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Hiring a live-in maid in Dubai means she stays in your home. It’s important to make sure she feels safe, respected, and comfortable. Giving her the right items helps her live well and do her job better. Here are the must-have things to provide:
1. Private and Clean Sleeping Space
- Give your maid her own room if possible, or a quiet corner with a bed and curtains for privacy.
- The room should be clean, safe, and have fresh air.
- Add basic items like a pillow, blanket, and bedsheet.
2. Bathroom Access
- She should have easy access to a bathroom, either private or shared.
- Provide soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
- Keep the bathroom clean and stocked with essentials.
3. Uniform or Comfortable Clothes
- Give her a few sets of clean work clothes or uniforms.
- Also allow her to have her own clothes for rest time.
4. Daily Meals and Water
- Offer three meals a day or allow her to cook her own food.
- Make sure she has access to clean drinking water.
5. Basic Health Needs
- Provide health insurance (it’s required by law).
- If she feels unwell, help her get medical care.
- A small first aid kit is also useful.
6. Time to Contact Her Family
- Let her use her phone in her free time.
- Staying in touch with family helps her feel less homesick.
7. Rest Time and Off Days
- Give her enough sleep and break time during the day.
- Make sure she gets her weekly day off, as per UAE law.
8. Laundry and Personal Care
- Give her time and space to wash her clothes.
- Provide or allow her to buy personal hygiene items
9. Respect and Good Communication
- Treat her with kindness and respect.
- Speak clearly and be patient if there’s a language gap.
- Let her know the house rules kindly and early.
Your maid is helping you every day. Giving her comfort, care, and respect makes a big difference in her happiness and work. A happy maid leads to a happy home.
