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Newborn Caregiver Jobs in Abu Dhabi

AED 3,500–AED 7,000 a month · Night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations

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Newborn Caregiver jobs in Abu Dhabi typically pay AED 3,500–AED 7,000 a month. Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations. Employers ask for newborn care experience or certification and passport and visa verification. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Abu Dhabi.

Typical pay
AED 3,500–AED 7,000
per month
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
Night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations
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Open newborn caregiver positions in Abu Dhabi

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About newborn caregiver jobs in Abu Dhabi

Newborn Caregiver jobs in Abu Dhabi are household positions: a newborn caregiver supports families in the first weeks and months with a newborn, including night care and feeding routines. Families hiring in Abu Dhabi range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

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

  • Care for newborns day and night
  • Support feeding, burping and sleep routines
  • Sterilise bottles and manage baby laundry
  • Track feeds, sleep and nappies
  • Help parents recover and rest

Newborn Caregiver pay in Abu Dhabi

Household incomes in Abu Dhabi are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 192,000, which is why newborn caregiver pay here sits above the UAE average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in Abu DhabiTypical pay ranges, per month. Newborn Caregiver highlighted.
Newborn CaregiverAED 3,500–AED 7,000
BabysitterAED 1,800–AED 3,000
NannyAED 2,200–AED 4,500
GovernessAED 7,000–AED 14,000
Disability Support AttendantAED 2,800–AED 5,000
Lawn & Plant CaretakerAED 1,400–AED 2,400
Newborn Caregiver pay across UAETypical ranges in the largest cities, per month.
DubaiAED 3,500–AED 7,000
Abu DhabiAED 3,500–AED 7,000
SharjahAED 3,500–AED 7,000

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a newborn caregiver

Typical day — Newborn CaregiverAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:30Breakfast & school run
  2. 9:30Play & learning
  3. 12:00Lunch & nap
  4. 15:00Pick-up & homework
  5. 18:00Dinner, bath & handover

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

  • Newborn care experience or certification
  • Infant CPR and first aid
  • Background check
  • Ability to work night shifts

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 newborn caregiver 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

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your newborn caregiver experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete UAE right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a newborn caregiver earn in Abu Dhabi?

Newborn Caregiver jobs in Abu Dhabi typically pay AED 3,500–AED 7,000 a month. Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in newborn caregiver jobs in Abu Dhabi?

Live-in positions are common. Most newborn caregiver jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary.

What do I need to work as a newborn caregiver in UAE?

Employers ask for newborn care experience or certification, infant CPR and first aid and passport and visa verification. You must also have the right to work in United Arab Emirates.

What does a newborn caregiver do day to day?

A newborn caregiver supports families in the first weeks and months with a newborn, including night care and feeding routines. Typical duties include care for newborns day and night, support feeding, burping and sleep routines, sterilise bottles and manage baby laundry.

How do I apply for newborn caregiver 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 newborn caregiver work?

A typical schedule is night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.