Household Staffing Agency in the UAE
Morgan & Mallet (M&M) finds exceptional household staff for families across the UAE.
We place estate managers, private PAs, nannies, chefs and housekeepers with principals who expect proven ability and absolute discretion.
- Full payroll service and visa guidance available for fast hassle free recruitment in the Emirates.
- Built-in safeguards prevent unvetted candidates from reaching principals. The custom-built ATS system won’t allow any candidate to progress until all checks are complete.
- We can handle* skilled and non-skilled visas for all major household roles.
Our single point of contact is extremely popular among expats in the UAE who have properties in the UK, Monaco, and the US.
Contact us to hire household staff in the UAE of the highest standard.
Why Choose M&M as your Household Staffing Agency In The UAE?
At Morgan & Mallet (M&M) we place over 1200 candidates per year and specialize in working with UHNWI and their families in Dubai and around the UAE for their domestic staffing needs.
The company was founded more than a decade ago by a former butler (Morgan Richez) and nanny (Laurine Mallet) who understand the difficulties of hiring high quality household staff.
Many of our Dubai recruiters are former household staff. Ellie Littlechild was a nanny for HNW and UHNW families, both in London and Dubai before joining M&M’s expanding Dubai office in 2025.
Now with offices in the world’s luxury capitals including Monaco, Paris, Geneva, Miami, Los Angeles, and London we have over 200,000 applicants in our database.
Dubai and the UAE is among our fastest growing locations. We landed in Dubai in 2023 due to our UK clients requesting services in the Emirates.
Key Areas We Serve In The UAE
Our household staff agency in Dubai places most of our UAE candidates. Our recruiters recently filled a live-out housekeeper position in Emirates Hills for a family home needing daily cleaning, laundry, and wardrobe management.
Recruiters from our Dubai office recently filled a live-in butler position in Saadiyat Island for a VIP client managing household service, event planning, and administrative duties.
We see more requests from Sharjah than in the past, showing that Sharjah is a growing city with changing needs.
M&M recently filled a private chauffeur position in Sharjah for a high net worth business family, handling school runs and a four days on, three days off rota.
Private Household Staff Recruitment Agency in the UAE
We have Dubai offices and a Dubai team, with an international network spanning the USA, Europe, France, Switzerland and Monaco.
This is particularly useful for clients with multiple homes, as we can quickly staff second or third properties and manage seasonal transitions.
M&M’s Dubai visa service manages work permits and Emirates IDs for domestic staff.
The offering proves popular among international expats who need to start quickly, stay compliant and skip the red tape.
Experts at Placing Private Staff Throughout the UAE.
All our placements are tailored specifically for your household. You tell us what you need from your private staff, and we find the right person.
Dubai Private Assistants
A recruiter from our Dubai office recently placed a PA for a Dubai Marina-based entrepreneur who needed someone to manage three separate calendars, liaise with family office staff, and handle personal travel arrangements across four continents.
UAE M&M Office Insights:
- Over 5,600 professional PA profiles in the M&M database.
- 38% of M&M PA candidates are female.
- 28% of our placed PAs are in full-time roles.
UAE Domestic Couples
With only 7.69% of our UAE property caretaker profiles being domestic couples, this specialized skill set remains in high demand.
The shortage is global: fewer people are entering the profession while more wealthy individuals are buying multiple properties, pushing salaries up each year.
Abu Dhabi Housekeepers
One of our international recruiters placed a housekeeper for a household in the UAE which needed museum-quality care for an art collection alongside household management.
UAE M&M Office Insights:
- Over 6,400 housekeeper profiles in the M&M database.
- 22% of M&M housekeepers have cooking experience as well as cleaning.
- 32% of our UAE housekeepers are experienced head housekeepers.
Find Trusted Domestic Staff for the UAE from Our 200,000+ Global Database
We offer bespoke domestic staffing solutions for private homes, embassies, and family offices across the United Arab Emirates. We place staff across these categories of role:
Household & Estate
Childcare & Education
Lifestyle & Family Office
Culinary
Security
Popular Household Staff Roles Nationwide
These are the most popular roles we recruit for in the UAE. Each role is tailored to meet the unique needs of private households, estates, and family offices.
A recruiter from our Dubai office recently placed a butler in a Palm Jumeirah residence where the principal wanted someone fluent in both English and Arabic to be able to speak with the international guests they have.
UAE M&M Office Insights:
- Over 2,500 professional butler profiles in the M&M database.
- 22% of our global clients request a traditional English butler certified by a recognized butler school.
Discreet, detail-driven housekeepers are highly sought after for city residences. M&M candidates are selected for their experience in high-end apartments, townhouses, and private estates.
UAE M&M Office Insights:
- 85% of our Dubai-based housekeepers manage villas with specialized finishes.
- 6% of M&M UAE housekeepers work in multi-staffed homes.
- Housekeepers are M&M’s most requested position in Dubai and Riyadh, accounting for 23% of all placement demands in the region.
Recruiters from our Dubai office have noticed a trend among UAE families looking to hire nannies with backgrounds in education, particularly Montessori or Waldorf training.
UAE M&M Office Insights:
- Over 8,800 childcare specialist profiles in the M&M network.
