House Driver jobs in Dubai typically pay AED 2,000–AED 3,500 a month. Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 6 days a week. Employers ask for valid licence and clean record and passport and visa verification. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Dubai.
- Typical pay
- AED 2,000–AED 3,500
- per month
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 6 days a week
- Open now
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Open house driver positions in Dubai
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Register as a House DriverAbout house driver jobs in Dubai
House Driver jobs in Dubai are household positions: a house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. Families hiring in Dubai range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Emirate of Dubai.
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
- Drive family members and guests
- Do grocery and household errands
- Collect documents, parcels and repairs
- Keep vehicles fuelled and clean
- Log mileage and expenses
House Driver pay in Dubai
Household incomes in Dubai are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 180,000, which is why house driver 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 driver
- 7:00School run
- 9:00Office commute
- 11:00Errands & car care
- 15:00School pick-up
- 19:00Evening drop-offs
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
- Valid licence and clean record
- Local area knowledge
- Reliability and 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 house 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 house 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 house driver earn in Dubai?
House Driver jobs in Dubai typically pay AED 2,000–AED 3,500 a month. Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house driver jobs in Dubai?
Live-in positions are common. Most house driver jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary.
What do I need to work as a house driver in UAE?
Employers ask for valid licence and clean record, local area knowledge and passport and visa verification. You must also have the right to work in United Arab Emirates.
What does a house driver do day to day?
A house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. Typical duties include drive family members and guests, do grocery and household errands, collect documents, parcels and repairs.
How do I apply for house driver 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 driver work?
A typical schedule is 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.