Family Driver (Live-In) – Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Family Driver (Live-In) – Dubai
Company
Al Ahli Group
Location
Dubai
Job type
Full-time
Salary
AED 2K–AED 2.3K a month
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job description
We are looking for a responsible and experienced live-in family driver for a household in Dubai.

Job Details:
• Location: Dubai (Live-in position)
• Working Hours: Full-time, no weekly day off
• Contract Duration: 2 years
• Salary: AED 2,000 – 2,300 per month
• Accommodation: Provided
• Annual Leave: As per UAE labor law
• Flight Ticket: One return ticket to your home country is provided after completing every 2-year contract (1 ticket every 2 years)

Requirements:
• Valid UAE driving license
• Previous experience as a family or personal driver in the UAE
• Trustworthy, discreet, and professional
• Good knowledge of UAE roads and traffic regulations
• Language: Must speak English. Knowledge of Urdu, Hindi, or Arabic is a plus.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply with their updated CV.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED2,300.00 per month

Application Question(s):
• How many years of driving experience do you have in Dubai or the UAE?
• Are you willing to live in and work without weekly days off?

Are you willing to live in and work without weekly days off?

Are you willing to live in and work without weekly days off?
• Which languages do you speak? (English is mandatory)
• What is your age?
• What is your nationality?

Work Location: In person

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Driver Jobs in United Arab Emirates

Q
What is the minimum salary required for a driver work visa in the UAE in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the minimum salary for a driver on a work visa in the United Arab Emirates is 4,000 AED per month as of 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day. This threshold applies to all non-Emirati drivers under the unified labour contract system.
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Q
What documents are required to apply for a driver job and work permit in the UAE?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation requires a valid UAE driving licence, attested educational certificates, passport copy, and medical fitness certificate for driver job applications in 2026. Employers must submit the application through the MOHRE portal within 60 days of entry. A labour card is issued only after biometric enrolment at an approved centre.
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Q
How many working hours and annual leave days apply to drivers in the UAE?
Under Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation rules, drivers in the United Arab Emirates are limited to 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week as of 2026. Annual leave is 30 calendar days after completing one year of service. Friday is the mandatory weekly rest day with compensatory leave if worked.
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Q
Do drivers pay income tax on salary earned in the UAE in 2026?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation confirms there is no personal income tax on driver salaries in the United Arab Emirates as of 2026. Employers deduct only 5% for the Pension and Social Security scheme if the worker is from a GCC country. No other deductions apply to non-GCC drivers.
Source: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation