Household Staffing Jobs in the UAE
Domestic Staffing Jobs in the UAE
A private family based in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking an experienced, professional, and nurturing Governess to support the academic and personal development of their five children.
The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, previous experience working with private families, and a passion for helping children reach their full academic potential while fostering confidence, independence, respect, and excellent manners.
The Governess will be responsible for supporting the development of five children:
Boy – 10 years old
Boy – 9 years old
Girl – 7 years old
Twin boys – 4 years old
All children attend school and follow the British Curriculum.
The family has additional household staff, including nannies/maids, who assist with the children’s daily care and household routines.
While the Governess’s primary focus will be the children’s education, academic progress, and overall development, this role also requires someone who is proactive, hands-on, and willing to take initiative with general childcare responsibilities whenever needed.
The Governess should be comfortable supporting the children beyond their academic needs, including supervising daily routines, engaging in age-appropriate activities, providing guidance, and ensuring their overall well-being.
The older children are largely independent, while the younger twins will require more hands-on support, supervision, and engagement.
The successful candidate should demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a genuine commitment to nurturing the children’s educational, emotional, social, and personal growth while working collaboratively with the family and existing household staff.
We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and hands-on Outdoor Housekeeper / Exterior Maintenance Attendant to join the team at EŌME Residences, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.
The position involves maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and overall upkeep of outdoor areas
across multiple luxury private residences, including exterior stone surfaces, terraces, pathways, swimming pool areas, driveways, and vehicles.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all outdoor areas are consistently clean, well-maintained, and presented to a high standard, creating a pleasant and comfortable environment for community owners and their guests.
As the role involves working across multiple properties, we are looking for someone who is flexible, physically fit, proactive, and willing to take on different outdoor cleaning and basic maintenance responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in outdoor housekeeping, exterior cleaning, or property maintenance, preferably within luxury private residences, villas, hotels, or resorts. They should take pride in their work, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and be comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
Our client, a private family based in Jumeirah Golf Estate, Dubai, is seeking a reliable and experienced Live-In Housekeeper to maintain their five-bedroom villa.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day housekeeping, cleanliness, and organisation of the household, ensuring that the residence is maintained to a high standard at all times.
The household consists of the family and a five-year-old child, with an existing nanny also employed. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working alongside other household staff and caring for the home in a professional, discreet, and organised manner.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking, flexible, and trustworthy housekeeper who is able to work independently and adapt to the family's household routines and requirements.
A family of four, two adults and two children aged 8 and 10, who have recently relocated to a new villa near Arabian Ranches in Dubai, is seeking an experienced Private Chef for a long-term, stable position.
The family enjoys Russian and European cuisine, with a focus on healthy, Mediterranean-style dishes. There are no allergies or special diets in the household. The chef will work alongside the villa's housekeeping staff.
A principal based in Dubai is looking for an exceptional Butler, ensuring seamless service throughout the day.
The household is supported by an established team, including a chef, drivers and housekeepers, and is also home to the principal's dog, an Australian Labradoodle.
The butler will be the first point of contact for visitors, so presentation and warmth are essential. They will need to understand and anticipate the principal's routine and make an immediate impact, delivering discreet, polished service with a keen eye for detail from day one.
Full-time and live-out, 6 days per week, hours to be discussed but may alternate each week depending on Principals whereabouts and appointments.
Transportation to and from work can be provided (dependant on where the pick-up is from, and can be discussed at interview). Shortlisted candidates will complete a trial next week, with an immediate start following a successful trial.
Our client in Dubai is seeking an experienced, reliable, and detail-oriented Live-Out Maid/Housekeeper to manage the daily housekeeping and upkeep of their private residence.
The successful candidate will be hardworking, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation throughout the home.
We are seeking a mature, responsible, and highly independent Housekeeper / Driver for a private family residence at Eome Residences in Dubai.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day housekeeping, general upkeep, and maintenance of the residence, as well as driving and household-related errands when required.
The family currently employs one full-time maid who has been with the household since 2022. The new Housekeeper / Driver will work alongside the existing staff member and should be comfortable taking responsibility for their own duties while also working cooperatively as part of the household team. A respectful, friendly, and collaborative approach is essential, as maintaining a positive working relationship with the existing maid is particularly important to the family.
The family only resides in Dubai for approximately two to three months per year. During the family's stay, the successful candidate will provide household support as required. When the family is away, the workload will be considerably lighter, with the candidate responsible for maintaining the residence and ensuring that the household remains organised and well managed in the family's absence.