House Caretaker jobs in Dubai 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 Dubai.
- 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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Register as a House CaretakerAbout house caretaker jobs in Dubai
A house caretaker looks after a house and its systems, especially while the owners are away, and arranges repairs. In Dubai, these roles are offered by private households across Emirate of Dubai, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
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
- 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 Dubai
Household incomes in Dubai are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 180,000, 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 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
- 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 Dubai?
House Caretaker jobs in Dubai 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 Dubai?
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 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 house caretaker work?
A typical schedule is full-time or on-call. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.