Family Driver jobs in Sharjah 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 Sharjah.
- 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 Sharjah
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Register as a Family DriverAbout family driver jobs in Sharjah
Working as a family driver in Sharjah means joining a private household. The family driver drives family members safely to school, work and appointments and looks after the family’s vehicles, and families across Emirate of Sharjah hire for this role all year round.
Sharjah is known for manufacturing, education, publishing, and logistics, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Sharjah free zone manufacturers, University of Sharjah, Air Arabia, and Crescent Enterprises. Sharjah produces a large share of UAE industrial output and offers lower living costs than neighbouring Dubai.
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 Sharjah
Household incomes in Sharjah are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 120,000, which is why family driver pay here sits slightly below 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 Sharjah?
The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Sharjah.
Sharjah is often described as “Industry and Education Emirate”, 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 Sharjah?
Family Driver jobs in Sharjah 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 Sharjah?
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 Sharjah on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Sharjah 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.