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Ongoing monthly fees
Agencies
On monthly packages you pay the agency, and the agency sets what your nanny earns.
The Agency Tax
On a monthly package you pay the agency for as long as she works for you, and the agency decides her pay. Hire directly and the salary you agree goes to her in full.
Zero security
Facebook & Forums
Fake profiles, scammers, outdated posts. No way to know who's real.
No filter. No vetting.
Outdated posts. Fake profiles. Scammers. Nannies who found jobs weeks ago. Once you post, your feed floods. No filtering, no verification, no way to know who's actually free right now.
Weeks of uncertainty
Communities
Everyone will 'check with someone.' Nobody ever delivers.
Still waiting?
You ask everyone you know. They'll "check with someone." Weeks pass. Work, school runs and daily life keep moving while you wait for a lead that may never come.
Outdated listings
Classifieds
You message dozens of profiles only to find many are inactive or already hired.
WHO'S ACTUALLY AVAILABLE?
On many classified platforms, there's little visibility into whether profiles are still active or even searching. Families can spend days chasing replies from candidates who moved on long ago.
The Yaya way
Most nanny platforms treat families like a transaction. We don't.
Agencies pick for you. When it fails, they send someone new. Yaya helps you build something that lasts.
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Before any profile goes live
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Long-term placements
Not quick replacements
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Dubai's Most Trusted Way to Find a Nanny
2,291+ verified nannies
search, filter, and compare
Pay your nanny directly.
We take no cut from her salary.
Checked by our team
Before any profile goes live
Long-term placements
Not quick replacements
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4.9 ★★★★★ 2,000+ reviews
Dubai's Most Trusted Way to Find a Nanny
2,291+ verified nannies
search, filter, and compare
Pay your nanny directly.
We take no cut from her salary.
Checked by our team
Before any profile goes live
Long-term placements
Not quick replacements
Yaya in under two minutes
How hiring a nanny works, and where Yaya fits.
Agency or direct hire, finding and meeting caregivers, then the visa: the whole process, start to finish.
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Looking for a nanny in the UAE? First, know how hiring works.
There are two routes.
An agency suits short-term needs: holiday cover, a family visit, a month or two. On a monthly package, you pay the agency, and it decides her pay.
For long-term care, you can hire directly. You choose who looks after your children, and the salary you agree goes to her in full.
That's what Yaya is built for.
Over 2,300 verified caregivers, on the web and in the app.
Search with 23 filters: availability, live-in or live-out, salary, languages, references and visa.
Or just tell Yaya AI what you're looking for.
Then get to know her before you message: her video, availability, visa and salary, her work history, and references, where she's added them.
Every profile is reviewed by our team before it goes live.
Start from Top Yaya Picks, see who's most active, or swipe through Spotlight in the app.
Save your favourites, and compare them side by side.
Message caregivers directly, or post a job and let them apply to you.
Chat in the app, then call or WhatsApp when you're ready.
Meet in person, hold an extended interview at home, call her references, and choose the person who feels right.
Then our visa partners can handle her two-year visa: fully online with Maids.cc, in around 8 working days.
Find the nanny your family deserves.
On Yaya.
Explore our fantastic nannies
A peek at who's available right now.
Full time + Live inVerifiedGimhani Geethaswari
Full time + Live inVerifiedSharmina Medrano
Full time + Live inVerifiedRoda Batralo
Full time + Live outVerifiedBlessing Edidiong Akpan
Full time + Live outVerifiedEva Nkwasiibwe
Full time + Live outVerifiedShella Marie Inonog
Full time + Live outVerifiedGlory Grace Balongcas
Full time + FlexibleVerifiedsarah alim
Full time + Live outVerifiedRenu Minz
Full time + Live outVerifiedLoice Akoth
Full time + FlexibleVerifiedCatherine Mbaikia
Full time + Live outVerifiedLyndie Apolinaria
Find your perfect match!
Browse verified nannies and maids in Dubai and across the UAE. Watch video introductions and hire directly, no agencies or middlemen.
Find a nannyYaya ConciergeWe find your nanny.
We find your nanny.
You skip the search.
