Governess jobs in Abu Dhabi typically pay AED 7,000–AED 14,000 a month. Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of full-time, often travelling with the family. Employers ask for teaching degree or qualification and passport and visa verification. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Abu Dhabi.
- Typical pay
- AED 7,000–AED 14,000
- per month
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Full-time
- often travelling with the family
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Open governess positions in Abu Dhabi
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Register as a GovernessAbout governess jobs in Abu Dhabi
Governess jobs in Abu Dhabi are household positions: a governess combines childcare with structured education, often supporting a family that travels or home-schools. 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
- Teach and supervise lessons at home
- Support homework and exam preparation
- Develop languages, reading and study skills
- Plan cultural and educational outings
- Report progress to parents
Governess pay in Abu Dhabi
Household incomes in Abu Dhabi are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 192,000, which is why governess 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 governess
- 7:30Breakfast & school run
- 9:30Play & learning
- 12:00Lunch & nap
- 15:00Pick-up & homework
- 18:00Dinner, bath & handover
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
- Teaching degree or qualification
- Experience with private families
- Background check
- Additional languages are a plus
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 governess 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 governess 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 governess earn in Abu Dhabi?
Governess jobs in Abu Dhabi typically pay AED 7,000–AED 14,000 a month. Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in governess jobs in Abu Dhabi?
Live-in positions are common. Most governess jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary.
What do I need to work as a governess in UAE?
Employers ask for teaching degree or qualification, experience with private families and passport and visa verification. You must also have the right to work in United Arab Emirates.
What does a governess do day to day?
A governess combines childcare with structured education, often supporting a family that travels or home-schools. Typical duties include teach and supervise lessons at home, support homework and exam preparation, develop languages, reading and study skills.
How do I apply for governess 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 governess work?
A typical schedule is full-time, often travelling with the family. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.