Private Household Staff in Dubai

Dubai households can combine a city apartment, villa, beach property or another UAE residence, each with different routines and access requirements. A house manager may coordinate suppliers and staff, while a private chef, nanny, governess, chauffeur or close protection professional may have a more defined remit. We ask about working hours, accommodation, driving, travel, uniforms and who provides day-to-day direction. We can also record deliveries, maintenance access, guest arrival, school runs and vehicles.

Cultural fluency is discussed alongside technical experience. The brief may include Arabic or English communication, religious observance, family boundaries, guest arrangements and dress expectations. For royal or high-profile households, discretion and careful access protocols may be central requirements. We also discuss whether the role involves formal entertaining, children, pets, staff accommodation or coordination with a private office, rather than assuming that every UAE appointment follows one model. If a house manager oversees a team, we can define rotas, supplier communication and escalation points as part of the household’s requirements.

Many families divide their time between the UAE and international homes, including London during the summer. We can map the travel calendar, identify which duties move with the family and clarify what is handled by local teams. A multi-residence role may need flexibility, clear handovers and consistent communication. The brief can also distinguish between permanent Dubai coverage and seasonal support in another city, including who maintains records, purchasing routines or staff schedules when the family is away. Assel Maison keeps the search focused on the agreed brief and gives the household the information needed to evaluate suitability.