Caregivers for elderly parents who live with the family in Dubai. Many families bring a parent to live with them in a villa or apartment, and the parent needs someone at their side during the day: help with getting up and washing, meals, walks, company, appointments and a calm routine. This is non-medical care: anything clinical stays with doctors and a home care nurse. We assess candidates on patience, physical care skills and how they talk to an older person, often in Russian.
Hire a elderly caregiverLooking for a job?A caregiver who keeps the parent's day safe and calm, notices changes early and tells the family about them the same day.
Care for an older person is physical and emotional work. A warm interview is not enough: check real care skills and how the candidate behaves on a difficult day.
Typical hiring mistake: expecting a caregiver to do the work of a nurse. A caregiver helps with daily life: personal care, meals, mobility, company. Medical tasks belong to a home care nurse and the parent's doctor. If the parent needs clinical care, hire a nurse, and a caregiver for the rest of the day. Another mistake: the caregiver is quietly turned into a housekeeper for the whole family, and the parent is left alone in front of the television.
| Level | Salary, AED/month |
|---|---|
| Caregiver, live-in | 2,500 - 4,000 |
| Experienced caregiver, live-out or with mobility care | 4,000 - 6,000 |
| Russian-speaking or senior companion caregiver | 6,000 - 9,000 |
Market estimate for Dubai in 2026, cross-checked with Indeed UAE job listings. Live-in accommodation and food, transport and day-off arrangements change the full package.
Besides the salary, the employer covers the work permit and residence visa, medical test, Emirates ID and mandatory health insurance. By UAE law these costs cannot be deducted from the employee's pay.
Exact visa and insurance costs depend on company category, emirate and plan. See the full cost of hiring guide or ask us for a budget for your case.
Market estimate for 2026: about 2,500 - 4,000 AED per month for a live-in caregiver, 4,000 - 6,000 AED for an experienced caregiver with mobility care, and 6,000 - 9,000 AED for a Russian-speaking or senior companion caregiver. Accommodation, food and transport change the full package.
A caregiver helps with daily life: getting up, washing, dressing, meals, walks, company and appointments. A home care nurse handles medical tasks prescribed by a doctor. Many families have a caregiver every day and a nurse who comes when clinical care is needed; ask the parent's doctor which tasks need a nurse.
Our fee is fixed for each role and agreed before the search starts. A 10% prepayment of the fee starts the search, the rest is due once the person has started work. If it does not work out, we find a replacement free of charge within 1 month after the person starts. The employer makes the hiring decision.
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