Home drivers

Home Driver Jobs in Dubai and the Gulf for Kenyans

A home driver takes care of a family’s day-to-day transport. Smartmaids Group recruits Kenyan home drivers for households in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the wider UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, checking driving experience and references before candidates are put forward.

A Kenyan home driver seated in a car

The home driver role

Home drivers — also called family or domestic drivers — drive the family’s vehicle for school runs, work commutes, shopping and appointments. The role calls for punctuality, careful driving and discretion.

Drivers are expected to learn local routes quickly and to follow the traffic rules of the country they work in.

Typical home driver duties

  • School runs and transport for family members
  • Driving to work, appointments, shopping and errands
  • Keeping the vehicle clean and reporting when servicing is due
  • Planning routes and arriving on time
  • Helping with loading shopping and luggage
  • Other driving duties agreed with the employer

Home driver salary and benefits

Typical monthly home driver salary in Dubai and the UAE
Experience Monthly salary
With a Kenyan driving licence 1,500 AED The employer pays for your GCC driving licence.
With a GCC driving licence 2,000 – 2,800 AED

Typical monthly salaries offered by our partner employers. The exact salary is written in your employment contract before you travel.

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What the employer provides

  • Accommodation All jobs are full live-in: you live in the employer’s home.
  • Food Meals are provided by the employer.
  • Medical insurance The employer provides medical insurance.
  • Work visa The employer provides the visa.
  • Return ticket A return ticket home when you complete your full contract.

For driver applicants

  • You must hold a valid driving licence. Licence requirements in the Gulf depend on the destination country and the employer — our team will guide selected candidates.
  • Kenyan citizens aged 22–45 with a valid passport can apply.
  • Tell us how many years you have been driving and what kind of driving you have done (family, company or commercial).
  • Choose “Home Driver” as your position when you apply.
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For households and agencies

  • Tell us the driving experience you need and your preferred age range.
  • We check driving experience, skills and references from previous employers before putting candidates forward.
  • For selected drivers we handle the work permit, residence visa, attestation, contract, flights and airport pickup coordination.
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How recruitment works

  1. Application

    Submit your personal details and required documents. Applications can be made online.

  2. Initial screening

    Our team reviews your application. Initial screening takes 2–3 business days.

  3. Candidate matching

    Applications are reviewed and candidates are matched with suitable placements and employer requirements.

  4. Visa processing & placement

    If selected, visa processing and placement typically take 4–8 weeks, depending on the destination country’s requirements and how ready your documents are.

  5. Pre-departure support

    First-time overseas applicants receive pre-departure orientation and cultural preparation.

  6. Post-placement support

    We check in regularly with workers and employers, and assist with issues, contract renewals and emergencies.

FAQ

Home drivers: common questions

How much do home drivers earn in Dubai?

Drivers with a Kenyan driving licence typically earn 1,500 AED a month, and the employer pays for the GCC driving licence. Drivers who already hold a GCC driving licence typically earn 2,000–2,800 AED. The employer also provides accommodation, food, medical insurance and the visa, and a return ticket when you complete your full contract.

How do I get a driver job in Dubai from Kenya?

Apply online on our Apply page and choose “Home Driver” as your position. You need a valid driving licence, a valid passport, and to be a Kenyan citizen aged 22–45. Tell us how many years you have been driving. We screen applications within 2–3 business days and match suitable drivers with households in Dubai and the rest of the Gulf.

Do home driver applicants need a driving licence?

Yes, a valid driving licence is required. Licensing requirements in the Gulf depend on the destination country and the employer, and our team guides selected candidates through what is needed.

Can I specify how experienced a driver should be?

Yes. Include the years and type of driving experience you need, and we will match candidates against your requirements.

Where do your home drivers work?

We recruit home drivers for households and employers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE, Qatar and Bahrain.

More questions? Contact our team.