United Arab Emirates - Domestic Helper Agencies
Browse verified agencies and find the perfect domestic helper
📍 UAE — 12 agencies
Browse verified agencies and find the perfect domestic helper
📍 UAE — 12 agencies
The UAE is home to a well-regulated domestic worker recruitment industry overseen by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and the Tadbeer system in Abu Dhabi. Licensed agencies across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates provide professional recruitment of housemaids, nannies, cooks, and caregivers from countries including the Philippines, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, and Uganda. Tadbeer-approved centres offer standardised contracts, orientation training, and ongoing support. All agencies listed below are verified and hold valid UAE recruitment permits.
132 verified recruitment agencies are currently listed in United Arab Emirates, serving families in cities including أبو ظبي, عجمان, Khor Fakkan, دبي, رأس الخيمة, العين, الشارقة.
Every legal domestic worker agency in the UAE holds a MOHRE recruitment licence. Verified agencies on GCC Domestic link to their official MOHRE listing — open an agency profile and use the verification badge, or check the agency name on mohre.gov.ae. Tadbeer-branded centres in Abu Dhabi are additionally approved under the government's Tadbeer programme.
Official licensing authority: MOHRE — Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
The best agency depends on what you need — live-in with visa sponsorship, direct hire, or part-time help — but it should always be MOHRE-licensed. GCC Domestic lists 130+ verified UAE agencies across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, each with a profile linking to its official MOHRE licence record, so you can compare services, check the licence, and contact agencies directly.
Tadbeer is the UAE government's approved network of domestic worker service centres, offering standardised packages and contracts. Using a Tadbeer centre is one safe route; MOHRE-licensed private agencies are equally legal. Both types are listed in this directory with verification links.
A typical first year costs AED 32,000–48,000 in total, combining the agency or Tadbeer package (visa, medical, recruitment) with a monthly salary of AED 1,200–1,800 depending on nationality and experience. Always ask for a full fee breakdown and a replacement guarantee before signing.
Look for agencies with the “Verified” badge on their profile. These agencies have been checked for valid government licences, active office presence, and positive customer reviews. You can also filter the listing above to show only verified agencies.
Agencies in United Arab Emirates offer recruitment services for housemaids, live-in nannies, babysitters, cooks, caregivers for elderly family members, personal drivers, and general household staff. Some agencies specialise in specific nationalities or worker categories.
Costs vary by agency, worker nationality, and contract duration. Contact agencies directly through their profile page for detailed pricing. Most agencies provide transparent fee breakdowns including visa, medical, travel, and contract fees.
The typical recruitment timeline in United Arab Emirates ranges from 2 to 8 weeks depending on the worker's nationality, visa processing, and medical clearance requirements. Agencies with workers already in-country can often complete placement within 1-2 weeks.