House help

House Help and Domestic Helper Jobs in Dubai and the Gulf

House help supports a family with the everyday running of the home. Smartmaids Group recruits Kenyan house help for households in the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, and manages the process from screening to arrival.

What house help does

House help is a flexible, general role. Where a housemaid is usually responsible for the whole home, house help often works alongside the family — or alongside other staff in larger homes — taking on whatever day-to-day tasks keep the household running. House help is also known as a domestic helper, and like all our jobs it is full live-in.

It suits families who need a reliable extra pair of hands rather than one specialist role such as a nanny or driver.

Typical house help tasks

  • Daily tidying and light cleaning
  • Helping in the kitchen: washing up, food preparation and keeping the kitchen in order
  • Helping with laundry and ironing
  • Supporting other household staff in larger homes
  • Setting up and clearing away for meals and family visitors
  • Other household tasks agreed with the employer

House help salary and benefits

Typical monthly house help salary in Dubai and the UAE
Experience Monthly salary
First timer 1,000 AED / QAR
Experienced 1,100 – 1,200 AED / QAR

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 house help applicants

  • Kenyan citizens aged 22–45 with a valid passport can apply.
  • Experience helping in a home — your own family’s or an employer’s — is useful. Describe it in the “Tell us about yourself” box on the form.
  • Choose “Housemaid / House Help” as your position, and mention that you are applying for house help.
  • Have your Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Examination Certificate ready for the next stage.
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For households and agencies

  • Describe the tasks you need help with, the experience you are looking for and your preferred age range.
  • We screen each applicant, check skills and references, and match candidates to your household’s needs.
  • Visa processing, documentation, flights and airport pickup coordination are handled for selected candidates.
Send your requirements

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

House help: common questions

How much do house help and domestic helpers earn in Dubai?

First timers typically earn 1,000 AED a month and experienced house help 1,100–1,200 AED. In Qatar the figures are the same in QAR. The employer also provides accommodation, food, medical insurance and the visa, and a return ticket when you complete your full contract.

How do I apply for a house help job in the UAE or Qatar?

Apply online on our Apply page, choose “Housemaid / House Help” as your position and mention that you are applying for house help. Kenyan citizens aged 22–45 with a valid passport can apply. We screen applications within 2–3 business days and match suitable candidates with households in the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain.

What is the difference between a housemaid and house help?

A housemaid usually takes responsibility for keeping the whole home clean and organised. House help is a more general support role, often working alongside the family or other staff. Tell us how your household runs and we will suggest the right fit.

Can house help look after children?

House help may help with children as part of general household support. If childcare will be the main part of the job, a nanny is the better fit — see our nanny recruitment page.

How do I apply for a house help job in the Gulf?

Complete the online application on our Apply page and choose “Housemaid / House Help” as your position. Our team carries out initial screening within 2–3 business days.

More questions? Contact our team.