Quick answer
A chowkidar guards the gate and grounds of a family villa, controls visitors and keeps watch at night. AED 1,500–AED 2,500 a month in the UAE. Choose your city below for local pay, requirements and open positions.
Chowkidar pay by city
| City | Typical pay | Full-time monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai, DXB | AED 1,500–AED 2,500 / month | AED 1,500–AED 2,500 |
| Abu Dhabi, AUH | AED 1,500–AED 2,500 / month | AED 1,500–AED 2,500 |
| Sharjah, SHJ | AED 1,500–AED 2,500 / month | AED 1,500–AED 2,500 |
Indicative ranges based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
What the job involves
- Control the gate and log visitors
- Receive deliveries
- Patrol the villa grounds
- Switch lights and check locks at night
- Report anything unusual to the family
What families ask for
- Experience as a watchman or guard
- Valid visa and Emirates ID
- Alertness on night shifts
- References
A typical day
- Shift 1Gate & visitor log
- ·Perimeter patrol
- ·CCTV check
- Shift 2Night patrol
- ·Handover report