Family Driver jobs in Abu Dhabi typically pay AED 2,200–AED 4,000 a month. Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of early starts, split shifts. Employers ask for valid local driving licence and clean record and passport and visa verification. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Abu Dhabi.
- Typical pay
- AED 2,200–AED 4,000
- per month
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Early starts
- split shifts
- Open now
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Open family driver positions in Abu Dhabi
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Register as a Family DriverAbout family driver jobs in Abu Dhabi
Family Driver jobs in Abu Dhabi are household positions: a family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles. Families hiring in Abu Dhabi range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi is known for oil and gas, sovereign investment, aerospace, and clean energy, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as ADNOC, Mubadala, Etihad Airways, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Masdar. Abu Dhabi holds roughly 90% of the UAE's oil reserves and manages some of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds.
Main duties
- Run school drop-offs and pick-ups
- Drive family members to appointments
- Run errands and deliveries
- Keep vehicles clean and serviced
- Plan routes around traffic
Family Driver pay in Abu Dhabi
Household incomes in Abu Dhabi are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 192,000, which is why family driver pay here sits above the UAE average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a family driver
- 7:00School run
- 9:00Office commute
- 11:00Errands & car care
- 15:00School pick-up
- 19:00Evening drop-offs
Why work in Abu Dhabi?
The local job market is growing at 5.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi is often described as “Energy and Sovereign Wealth Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Valid local driving licence and clean record
- Good local road knowledge
- Background check
- Punctuality
Working in United Arab Emirates
- Right to work in United Arab Emirates: Domestic workers need a domestic worker visa sponsored by the household or a licensed recruitment centre such as Tadbeer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for passport and visa verification, a medical fitness test, Emirates ID registration and references from previous employers.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the contract salary agreed under MOHRE rules.
- Contract: A standard domestic worker contract approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) is required.
Live-in or live-out?
Most family driver jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary. For live-in roles the family usually provides a private room, meals, the residence visa, medical insurance and often a yearly flight home, so the salary above is mostly take-home pay.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your family driver experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete UAE right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family driver earn in Abu Dhabi?
Family Driver jobs in Abu Dhabi typically pay AED 2,200–AED 4,000 a month. Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in family driver jobs in Abu Dhabi?
Live-in positions are common. Most family driver jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary.
What do I need to work as a family driver in UAE?
Employers ask for valid local driving licence and clean record, good local road knowledge and passport and visa verification. You must also have the right to work in United Arab Emirates.
What does a family driver do day to day?
A family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles. Typical duties include run school drop-offs and pick-ups, drive family members to appointments, run errands and deliveries.
How do I apply for family driver jobs in Abu Dhabi on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Abu Dhabi hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a family driver work?
A typical schedule is early starts, split shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.