ChooseNanny connects families across the UAE with verified housekeeper candidates for cleaning, organizing, and general household upkeep. Review experience and availability upfront, then contact candidates directly - no agency in between.
When to Choose Housekeeping Over General Maid Support
Housekeeping tends to suit larger properties or households that want one person coordinating cleaning, organizing, and general home management rather than just daily cleaning tasks. It's a step up in scope from a standard maid role, and usually reflected in experience level and cost.
If your household needs are more focused on daily cleaning alone, comparing maids may be a better starting point.
Finding the right housekeeper in the UAE, made simple
Finding the right housekeeper can feel overwhelming when trust and reliability matter most. ChooseNanny lets you browse verified housekeepers 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 housekeeper can help with
Duties depend on your household and the arrangement you choose:
✓Deep and routine cleaning
✓Laundry, ironing, and linen care
✓Household organisation and inventory
✓Cooking and meal preparation
✓Coordinating household routines
✓Maintaining premium home standards
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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