Housekeeper Job, Al Ain | helpers

As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the minimum salary for cleaning staff roles in the United Arab Emirates is AED 2,200 per month as of 1 January 2026, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day. Employers must also provide accommodation or an additional AED 800 housing allowance. This applies to all private sector cleaning contracts registered under MOHRE.

As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, foreign cleaning staff must obtain a work permit sponsored by a licensed UAE employer before entry, followed by a residence visa valid for 2 years renewable. Applicants require a valid passport, medical fitness certificate from a MOHRE-approved centre, and Emirates ID application within 60 days of arrival. The permit costs AED 300 for issuance in 2026.

As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, cleaning staff positions require no formal education beyond basic literacy but mandate at least 6 months of documented prior experience in cleaning services. Applicants must be aged 18 to 60 years and pass a medical test confirming fitness for physical work. Experience certificates must be attested by the UAE embassy in the home country.

As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, applicants must submit a passport copy, recent photograph, attested experience certificate, and educational documents through the MOHRE online portal or a Tadbeer centre. The employer files the work permit application first, after which the candidate completes biometrics and medical screening within 30 days. All submissions require payment of AED 150 for the permit processing fee.