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Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Nanny in UAE

  • By: Royal Maison

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Have you recently moved to the United Arab Emirates for work and are now looking for a reliable and caring nanny for your family? Finding a nanny UAE is quite easy — almost every listing offers this type of service. However, due to the level of safety and professionalism required, it’s important to be very careful when making your choice. With the right approach and support from a trusted agency, the entire process becomes much easier and more worry-free.

This guide is designed to give you clear insights into how hiring a nanny in the UAE works, highlighting why working with a professional agency is essential for your security. Forget the worries about complicated paperwork and focus on what truly matters – finding the ideal person for your family, with complete safety and discretion.

Hiring a Nanny UAE: Trust Is Key

Hiring a nanny in the UAE involves more than just employment. It’s a decision to entrust your children, your home, and your peace of mind to someone who will become an important part of your daily life. That’s why it’s crucial for the process to be transparent, legal, and secure.

In the UAE, as the employer, you take on the role of sponsor for your nanny. This requires you to meet certain conditions, such as proving a sufficient monthly income and providing suitable accommodation. While these steps may seem bureaucratic, agencies like Royal Maison are here to guide you through every necessary procedure with ease, ensuring full compliance with UAE laws and regulations. Our goal is for you to focus solely on choosing the perfect nanny, while we handle the entire administrative process. 

Agency vs. Private Listings: Choose Safety and Quality

Many parents initially wonder whether to search for a nanny through private listings or to go through an agency. While hiring privately may seem more affordable at first glance, it often comes with hidden risks and issues that can end up costing much more in the long run.

We will briefly introduce you to the risks of private hiring:

  • Lack of Background Checks

Private listings rarely offer a thorough screening of candidates. You might find yourself entrusting the care of your children to someone without credible experience or verified references.

  • Administrative Pitfall

Although it may seem simple, legal employment in the UAE is complex. Mistakes in paperwork can lead to delays, rejected applications, and even legal consequences.

  • No Guarantees

If it turns out that the hired person does not meet your needs, you are left to search again on your own, with no guarantees for a replacement or reimbursement of your time and money. The domestic agency Royal Maison has been in this business since 2013 and offers all its clients a free replacement policy.

Why Is Royal Maison the Right Choice for Hiring a Nanny in the UAE?

Hiring the best nanny in the UAE is much safer and more efficient when you have the support of a professional agency. Royal Maison offers a comprehensive service that saves you time, money, and most importantly, provides complete peace of mind.

At Royal Maison, every candidate goes through a carefully designed selection process that includes detailed interviews and experience verification. This way, we ensure that our nannies are reliable, skilled, and ready to meet the needs of modern families in the UAE. Clients don’t have to worry about paperwork — we take full responsibility for contracts, work permits, and other administrative steps, all in compliance with UAE laws.

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Our support doesn’t end after you choose a nanny – we are available to clients for advice, assistance, and we offer guarantees in case the partnership does not meet expectations. Discretion and confidentiality are key aspects of our work, and we handle all information with the utmost care.

Key Tips for Choosing the Right Nanny

Choosing the right nanny is a deeply personal decision, as she will become an important part of your family.

Here are a few tips to help you make the best choice:

Experience and References

Always ask for proof of previous employment and, if possible, contact former employers. Experience working with children and relevant certifications (such as first aid training or educational courses) are a huge plus. As we emphasized earlier in the blog, the domestic agency Royal Maison handles all of this for you. For more information on how we can help you find the perfect nanny in the UAE, contact our team at https://royal-maison.com/contact/  

Communication and Language

It is important that the nanny speaks fluently the language your children understand, most often English. Pay attention to how she communicates during the interview – look for someone who is open, patient, and friendly.

Discretion, skillfulness in working with children, and excellent knowledge of English or another language are essential. In that case, you may consider hiring bilingual au pairs.

Trial Period

Before making a final decision, consider a short trial period (for example, a week or two). This allows you to see how the nanny fits into your family dynamics and how she interacts with your children in everyday situations.

Royal Maison offers a free replacement policy that gives you the option to first assess whether the nanny suits your lifestyle. If you are not satisfied with how the nanny works with your child, you can choose another nanny with different qualities and experience.

