Every profile reviewed before publication

Find a trusted maid or nanny in the UAE

Browse reviewed profiles of maids, nannies, babysitters and housekeepers, then message the helper you like directly – no agency placement fees.

  • Reviewed by a person, not a bot
  • Optional ID verification
  • No placement fees

How it works

From search to first message in minutes

  1. Search and filter

    Pick your city and the help you need. Filter by live-in or live-out, availability, languages, experience and salary expectations.

  2. Compare reviewed profiles

    Every profile was read by our team before it went live. Look for the Identity Verified badge when an ID has been checked.

  3. Message directly

    Send a message from the profile or post a job and let helpers apply. You agree terms with the helper – no agency in between.

Trust & safety

Built on trust, kept honest

We do the checks we can do well – and we are clear about what they mean, so you can make your own hiring decisions with confidence.

What Identity Verified covers

Reviewed before publication

A member of our team reads every profile before it goes live. Incomplete or suspicious profiles are not published.

Optional identity verification

Helpers can have a government ID reviewed. A match earns the Identity Verified badge – identity only, not references or work history.

Private ID handling

ID documents are stored privately, seen only by authorised administrators and never shown on the site.

Simple, direct contact

Message from any profile. Members can also see phone and WhatsApp details. We never charge placement fees.

Are you a maid, nanny or babysitter?

Create a free profile in a few minutes. Families in your city are looking for someone like you.

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Looking for help? Post a job

Describe what you need and let approved helpers apply to you. Free for families.

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Questions families ask

What is Nannest?

Nannest is an online directory where families in the United Arab Emirates find maids, nannies, babysitters, housekeepers and other domestic helpers. Helpers create a profile, our team reviews it, and families browse and contact the helpers they like.

Is Nannest a recruitment agency?

No. Nannest is a directory, not a recruitment or placement agency. We do not employ helpers, sponsor visas or arrange contracts, and we do not charge placement fees. Families and helpers deal with each other directly.

How much does Nannest cost for families?

Browsing profiles, posting a job and sending a message from a profile are currently free. Direct phone and WhatsApp details are available to members. Nannest never charges a placement fee.

Are the helpers on Nannest checked?

Every profile is reviewed by a member of our team before it is published, and incomplete or suspicious profiles are not published. Helpers can also choose to have a government-issued ID reviewed to receive an Identity Verified badge. We do not carry out background, criminal record or reference checks, so families should interview, check references and see original documents before hiring.

Is it free to create a profile?

Yes. Creating a profile, being listed and applying to jobs on Nannest is free for helpers. Never pay anyone who asks for money to give you a job.

Which cities does Nannest cover?

Nannest focuses on the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. The number of profiles differs by city – the location pages show what is currently listed.

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