Housemaids
Housemaid Jobs in Dubai and the Gulf for Kenyans
Smartmaids Group recruits Kenyan housemaids for family homes in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the wider UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. We screen applicants, match them to each household’s requirements and manage the visa, documentation and travel process through to placement.
The housemaid role
A housemaid is responsible for keeping a family home clean, orderly and running smoothly day to day. All the housemaid jobs we recruit for are full live-in: the housemaid lives in the employer’s home, with accommodation and food provided. Housemaids are also called maids, housekeepers or domestic helpers.
The exact duties depend on the size of the home and the household’s needs, and are set out in the employment contract before the housemaid travels.
Typical housemaid duties
- Cleaning and tidying rooms, bathrooms and living areas
- Laundry, ironing and folding clothes
- Organising wardrobes, cupboards and household items
- Kitchen cleaning and washing dishes
- Helping with cooking or meal preparation, where the employer requires it and the housemaid has experience
- Other general domestic duties agreed in the contract
Housemaid salary and benefits
| 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.
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 housemaid applicants
- You must be a Kenyan citizen aged 22–45 with a valid passport.
- Housekeeping experience in a private home helps. If you have worked as a housemaid in the Gulf before, tell us which country when you apply.
- You will need a Police Clearance Certificate and a Medical Examination Certificate, and you should be willing to work abroad on a 2-year contract.
- Choose “Housemaid / House Help” as your position when you apply.
For households and agencies
- Tell us the experience you need and your preferred age range, and we will match candidates against those requirements.
- We check each candidate’s skills, references from previous employers and required documents before putting them forward.
- For selected housemaids we handle the work permit, residence visa, document attestation, employment contract, flights and travel insurance.
How recruitment works
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Application
Submit your personal details and required documents. Applications can be made online.
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Initial screening
Our team reviews your application. Initial screening takes 2–3 business days.
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Candidate matching
Applications are reviewed and candidates are matched with suitable placements and employer requirements.
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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.
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Pre-departure support
First-time overseas applicants receive pre-departure orientation and cultural preparation.
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Post-placement support
We check in regularly with workers and employers, and assist with issues, contract renewals and emergencies.
FAQ
Housemaids: common questions
How much is the housemaid salary in Dubai?
Through our partner employers, first-time housemaids typically earn 1,000 AED a month and experienced housemaids 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. The exact salary is in your contract before you travel.
Are housemaid jobs in Dubai live-in?
Yes. All the housemaid jobs we recruit for are full live-in. You live in the employer’s home, and the employer provides accommodation, food and medical insurance.
What is your WhatsApp number for housemaid jobs in Dubai?
You can WhatsApp Smartmaids Group on +254 796 563 983 to ask about house maid jobs in Dubai and the rest of the Gulf. We reply during working hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (East Africa Time). To be considered for a job, you also need to complete the online application form.
How do I get a housemaid job in Dubai from Kenya?
Apply online on our Apply page and choose “Housemaid / House Help” as your position. You must be a Kenyan citizen aged 22–45 with a valid passport. Our team screens applications within 2–3 business days, matches suitable candidates with employers in Dubai and the rest of the Gulf, and handles the visa, documents and travel for selected candidates.
Which countries do you recruit housemaids for?
We recruit Kenyan housemaids for households and employers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE, Qatar and Bahrain.
Can I request a housemaid who has worked in the Gulf before?
Yes. You can specify the experience you need. Applicants tell us where they have worked before, so we can match candidates with previous Gulf experience where that is a requirement.
How long does it take to recruit a housemaid?
Initial screening of applications takes 2–3 business days. Once a candidate is selected, visa processing and placement typically take 4–8 weeks, depending on the destination country’s requirements and how ready the documents are.
Does a housemaid also cook?
Some households ask for cooking help. Include it in your requirements and we will look for candidates who have that experience. Cooking duties should be agreed in the employment contract.
More questions? Contact our team.