How it Works.
Making it simple, the Yaya way. Connect with over a thousand nannies and caregivers through Yaya.
Download Yaya.
Download Yaya. Want to get started? Download and install Yaya, available on the App Store & Google Play.
Explore nannies.
Explore nannies. Enjoy complimentary access to explore the UAE's largest database of childcare professionals - from nannies to maids, cooks to drivers - we have them all.
Create a profile.
Create a profile. Creating a job post takes less than 5 minutes. Share a bit about your family and your needs. And the best part? It’s completely free!
Connect & hire.
Connect & hire. We love choices, that’s why we let you connect via our in-app messaging, WhatsApp or phone. Once you’ve found the one, hire them directly. Need a visa, we can help with that too.
Download Yoga
Download Yoga Want to get started? Download and install Yaya, available on the App Store & Google Play.
Explore nannies
Explore nannies Enjoy complimentary access to explore the UAE's largest database of childcare professionals - from nannies to maids, cooks to drivers - we have them all.
Create a profile
Create a profile Creating a job post takes less than 5 minutes. Share a bit about your family and your needs. And the best part? It’s completely free!
Connect & hire
Connect & hire We love choices, that’s why we let you connect via our in-app messaging, WhatsApp or phone. Once you’ve found the one, hire them directly. Need a visa, we can help with that too.
Real stories from satisfied users.
Download our App now and start connecting with hundreds of Nannies.
Yaya is completely free to browse. Families can message up to four helpers at no cost. If you’d like to continue messaging beyond the free trial, you can choose a weekly, monthly, or two-month subscription plan. All payments go toward your subscription only — helpers do not pay us anything.
No. Yaya is not an agency and does not sponsor helpers. By UAE law, sponsorship must be handled directly by the employer. We can connect you with reliable third-party services that make the process quick and simple.
The family hiring the helper must sponsor their visa. Yaya partners with Maids.cc, who offer AED 250 off your domestic helper visa. The entire process is completed over WhatsApp with no office visits, and you typically receive the visa in about eight days.
Every helper goes through onboarding where our team cross-checks information and reviews documents. We only approve a percentage of applicants who meet our standards. Helpers aren’t employed by us, so we also encourage families to re-verify details and contact past employers for references.
Our system surfaces last login and job-search activity. Inactive profiles are automatically flagged and removed so you only see active, engaged helpers.
Contact helpers via secure in-app messaging, direct call, or WhatsApp. Many helpers work during the day, so replies may not be immediate.
Yes—within the preferences you set. You choose whether all helpers can message you or only those who match your filters, so you stay in control.
Yes. Find full-time live-in, live-out, part-time, and short-term roles. Advanced filters make it easy to match your needs.
In addition to nannies, you’ll find nanny/maids, nanny/caregivers, maids, cooks, and drivers. Yaya also features a wide variety of family care providers—from pre- and post-natal care to wellness and development specialists.
Each helper sets a desired salary in their profile, usually between AED 2,000–5,000 per month. All payments go directly to the helper—Yaya never takes a cut.
You pay Yaya only for the subscription that lets you contact helpers. Salary and benefits are agreed directly between you and the helper.
No. Unlike agencies, we don’t take commissions from salaries. Yaya is a platform that makes it simple and affordable to connect directly with helpers.
Yes. Shortlist several candidates and arrange video or in-person interviews to find the best fit.
Profiles are active and updated, so most families find someone quickly. If not, you can cancel anytime—no long-term lock-ins.
You can chat inside the app without sharing your phone number. Helpers only see the details you choose to include in your profile.
Yaya is available in the UAE and Bahrain, with plans to expand to more GCC countries.
Yaya is the UAE’s only dedicated childcare app. Unlike agencies, helpers keep their full salaries. Unlike Facebook groups, profiles are verified, updated, and deactivated if inactive. You also get filters, video greetings, and secure in-app messaging—in one place.