Clearly Defined Expectations

Be sure to go through all expectations, responsibilities, and daily routines in detail with the nanny. Be open about the schedule, your children’s habits, house rules, and communication expectations. This will minimize misunderstandings and ensure smooth functioning from the very beginning.

Before we select a nanny from our domestic agency to work for you, we introduce her to your habits, preferences, and expectations that you have shared with us during our meetings. We want every nanny from Royal Maison to come fully prepared for the family she will join so that the experience is positive for both sides.

Regular Communication and Feedback

Once the nanny starts working, maintain open and regular communication. Encourage her to ask questions and provide constructive feedback. Creating an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect is key to a successful long-term partnership.

Conclusion

In a sea of options for hiring a nanny in the UAE, the domestic agency Royal Maison stands out as a synonym for reliability, professionalism, and discretion. Our team is dedicated to providing you not only with a qualified nanny but also with the perfectly matched caregiver who will seamlessly fit into your family.

Forget about administrative hurdles and concerns about candidate verification. With Royal Maison, the entire process of hiring the UAE’s best nanny is simplified and secure. Focus on your family and life in the UAE, while we take care of ensuring your little ones are in the hands of the highest quality and most caring support.

For all details and specific requests, feel free to contact us. The Royal Maison team is available to guide you through every step and answer all your questions. With us, the entire nanny hiring process in the UAE is stress-free and efficient.

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CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT

Definitions
“Agreement” is this Consultancy Agreement between the Consultant and the Client.
“Candidate” is any person introduced virtually by the Consultant to the Client.
“Client” is any person desiring to review profiles based on the data and details recorded and provided by the Consultant.

“Consultant” is Royal Maison, an authorized online sub-brand under Savoir Vivre Human Resources Consultancies, with headquarters in Burlington Tower Suite 22 Dubai, UAE.

 

“Effective Date” is the date of latter execution of this Agreement by the Consultant and the Client.   The remainder of the terms in this Agreement have the definitions provided herein.

1. Description of Services. This Agreement is solely for consultancy services (the “Services”) and is not, and shall under no circumstances be characterized, considered, or deemed as, a labor supply agreement or transaction providing manpower to the Client.

2. Consultancy Fee. The “Consultancy Fee” is the monetary consideration paid from the Client to the Consultant for the Services, under the terms and conditions provided below.  The Consultancy Fee will be paid by the Client to Consultant for a “Successful Referral” on the “Date of Appointment,” which is the date when the Candidate has been selected by the Client and becomes a Successful Referral. 

2.1  Clients based inside UAE. The Consultancy Fee shall be a one-time non-refundable fee as follows: (i) for salaries above 2,500 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be twenty percent (20%) of the gross annual salary of the Successful Referral; (ii) for salaries below 2,500 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be a flat fee of 9,000 AED.

2.2  Clients based outside UAE. The Consultancy Fee shall be a one-time non-refundable fee as follows: (i) for salaries above 5,000 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross annual salary of the Successful Referral; (ii) for salaries below 5,000 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be a flat fee of 12,000 AED. All administrative formalities and processing fees for any Candidate to be brought into the UAE or to exit the UAE in the event of termination shall be the sole responsibility of the Client. For example, ticket, entry visa, return ticket, exit visa, and any and all applicable legal jurisdictional formalities shall be the sole responsibility of the Client.

2.3  Successful Referral Disclosure. The Consultant shall remain engaged in the process of the Client selecting a Candidate to become a Successful Referral and shall be included in all communications leading up to the selection of the Candidate, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

3. Registration Requirements. 

3.1 Registration Fee. To activate this Agreement and the valuable Services to be provided hereunder, an initial fee of 3,000 AED, excluding five percent (5%) VAT, will be billed to the Client upon execution of this Agreement (the “Registration Fee”). The amount of the Registration Fee will be deducted from the Consultancy Fee Invoice once issued (detailed further below). The Registration Fee entitles the Client to fifteen (15) hours of effective Services from the Consultant, which will be reflected in the Consultancy Fee Invoice. The Registration Fee is limited to the engagement terms given and signed by the Client in the Client Registration Form above and related to the salary, day off, living arrangement, working hours etc. In the event that the Client breaches this Agreement in any way, no refund of the Registration Fee will be provided.

