Employing a maid, domestic helper in Dubai

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Member since 18 September 2009

nimsyMember18 September 2009 10:44:37

Hi, I am looking for the most appropriate way of hiring a maid. I have looked in the media, asked friends, internet, and I had a horrendous experience with a person I finally hired. Needless to say I am clueless.

How do I find a reliable agency that does a thorough job of screening, interviewing and employing a person that will live with my family. I want someone that I can trust and train to be an asset to the household.

I desperately need help. What are the rules? Regulations? Requirements? Salary expectations? Benefits? etc etc etc...

Nimsy.

Immy Member

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ImmyMember07 December 2009 07:06:39

Hi Nimsy!

I'm Immy from Belgium.

Me and my family just moved to Dubai and we have the same problem!

We really don't know how to find a good maid/nanny ...

Did you in the meantime found someone? And if yes, how did you manage?

Please let me know!

Take care,

Immy

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ChristineViP07 December 2009 07:15:04

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Hi! Try to post in the Dubai classifieds.

Good luck

nimsy Member

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nimsyMember08 December 2009 08:00:41

Hi, I placed an ad in the Dubai Classified but no luck. Not even one reply. I asked friends and also no luck. I eventually spoke to a school nanny at my kids' school and they referred a relative.

I am busy with the paperwork and training at the moment. But it is going very slowly. I am thankful that I have someone to help me and friends have suggested that I lower my standards and take one day at a time.

I have no visible dust bunnies flying around the house and my laundry is washed and ironed.

I do a spring cleaning once a week with her to ensure that the finger paint and chocolate smears are removed from walls and furniture, but time will tell whether she will cope with our family and house.

Good luck with your search. My friend placed an ad in the newspaper and she received hundreds of calls. She was so annoyed that she eventually switched of her phone.

speedandsimple Member

Member since 18 July 2009

speedandsimpleMember09 December 2009 08:10:55

providing maids from overseas and will require you (sponsors) to provide visa and accommodate the maid for two (2) year contract.

You can contact the following

M. Hilmy Hamza
Administrative Manager
Al Fatah Manpower Suppliers
Sharjah UAE
Tel. No.: 06-5738606
Mobile: 050-3859123/8895435
Email: contact@alfatahuae.com
hilmyhamza@gmail.com

Mariloutje Member

Member since 26 February 2011

MariloutjeMember26 February 2011 10:54:35

Immy wrote:
Hi Nimsy!

I'm Immy from Belgium.

Me and my family just moved to Dubai and we have the same problem!

We really don't know how to find a good maid/nanny ...

Did you in the meantime found someone? And if yes, how did you manage?

Please let me know!

Take care,

Immy

Hi Immy,

I'm Virginia Reselosa from Philippines but this moment I work in Abudabhi as take good care the children. My contrat will finish on JUne. I will able to search other family to work with. I am hard working and honest peron please let me know if you are interested to me..Thanks email add ethellausa@yahoo.com

BusyMommy New member

Member since 27 February 2011

BusyMommyNew member28 February 2011 20:31:54

Hi there are several agencies that do this, but I last heard that they were pretty backed up. Here are a couple:

Manpower (already suggested)
Howdra (I believe there is a waiting list) - 04 227 2726 / 050 344 6805
Explorer - 04 258 0677
Al Ahliyah Labour Supply - 04 221 5521

romababez Member

Member since 08 May 2013

romababezMember08 May 2013 07:17:17

To my future employer Nimsy, once again I am Romalyn R. Arce looking for a job as domestic helper. I promise to work hard, to follow all rules and regulations provided by my employer. To do all my duties and responsibilities as a helper. And to finish my contract serving with you. My contact no. is +639292624872. Thank you so much.

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AurélieViP08 May 2013 12:55:16

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Hello Romalyn and welcome to Expat.com!

This thread is old.
I invite you to post your cv in the Jobs in Dubai section.

Thank you,
Aurélie

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