Yaya: Favourite Parenting App UAE 2026 — Vote Now
We're going to be honest: this isn't the easiest moment to be sharing good news.
Families across the UAE are navigating a lot right now. The ongoing regional conflict is weighing on many of us. Schools have extended remote learning through the end of March, and working parents are already stretched thin. We feel that too — some of our own team are living it, and so are many of the families and nannies who use Yaya every day.
But we also believe the work Yaya does matters most in moments like this. Helping a family find a trusted nanny or helper isn't a luxury — for many households in the UAE, it's what makes everything else possible. So when we heard that Yaya has been nominated for Favourite Parenting App at the Mother Baby & Child Awards for the second consecutive year, it felt like exactly the kind of confirmation we needed to keep going.
Two years, 100,000 downloads, and one clear mission
Yaya launched in Dubai in 2023 with a straightforward belief: finding childcare and domestic help in the UAE should be easier, safer, and more transparent. No agency fees. No unverified profiles. A mobile-first experience built for how families in the region actually live.
In a two-sided marketplace, every download is either a family trusting us with something as personal as childcare, or a helper trusting us with their livelihood. Reaching 100,000 downloads in a market as competitive as the UAE — and being ranked #1 free parenting app on Google Play in the UAE — tells us we're doing something right.
Being nominated for this award two years in a row tells us that the families using Yaya feel the difference. That's the only metric that has ever really mattered to us.
What is the Mother Baby & Child Award?
The Mother Baby & Child Awards are among the most recognised consumer awards in the region for products and services built for families. The winner is decided entirely by public vote — which means this award genuinely reflects what parents across the UAE value. That's exactly why it means so much to us.
How to vote for Yaya
Voting takes less than a minute:
- Click the button below to go directly to the voting page
- Find Yaya under the Favourite Parenting App category
- Cast your vote — done
Voting closes on April 20th 2026, though this date may be extended.
Help us bring this home for the Yaya community
Favourite Parenting App · Mother Baby & Child Awards 2026
Vote for Yaya →A note to every family and helper on Yaya
This nomination belongs to you as much as it does to us. Every family who trusted Yaya to find someone to care for their children. Every helper who built their reputation through the app. Every person who left a review, referred a friend, or stuck with us while we were still finding our feet.
We're building something that matters in this region. Thank you for being part of it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best nanny app in the UAE?
Yaya is the #1 free parenting app on Google Play Store in the UAE and the largest nanny app by downloads in the region, with over 100,000 downloads across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Bahrain.
How do I find a nanny in Dubai?
How do I vote for the Mother Baby & Child Awards 2026?
Voting is open to the public at mbcmag.co. Visit the nominee listing, find the Favourite Parenting App category, and cast your vote before April 20th 2026.
Is Yaya available in Bahrain?
Yes, Yaya operates across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) and Bahrain, connecting families with verified nannies, maids, and domestic helpers.
Yaya is available on iOS and Android. Families looking for nannies, maids, or domestic helpers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Bahrain can download the app today. Use code SUPPORT for 3 days free access.