Live-in nanny in Abu Dhabi

How to hire a live-in nanny in Abu Dhabi

To hire a live-in nanny in Abu Dhabi, 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.

1. 1

   Set the role for Abu Dhabi

   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.

2. 2

   Browse live-in profiles

   Compare childcare experience, languages, expected salary, visa situation and caregiving assessments. Nannies list their own profiles.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Put terms in writing

   Agree duties, working hours, weekly rest, accommodation and salary before the nanny moves in.

5. 5

   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 Abu Dhabi

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. Confirm that the candidate is available in Abu Dhabi or willing to relocate before you interview.

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

Frequently Asked Questions