Nanny Jobs, Dubai, UAE
Nanny Jobs in Dubai
Tax-free, live-in positions with private families across Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Downtown and Jumeirah, accommodation, flights and visa typically provided.
For Nannies, Governesses & Maternity Nurses
Build your career in Dubai with Lumière
Dubai offers private nannies and governesses some of the most rewarding packages in the world: tax-free salaries, provided accommodation, flights and full visa sponsorship. Lumière recruits for professional, contract-based roles with established international and local families who value experience, warmth and discretion.
We recruit across Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, Dubai Hills, Arabian Ranches and District One. Registering is free for candidates.
Roles We Recruit For
Live-In Nanny
Full-time, accommodation-included roles with one family.
Live-Out / Daily Nanny
Day roles returning to your own home each evening.
Governess
Education-led care and learning for school-age children.
Maternity Nurse
Newborn and postnatal specialists, day or 24-hour.
Travel & Yacht Nanny
Roles that travel with the family, including charter seasons.
Rota Nanny
Rotational patterns such as 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off.
Pay & Conditions in Dubai
Indicative NET ranges for declared, contract-based roles. Actual pay reflects your experience, languages and qualifications.
UAE roles are contract-based with visa sponsorship (typically via Tadbeer / the family), accommodation and flights, we place declared, professional positions, not informal arrangements.
What Families in Dubai Look For
- Verifiable childcare references and a clean background check
- Willingness to relocate; visa is sponsored as part of the package
- Strong swimming usually essential; driving a significant advantage
- Qualifications (Norland, NNEB, CACHE, Montessori) valued for senior roles
English is essential; Arabic, Russian, French, or a European language is a strong advantage with Dubai's international families.
Why Work With Lumière
Founded by a working career nanny, not a recruiter
Lumière is French Riviera-based and founded by a working career nanny, so we understand both sides of a placement. We place only declared, properly contracted roles, we are honest about families and expectations, and we stay in touch with our candidates. Register once and we will reach out when the right Dubai role comes along.
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Dubai Nanny Jobs, FAQ
How do I find nanny jobs in Dubai?
Register with Lumière using the application form on this page. We match experienced, reference-checked candidates with private families across Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills and Downtown Dubai, live-in, governess, maternity and rota roles.
Are nanny salaries in Dubai really tax-free?
Yes, the UAE levies no personal income tax, so your salary is paid free of tax. Packages also typically include accommodation, return flights, medical insurance and full visa sponsorship.
Do I need a visa to work as a nanny in Dubai?
You will need a residence and work visa, but this is sponsored as part of the placement (commonly through the family or a Tadbeer centre). You do not arrange it yourself, it is part of the package.
What does a live-in nanny earn in Dubai?
Typically AED 12,000–AED 18,000+ per month, tax-free, plus accommodation, flights and medical cover. Governesses, maternity nurses and multilingual career nannies earn at the higher end.
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