Finding the right cook in the UAE, made simple

Finding the right cook can feel overwhelming when trust and reliability matter most. ChooseNanny lets you browse verified cooks directly, with real photos, work history, and availability shown upfront, so you choose the person who fits your home.

On ChooseNanny, every candidate has registered on the platform and completed our basic profile verification. You can browse profiles directly, review the experience, skills, and references each candidate provides, interview your shortlist, and choose the person who best fits your home - without paying a traditional agency a large placement fee. You stay in control of the decision at every step.

What a cook can help with

Duties depend on your household and the arrangement you choose:

✓ Daily meal planning and cooking

✓ Catering to dietary requirements

✓ Kitchen hygiene and stock

✓ Grocery shopping

✓ Cuisine variety on request

✓ Serving and clean-up

Important: Employers must assess the worker's background, experience, confidence, and overall suitability before hiring. Background verification and final hiring decisions remain the employer's responsibility. ChooseNanny provides access to candidate profiles registered on the platform and basic profile verification only.

Candidate FAQs

Yes, every candidate completes basic contact and profile verification before her profile goes live. However, we recommend doing your own checks before hiring. Verify her visa status through ICP or GDRFA Dubai, speak to her previous employers, and ask for a police clearance certificate where appropriate.

Yes. Once you register and unlock contact details, you can message or call candidates directly. There’s no agency in between and no placement fee.

Browsing profiles is free. To unlock contact details and message candidates, you pay a one-time access fee of AED 249, including VAT, for 30 days of access. See our pricing page for details.

Yes. Use the “Nationality” filter to browse candidates from a specific country.

To search for a full-time live-in nanny in Dubai, set the “Category” filter to Nanny and the “Commitment” filter to Full Time Live In. You can then narrow the profiles by nationality, location and visa status. Register to unlock contact details, interview your shortlisted nannies, and when you’ve found the right one, our visa partners can guide you with visa sponsorship.

You can find nannies, babysitters, maids, housekeepers, cooks, caregivers, drivers and other domestic helpers on ChooseNanny. Use our candidate filters to narrow your search by your needs and find someone who’s the right fit for your family.

No. It’s illegal to employ anyone in the UAE on a visit or tourist visa, even for a trial. She must have a valid work visa sponsored by you or a licensed provider before she starts.

Each profile on ChooseNanny shows its availability status. Profiles are updated as candidates find jobs, but it’s best to contact your shortlisted candidates quickly, because good candidates are often hired fast.

Yes. Once you’ve unlocked her contact details, you can arrange a video call or an in-person meeting, whichever suits you both.

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