3.2  Required Documentation. Personal valid identification documents are required to be submitted per the Ministry of Emiratization MOHRE Rules and Regulations for Clients based both inside of the UAE and outside of the UAE.

4. Payment Terms and Conditions for all Fees; Late Fees. A “Consultancy Fee Invoice” will be issued on the Date of the Appointment of the Candidate and shall be paid by the Client within seven (7) business days of the date of issuance. In the event of nonpayment , a late fee of 250 AED shall be billed weekly, which is 50 AED for each day of nonpayment that the Client is benefitting from the Services (the “Late Fee”). The Late Fee may be prorated as applicable. Five percent (5%) VAT and five percent (5%) additional charge for use of credit card payments shall be added to all Fees, except that the five percent (5%) VAT shall be withheld from the Registration Fee as a value add for the Client.

5. Relationship of the Parties. Consultant is a virtual referral service, not an agent or representative of Candidate; neither is a Candidate an agent or employee of the Consultant. The Consultant is not liable for a Candidate’s acts and/or omissions, nor for any other events or occurrences beyond its control. Client shall indemnify and hold the Consultant harmless from all claims arising out of services provided by any Candidate to Client, including without limitation: claims for loss, damage, injury or expense suffered by Client or another person due to the wrongful acts, omissions, or negligence of the Candidate; and claims made by the Candidate against the Client.  This Agreement is subject to a full cancellation, if the Client, in any written or verbal communication, abuses, behaves inappropriately towards, shouts at or uses obscene or offensive language with regard to the  Consultant or the Candidate, in the Consultant’s sole discretion.

6. Candidates as Proprietary Information of Consultant. The Consultant shall own and maintain any and all information related to the Candidates for  twenty-four (24) months from the Date of Appointment, which information shall be considered proprietary, business sensitive, confidential information, and afforded confidential treatment by all parties.  As such, under no circumstances may the Client share the Candidate’s information  with a third party, for example for the purposes of the third party hiring or contracting with the Candidate.In the event that a candidate referred by the consultant is hired by the client or third party, the client agrees to pay a penalty of 30,000 AED, in addition to the agreed consultancy fee as per the candidate’s position. This obligation remains enforceable even after the termination of the contract between the client and the candidate. The penalty is applicable within 5 years from the date of referral, irrespective of when the consultant becomes aware of the hiring.  

7. Client’s Obligations. Client shall notify the Consultant immediately when any Candidate becomes a Successful Referral. Client agrees that it may not make any private agreement with a Candidate nor do any act that is inconsistent with this Agreement or may result in avoidance of any of Client’s obligations hereunder. Such private agreements and acts include, without limitation, those by which another person could avoid paying the Consultancy Fee to the Consultant. Client shall be liable to the Consultant for all damages resulting from Client’s breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement in any manner.

8. MOHRE Regulations. Client understands and is obliged to follow the MOHRE and Immigration employment regulations in terms of benefits and working conditions for any Candidate. Client must process the Residency Visa of the Candidate at the Date of Appointment as per the UAE’s labor laws and if Client fails to do so, this act of negligence is subject to a fines and penalties executed by the relevant authorities which shall be the sole responsibility of the Client.

9. COVID-19. Client is responsible for all the COVID-19 formalities, relevant testing, quarantine, and vaccination preferences.

10. Warranty. The Consultant guarantees a Candidate’s employment with or contracting with the Client for three (3) months from the Date of Appointment. In the event that a Candidate resigns or a Client becomes reasonably dissatisfied with Candidate, the Consultant shall provide a one-time suitable replacement Candidate for no additional fee. Provided, however, if the Consultant determines that any Candidate was treated unfairly or exploited in accordance with this provision or the provisions set forth above in Section 5, the Consultant shall not be obligated to provide the replacement or issue any refund. Subject to these reasonable limitations, this warranty is the Consultant’s sole warranty, guaranty, or representation under this Agreement, and all other express or implied warranties, guaranties, and/or representations are herein disclaimed.   

11. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the applicable laws of Dubai, UAE. Any dispute under this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration according to the Rules of the Dubai Courts.

12. Electronic signature acknowledgement and Consent. I agree and understand that by accepting the Terms and Conditions above, that my Electronic Signature is the legal equivalent of my manual/handwritten signature and i consent to be legally bound to this agreement.