- 67% of Dubai-based nannies have experience with frequent travel to secondary residences.
- 16% of UAE nanny profiles include tutoring experience alongside childcare.
One recruiter from our Dubai office recently placed a chauffeur for a Dubai-based executive who wanted to hire someone with security driving training and knowledge of different routes between Dubai Marina and Dubai International Airport to avoid delays.
UAE M&M Office Insights:
- Over 3,000 professional chauffeur profiles in the M&M network.
- 55.95% of M&M chauffeur profiles are based in Dubai.
- Only 1% of global M&M chauffeur profiles are female.
Household Staff Salaries in the UAE
Salaries vary across the UAE based on several factors:
- Dubai typically offers the highest salaries due to cost of living and market competition.
- The capital’s large talent pool often means faster placement times. Although clients with more niche needs may have to wait slightly longer compared to standard roles.
- Candidates fluent in both English and Arabic receive higher compensation, particularly for roles managing international guests.
- Remote locations like Ras Al Khaimah or coastal estates may offer higher pay to attract candidates.
Salary data source: M&M Annual Salary Report 2025/2026.
Position | UAE Salary Range |
|---|---|
Full-time Housekeeper | AED 180,000 – 300,000 |
Live-in Nanny | AED 216000 – 300,000 |
Butler | AED 120,000 – 200,000 |
Private Chef | AED 180,000 – 360 000 |
Chauffeur | AED 140,000 – 230,000 |
Governess | AED 180,000 – 300,000 |
How M&M Handles UAE Work Visas for Your Staff
M&M now offers UAE visa and payroll services for household staff, making compliance effortless for busy expat families.
This service helps principals avoid UAE government offices, medical tests, Arabic translations, and paperwork hassles.
Through licensed partners, M&M coordinates full work visas and Emirates IDs for domestic roles (housekeepers, nannies) in just 7-10 working days for a fee plus monthly payroll – far faster than handling it alone.
For chefs, PAs or estate managers wanting direct employment under the client’s name, the PRO (Public Relations Officer) service delivers fully legal sponsorship in up to one month.
All handled by M&M, managing every step: document uploads, appointments, salary setup and end-of-service gratuity.
Expatriates praise the single point of contact and risk transfer to partners, freeing them to focus on settling into Dubai life.
UAE Office
office address
48 Burj Gate, Dubai Mall Metro Station Level 20 - Downtown Dubai
phone
+971 4 123 4567
opening hours
Monday - Thursday : 9AM - 6PM
Friday : 9AM - 5PM
Saturday & Sunday : Closed
What Our Experts Say
What advice would you give to clients looking for household staff in the UAE?
“I guess there are two pieces of advice I’d suggest:
First, be aware of the seasonal demand in the UAE. This way you can get ahead of other clients who are hiring at the same time.
The market in Dubai is pretty quiet during summer, from May to August. Most clients are traveling because of the extreme heat. But things get really busy in September when everyone comes back. You’ll also see peaks in January and March.
Second, act fast during these peak months. The best candidates go very quickly. So when we send you resumes, reply as soon as you can. If you wait even a day or two, you might miss out on someone really good.”
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Does M&M recruit household staff across the entire UAE?
Yes. Our Dubai-based team recruits staff across the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates.
We staff both urban residences and remote properties.
With offices in Monaco, Paris, Geneva, Miami, Los Angeles, and Dubai, we can also staff your properties internationally.
What background checks do you perform on candidates?
We check criminal records, social media, and complete two to three reference checks on every candidate. International verification is standard.
No candidate progresses to you without completed checks.
All candidates in our database have a minimum of three years verified professional experience in private service.
Can you match staff with specific language skills or specialized experience?
Yes. Recruiters from our Dubai office recently placed a butler in Palm Jumeirah who was fluent in English and Arabic.
We also placed a rota chef with Arabic heritage who could prepare regional cuisines.
The top four most requested cuisine types from clients are French, Italian, Japanese, and Arabic.
With over 5,600 professional PA profiles in our database, we can match rare combinations like multilingual ability and regional knowledge.
Do you handle live-in placements?
Yes. Our Dubai office regularly fills live-in positions including butlers, nannies, housekeepers, and estate couples.
Domestic couples remain exceptionally high in demand. With only 3.72% of our US property caretaker profiles being couples, this specialized skill set is rare and sought after for estates and second homes.
Many live-in placements involve managing properties when principals are away, particularly for families who split their time between countries.
How long does the hiring process take?
Timelines vary. Straightforward positions like housekeepers or chauffeurs can be filled faster because we continuously register these profiles, keeping a ready pipeline.
More specialized roles like domestic couples or chefs with specific dietary expertise take longer due to limited talent pools. Our recruiters use headhunting alongside job postings to speed up the process.
We offer a three-month guarantee on all placements, with regular check-ins from your recruiter and a one-time replacement if the placement doesn’t work out.
Working With M&M For Household Staff in the UAE
When you reach out to M&M for household staff, we reply within 24 hours, set up a call and take time to understand what you need.
- We never place staff without verified experience.
- Your recruiter supports your next placement, in Dubai, Miami, or Monaco.
- Every hire comes with a three month guarantee.
Contact us and we promise we’ll find the right person for your household.
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