Ambareen Musa, Founder & CEO of Souqalmal.com, talks about the various costs involved when hiring household help in the UAE, whether full-time or part-time:

Wouldn’t it be great to have an extra set of hands helping you out with household chores, preparing meals and caring for the little one? If you’ve decided that you want a maid, but are confused about how much it will cost you, now is a good time to start with the research. Whether you’re looking for a full-time or part-time maid, the Souqalmal.com team helps breaks down the costs for you.

Are you looking for a full-time maid? Lucky for you, full-time maid services are a practical and fairly affordable option in this part of the world. These are the two ways to go about hiring a full-time maid:

Hiring and sponsoring a maid yourself
So, you want to take on the task of finding a live-in maid all by yourself? It’s not a bad idea, considering how much you’ll save on those finder’s fees and agency charges. But it will take some time and effort too. You can start by browsing through related websites or simply ask your friends and colleagues for references. But be sure to do a thorough background and reference check if you go down this route.

For full article go to Khaleej Times.