What Is the Safest Way to Hire a Nanny in the UAE?
The safest way to hire a nanny in the UAE is to use a verified platform like Yaya Middle East, where every profile is reviewed before going live. Families connect directly with nannies, avoiding unsafe freelance arrangements or unregulated agencies. Yaya also partners with Maids.cc for legal visa processing, ensuring compliance with UAE law.
Why Safety Matters in Hiring a Nanny
Verified profiles → Yaya reviews each application before approval.
Video greetings → See a nanny’s personality before interviewing.
Real-time availability → Inactive or unavailable nannies are removed.
Legal hiring → Avoid fines by sponsoring directly with Maids.cc.
Direct contact → No agency middlemen; full transparency between family and nanny.
Many families ask: What’s the safest way to hire a nanny in Dubai? — the answer is the same: always use a verified, legal platform like Yaya.
Legal Sponsorship: The Foundation of Safe Hiring
One of the biggest safety risks families face is hiring without proper visa sponsorship. This can result in fines from AED 50,000 to AED 200,000 and puts both families and nannies at legal risk.
Understanding your legal sponsorship options is essential for safe, compliant hiring. Watch our complete breakdown of the two legal visa sponsorship routes available in the UAE
What you’ll learn:
– Private sponsorship costs: AED 10-11K (expats) vs AED 3K (GCC nationals)
– Agency sponsorship: AED 12K over 2 years (Yaya families get AED 250 off)
– Legal requirements and penalties for non-compliance
– Why proper sponsorship protects both families and caregivers
Yaya partners with Maids.cc to provide safe, legal visa processing for all families. The entire process takes ~8 working days and is handled via WhatsApp — with an exclusive AED 250 discount for Yaya users.
Mini FAQ
Q: Can I legally hire a nanny without an agency in the UAE?
Yes. Families can sponsor a nanny directly — but always use a regulated process (like Maids.cc through Yaya) for visa compliance.
Q: What are the risks of using an unverified nanny?
Unverified nannies may not be who they say they are — profiles can be fake, outdated, or from people who aren’t even in Dubai. That’s why Yaya only approves verified profiles: we check IDs, confirm they’re genuinely based in the UAE, and review every application against our standards. Families avoid fake listings and time-wasters, and only see nannies who are real, available, and ready to work.
Q: How long does it take to sponsor a nanny legally?
With Maids.cc via Yaya, the process usually takes around 8 working days. Families also get a special Yaya discount on the standard visa package (250aed discount), and everything is handled seamlessly through WhatsApp — no office visits required.
👉 For a full breakdown of salary ranges, visa rules, and contracts, read our complete 2025 nanny hiring guide here.