Guides & resources
For families
How to hire a nanny in the UAE: a step-by-step guide for families
A practical checklist for families in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE: defining the role, shortlisting profiles, interviews, references, trial days and the paperwork to check.
7 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
Live-in vs live-out maid or nanny: how to choose
The practical differences between live-in and live-out domestic help in the UAE – space, hours, privacy, cost factors and what to agree up front.
5 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
Interview questions to ask a nanny or maid
Open questions that help families understand experience, judgement and fit – grouped by topic, with tips on what to listen for.
6 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
Planning a paid trial day with a nanny or maid
Why a short paid trial helps both sides, how to structure the day, and what to agree before it starts.
4 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
Nanny, babysitter, maid or housekeeper: which kind of help do you need?
The difference between nannies, babysitters, maids and housekeepers, and how to describe the role you need so the right people apply.
4 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
Writing a clear job post for a nanny or maid
What to include in a domestic helper job post – role, hours, living arrangement, requirements – so the right candidates apply.
4 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
Trust & safety
How to check references for a nanny or maid
A simple reference-call script for families, the questions that reveal the most, and warning signs to look out for.
5 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
What “Identity Verified” means on Nannest – and what it doesn't
A plain-language explanation of the Identity Verified badge: what our team checks, how documents are handled, and which checks remain the family's responsibility.
4 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
For helpers
How to write a nanny or maid profile that families trust
Tips for helpers: what to put in your headline and About me, which photos work, and how to get your profile approved quickly.
5 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026
Job scams aimed at domestic workers: warning signs and how to stay safe
Common scams targeting nannies, maids and helpers – upfront fees, fake agents, document requests – and what to do if something feels wrong.
4 min read · Updated 6 Oct 2026