Home Nurse jobs in Dubai typically pay AED 6,000–AED 12,000 a month. Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country and passport and visa verification. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Dubai.
- Typical pay
- AED 6,000–AED 12,000
- per month
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Visits or 8–12 hour shifts
- Open now
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- register to be matched
Open home nurse positions in Dubai
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Register as a Home NurseAbout home nurse jobs in Dubai
Working as a home nurse in Dubai means joining a private household. The home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring, and families across Emirate of Dubai hire for this role all year round.
Dubai is known for trade, aviation, tourism, banking, and technology, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Emirates Group, DP World, Emaar, Majid Al Futtaim, Emirates NBD, and Careem. Dubai pays salaries free of personal income tax and runs more than 30 free zones offering full foreign ownership.
Main duties
- Assess and record vital signs
- Administer medication and injections
- Dress wounds and prevent infection
- Manage medical equipment at home
- Coordinate with doctors and the family
Home Nurse pay in Dubai
Household incomes in Dubai are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 180,000, which is why home nurse 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 home nurse
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
Why work in Dubai?
The local job market is growing at 6.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Dubai.
Dubai is often described as “The Gulf's Tax-Free Career Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Current nursing licence in the country
- Clinical experience relevant to the patient
- Professional references
- Background check
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 home nurse 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 home nurse 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 home nurse earn in Dubai?
Home Nurse jobs in Dubai typically pay AED 6,000–AED 12,000 a month. Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in home nurse jobs in Dubai?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most home nurse jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary.
What do I need to work as a home nurse in UAE?
Employers ask for current nursing licence in the country, clinical experience relevant to the patient and passport and visa verification. You must also have the right to work in United Arab Emirates.
What does a home nurse do day to day?
A home nurse is a licensed nurse who delivers clinical care at home, such as medication management, wound care and post-operative monitoring. Typical duties include assess and record vital signs, administer medication and injections, dress wounds and prevent infection.
How do I apply for home nurse jobs in Dubai on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Dubai hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a home nurse work?
A typical schedule is visits or 8–12 hour shifts. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.