Tell us what you're looking for. Our team searches Yaya, speaks to matching caregivers and introduces those who are interested, available and aligned with your role.
Explore ConciergeWe search Yaya
We filter matching caregiver profiles around your requirements.
We make first contact
Our team speaks to caregivers about your role and checks their interest and availability.
You meet the matches
We introduce the candidates. You interview and decide who is right for your family.
Your path to first hello
Your next steps,
your way.
Choose where you’d like to start.
Browse first. It’s free.
Explore profiles and filter by what your family needs. You can browse without an account.
Create your family account.
Sign up with Google or email. Already use the app? Log in with your existing account.
Subscribe when you’re ready.
Choose a subscription to unlock messaging and caregiver contact details on CareFinder Web.
Say hello. Find your fit.
Message caregivers, arrange interviews and agree the next steps directly.
Start browsingNo app download needed.
This is CareFinder Web
Get to know the person behind the profile.
Photos, experience, salary expectations and video introductions help you decide who to contact.
Download the Yaya app.
Find Yaya on the App Store or Google Play and take your search with you.
Set up your family account.
Tell us what you’re looking for. If you already have a Yaya account, simply log in.
Browse and start your free trial.
Explore caregiver profiles and begin connecting with your free trial in the mobile app.
Keep the conversation going.
Subscribe through the App Store or Google Play to keep messaging after your trial. Arrange interviews and choose the right fit for your family.
Get the Yaya appAvailable for iPhone and Android.
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Apple App Store or Google Play
One Yaya account. Choose your screen.
Use the same Yaya account on the web and in the mobile app.
Why Families Trust Yaya to Find a Nanny in the UAE
Four promises we don't break.
Every carer on Yaya has been reviewed before their profile goes live. These are the four commitments we hold ourselves to:
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Real human care
Always a real person, never a bot or a ticket number. Our UAE-based team knows your file and replies in minutes, seven days a week.
Avg. response time under 10 minutes
Meet the team →
Quality, not quantity
We turn away more nannies than we accept. The ones who make it have the experience, references, and temperament you'd want for your own kids.
About 30% of applicants are approved
Our hiring standards →
Verified by humans and AI
Every caregiver is checked twice: once by AI for documents and red flags, and once by a person who actually speaks to her. No exceptions.
5-step verification on every profile
How we verify →
Transparent value
One subscription. No placement fees, no commissions, no surprises in month three. You pay Yaya for the platform and your nanny directly, in full.
AED 129/week. Cancel anytime.
See pricing →
Yaya. Built to last
Placements last when you choose the person yourself, pay her fairly and agree terms up front. We help with every step, and we're here if anything shifts.
Support 7 days a week, on every plan
See the features →
UAE's Most Trusted Nanny App
Families who found their person.
★★★★★
2,000+
five star reviews
★★★★★
“A game changer for finding helpers! The subscription gave me access to a wide range of nannies with helpful videos and filters to narrow my search. Within 1 week, I found the perfect fit for our family. Yaya made the process simple and stress-free. I highly recommend it”
MM
Maha M.
Sep 2025
★★★★★
“Found my nanny! I could select and filter candidates as per my requirement, and after only 3 interviews, I found my nanny. It saved lot of research time for me.”
MU
MumOf3curly
Nov 2024
★★★★★
“Quite easy to setup, and handy to find good nannies. Found one through the app within 2 days.”
AA
Anosha Ali
Mar 2026
★★★★★
“A Trustworthy and Seamless Way to Find the Perfect Nanny. I recently used Yaya to find a nanny, and the experience was extremely positive. I've been recommending the app to anyone looking for a trustworthy profile. The navigation is smooth and user-friendly, and each nanny has a very detailed profile. It's clear that a thorough screening process takes place behind the scenes, which gives you real reassurance about the people you're considering meeting. The filtering system is also very effective, helping you narrow down your search to profiles that truly match your needs. Overall, a great job done behind the scenes. I highly recommend Yaya if you're on the hunt for the perfect nanny.”
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Francesca Monzio Compagnoni
Feb 2026
★★★★★
“Great company and app for finding a nanny. Very user friendly! Found a great nanny very quickly!”
