Childcare, Babysitting in Dubai

Tools:

Childcare

There are plenty of nurseries available in Dubai, although demand for places is high and you should try to get your child's name on a nursery's list as soon as practicable. The majority of nurseries do not take children who are under 18 months old. Care is usually provided during 'school hours', i.e. from 8 a.m. until 12.30 p.m.

A comprehensive list of nurseries in Dubai is provided on the Dubai Kidz website.

If both parents are working, it will be difficult to find a nursery that can care for your child full time and you may prefer to consider hiring a maid or nanny. As the employer, you will have to pay around 1000 AED in salary per month and you will be responsible for the cost of obtaining a visa for your employee, who will probably be a foreign worker, which amounts to 5200 AED. It is also normal to pay for an airfare to her home country every two years. The visa must be renewed (and the government fee paid again) each year.

A number of agencies offer part time home help on an hourly basis, which may prove to be a more economical option. The charges are usually in the region of 20 AED per hour.

Babysitting

If you are looking for childcare for the evening, the simplest and safest solution is to ask your neighbours and friends. The classified advertisements sections of local newspapers may have advertisements from students seeking babysitting work to earn a little extra money.

Update 11/09/2006


Tools:

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest WhatsApp Addthis

Recommended Partners

Keep more of your money when transferring funds overseas!

Fexco_logo

If you want to move money abroad, from the United Arab Emirates or to the United Arab Emirates for example, Fexco provides efficient and secure global bank to bank transfers and bespoke payment solutions for both business and personal clients.

Why Fexco

Fexco provides a secure international money transfer service online or by telephone with bank beating fx rates and low fees. Specialises in high-value transfers.

Faster, cheaper, safer International money transfers.
Dedicated fx dealer who will oversee your transfer from start to finish
Make payments from anywhere with our secure online platform, PayDirect.
If you prefer the personal touch, then our payments team can be contacted by phone.

Main characteristics

Fexco will help you to keep your overseas money transfer costs to a minimum.

Margin 0.6%
Regulator FCA
Fee £10 < £5K or Free > £5k
Mini £1K
Ccy All (130 currencies, incl ‘exotics’)
Services Repatriation of funds, Property, Regular payments, High Value payments, spot, online, telephone.

Get an online quote today

When you are ready to make your transfer, John and his team will be available to help you with better rates and an unrivalled service to make sure your funds are delivered securely and speedily.



Comments

 Mabababycare

23/04/2023

Child Care Dubai
The article provides useful information on babysitting services in Dubai, including rates and safety measures. It's a great guide for parents in need of reliable babysitting services. Also visit: https://www.mabababycare.com

 Anzina Ahmed

02/09/2015

Mosaic Nursery
is a nursery with very big classrooms for children aged 3 – 4 years provides a very special educational play environment and well qualified teachers.

 maidagencydubai

14/08/2013

Dubai Maid
Zobone Solutions FZE is a maid agency in Dubai, UAE that provides complete services in manpower recruitment of maids. Contact us at http://maidagencydubai.com/

Do you have comments or personal information to communicate about this article? Add your comment.


Find more definitions and general answers on expatriation issues in the Expat FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).

Go to the Forum to talk more about childcare, babysitting in Dubai, practical life.

Download the full digital PDF expat guide in Dubai

Download the guide: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • See in one single booklet all the articles for a city guide for expatriates.
  • Enjoy full colour photos to illustrate each section.
  • Additionnal maps: Region, City view, Neighborhood, Street view.

  • - My Life Abroad -
    A selection of expat stories

    "A fun compulsive read!"
    J. Matcham, Amazon

    "I strongly advise people ready to live abroad to read this book!"
    Patrice, Amazon