House Caretaker jobs in Abu Dhabi typically pay AED 2,000–AED 3,800 a month. Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of full-time or on-call. Employers ask for property care or maintenance experience and passport and visa verification. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Abu Dhabi.
- Typical pay
- AED 2,000–AED 3,800
- per month
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Full-time or on-call
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Open house caretaker positions in Abu Dhabi
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Register as a House CaretakerAbout house caretaker jobs in Abu Dhabi
Working as a house caretaker in Abu Dhabi means joining a private household. The house caretaker looks after a house and its systems, especially while the owners are away, and arranges repairs, and families across Emirate of Abu Dhabi hire for this role all year round.
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
- Inspect the property and report problems
- Arrange and supervise repairs
- Keep the house aired, clean and secure
- Look after pools, gardens and utilities
- Prepare the house before the family returns
House Caretaker pay in Abu Dhabi
Household incomes in Abu Dhabi are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 192,000, which is why house caretaker 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 house caretaker
- 8:00Staff briefing
- 10:00Suppliers & budget
- 12:00Service standards check
- 15:00Events & guests
- 18:00Daily report to family
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
- Property care or maintenance experience
- Basic handyman skills
- Trustworthiness and references
- Driving licence is often useful
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 house caretaker 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 house caretaker 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 house caretaker earn in Abu Dhabi?
House Caretaker jobs in Abu Dhabi typically pay AED 2,000–AED 3,800 a month. Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house caretaker jobs in Abu Dhabi?
Live-in positions are common. Most house caretaker jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary.
What do I need to work as a house caretaker in UAE?
Employers ask for property care or maintenance experience, basic handyman skills and passport and visa verification. You must also have the right to work in United Arab Emirates.
What does a house caretaker do day to day?
A house caretaker looks after a house and its systems, especially while the owners are away, and arranges repairs. Typical duties include inspect the property and report problems, arrange and supervise repairs, keep the house aired, clean and secure.
How do I apply for house caretaker 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 house caretaker work?
A typical schedule is full-time or on-call. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.