DI
Didi
Feb 2026
★★★★★
“YAYA has been so helpful in our nanny search! We have found such a great pool of candidates. The pre screening is really helpful and we appreciate the fact that we can exchange on the app without exchanging numbers. The app is super user friendly with great recommendations. First time we are satisfied with a platform and there is nothing like it. Highly recommend!”
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Cláudio Cardoso
Jan 2026
Yaya in the news.
Press who love us.
4.9 stars across 2,000+ reviews. Featured in Time Out Dubai, Dubai Eye 103.8, Marie Claire and more.
Gulf News
“Yaya Middle East launches Yaya AI to simplify nanny and maid hiring.”Dubai Eye 103.8
“Marilena Hadgianni on Dubai Eye 103.8: do Ramadan hour reductions apply to nannies?”Marie Claire Arabia
“Marilena Hadgianni تعيد تعريف رعاية الأطفال عبر تطبيق Yaya (Marilena Hadgianni redefines childcare through the Yaya app)”Emirates Woman
“Yaya Middle East: finding the right caregiver for your child.”What's On
“Platforms like Yaya Middle East were built to solve this problem.”Time Out Dubai
“Find and connect directly with nannies suited to your needs.”British Mums
“Yaya is making finding the right help at home that little bit easier.”Womenpreneur Middle East
“Yaya Middle East, the UAE's leading nanny app.”Finance World
“Marilena Hadgianni on Finance World's She Innovates founder panel.”Gulf News“Yaya Middle East launches Yaya AI to simplify nanny and maid hiring.”Dubai Eye 103.8“Marilena Hadgianni on Dubai Eye 103.8: do Ramadan hour reductions apply to nannies?”Marie Claire Arabia“Marilena Hadgianni تعيد تعريف رعاية الأطفال عبر تطبيق Yaya (Marilena Hadgianni redefines childcare through the Yaya app)”Emirates Woman“Yaya Middle East: finding the right caregiver for your child.”What's On“Platforms like Yaya Middle East were built to solve this problem.”Time Out Dubai“Find and connect directly with nannies suited to your needs.”British Mums“Yaya is making finding the right help at home that little bit easier.”Womenpreneur Middle East“Yaya Middle East, the UAE's leading nanny app.”Finance World“Marilena Hadgianni on Finance World's She Innovates founder panel.”
“Yaya Middle East launches Yaya AI to simplify nanny and maid hiring.”Dubai Eye 103.8“Marilena Hadgianni on Dubai Eye 103.8: do Ramadan hour reductions apply to nannies?”Marie Claire Arabia“Marilena Hadgianni تعيد تعريف رعاية الأطفال عبر تطبيق Yaya (Marilena Hadgianni redefines childcare through the Yaya app)”Emirates Woman“Yaya Middle East: finding the right caregiver for your child.”What's On“Platforms like Yaya Middle East were built to solve this problem.”Time Out Dubai“Find and connect directly with nannies suited to your needs.”British Mums“Yaya is making finding the right help at home that little bit easier.”Womenpreneur Middle East“Yaya Middle East, the UAE's leading nanny app.”Finance World“Marilena Hadgianni on Finance World's She Innovates founder panel.”Gulf News“Yaya Middle East launches Yaya AI to simplify nanny and maid hiring.”Dubai Eye 103.8“Marilena Hadgianni on Dubai Eye 103.8: do Ramadan hour reductions apply to nannies?”Marie Claire Arabia“Marilena Hadgianni تعيد تعريف رعاية الأطفال عبر تطبيق Yaya (Marilena Hadgianni redefines childcare through the Yaya app)”Emirates Woman“Yaya Middle East: finding the right caregiver for your child.”What's On“Platforms like Yaya Middle East were built to solve this problem.”Time Out Dubai“Find and connect directly with nannies suited to your needs.”British Mums“Yaya is making finding the right help at home that little bit easier.”Womenpreneur Middle East“Yaya Middle East, the UAE's leading nanny app.”Finance World“Marilena Hadgianni on Finance World's She Innovates founder panel.”
