House Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi typically pay AED 8,000–AED 16,000 a month. Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of full-time, flexible hours. Employers ask for household or hospitality management experience and passport and visa verification. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Abu Dhabi.
- Typical pay
- AED 8,000–AED 16,000
- per month
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Full-time
- flexible hours
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Open house manager positions in Abu Dhabi
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Register as a House ManagerAbout house manager jobs in Abu Dhabi
A house manager runs the whole household for a busy family, from staff and suppliers to budgets, events and maintenance. In Abu Dhabi, these roles are offered by private households across Emirate of Abu Dhabi, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
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
- Hire, schedule and supervise household staff
- Manage budgets, suppliers and contractors
- Plan events, travel and guests
- Oversee maintenance and security of the property
- Report to the family on household matters
House Manager 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 manager 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 manager
- 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
- Household or hospitality management experience
- Leadership of teams
- Budgeting and organisation skills
- Excellent references and discretion
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 manager 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 manager 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 manager earn in Abu Dhabi?
House Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi typically pay AED 8,000–AED 16,000 a month. Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house manager jobs in Abu Dhabi?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most house manager jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary.
What do I need to work as a house manager in UAE?
Employers ask for household or hospitality management experience, leadership of teams and passport and visa verification. You must also have the right to work in United Arab Emirates.
What does a house manager do day to day?
A house manager runs the whole household for a busy family, from staff and suppliers to budgets, events and maintenance. Typical duties include hire, schedule and supervise household staff, manage budgets, suppliers and contractors, plan events, travel and guests.
How do I apply for house manager 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 manager work?
A typical schedule is full-time, flexible hours. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.