny market synthesis, July 2026. Actual expectations vary by candidate and role.
Full nanny salary guide · Salary methodology · Working-hours guide
Visa and employment rights
The family (or a licensed Tadbeer centre) sponsors a domestic-worker visa. WeNanny does not issue visas. A nanny should keep her own passport; live-in is not an unlimited on-call arrangement. Confirm current rules with official UAE sources before the nanny starts work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a live-in nanny in the UAE?
Is a live-in nanny available outside Dubai?
Who sponsors a live-in nanny in the UAE?
What should families compare on live-in profiles?
Do I pay an agency fee to hire through WeNanny?
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