Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about INAYA Domestic Workers services, booking, pricing, support and UAE service steps.
UAE domestic worker services
Services & Availability
What services does INAYA Domestic Workers provide?⌄
INAYA provides house maid, nanny, babysitter, caregiver, cook and part-time help services, subject to availability and service type.
Do you serve all UAE emirates?⌄
Yes. We serve all UAE emirates, with availability confirmed by emirate, area, service type and requested duration.
Can I request a maid or nanny by experience or nationality?⌄
You can share your preferences clearly, and our team will review suitable available options for your household requirement.
Is availability guaranteed immediately?⌄
An enquiry does not guarantee availability. Ask the team to review options for your role and area before booking.
Do you provide live-in maids?⌄
Half-day: AED 120 for 4 hours. Daily: AED 200 for 8 hours. Weekly: AED 1,120 for 7 days. Monthly: AED 3,500 for 30 days. A 6-month commitment is AED 3,250 per month; a 12-month commitment is AED 3,000 per month. These published package prices are the same for live-in and live-out arrangements.
Do you provide live-out domestic workers?⌄
Live-in and live-out arrangements have the same published package price. Record accommodation, meals, transport, cleaning products and equipment responsibilities in the written agreement. The half-day package covers 4 hours and the daily package 8 hours; agree the schedule, duties and rest for weekly, monthly and longer commitments. A 7-day or 30-day package describes the service period, not continuous work.
Can I request a nanny?⌄
Yes, nanny requirements can be discussed according to the role and availability. Share the children’s ages, routine and required duties, and review individual experience, communication and service scope before confirmation.
Do you provide elderly care support?⌄
Non-clinical companionship and household assistance can be discussed according to individual needs and availability. Define the duties separately; specialist clinical care is outside household package scope unless separately and lawfully arranged.
Can I request a cook or kitchen helper?⌄
Cook and kitchen helper requests can be reviewed based on cuisine preference, family size and availability.
Do you offer part-time help?⌄
Half-day visits cost AED 120 for 4 hours; daily visits cost AED 200 for 8 hours, and the weekly package is AED 1,120 for 7 days. Confirm the visit schedule, duties, availability, transport, supplies and applicable tax in the written quotation. Other durations or extra hours need confirmation.
Can you arrange same-day service?⌄
Urgent requests can be reviewed against availability and the required lawful authorisation. INAYA does not promise same-day placement or a fixed government approval time.
Can I arrange monthly service?⌄
Half-day: AED 120 for 4 hours. Daily: AED 200 for 8 hours. Weekly: AED 1,120 for 7 days. Monthly: AED 3,500 for 30 days. A 6-month commitment is AED 3,250 per month; a 12-month commitment is AED 3,000 per month. These published package prices are the same for live-in and live-out arrangements.
Do you provide cleaning-only help?⌄
Cleaning support can be reviewed as part of home help services depending on the area and required duration.
Can you support apartments and villas?⌄
Yes. We support apartments and villas. Please share home size, room count and the work required.
Can I request newborn care support?⌄
You can share the baby’s age and required support, and our team will review the suitable option based on availability.
Can I change the service type after submitting a request?⌄
Yes. The request can be adjusted before final confirmation if the revised service is suitable and available.
Do you serve families only?⌄
Our services are focused on household and family requirements. Each request is reviewed based on the provided details.
Can I request more than one domestic worker?⌄
Multiple-worker requests can be discussed according to availability and duties. Specify the number of workers, roles and schedule, and receive the service scope and total quotation in writing before confirmation.
Do you provide consultation before service selection?⌄
Yes. Our team can help you understand the best service type before choosing a package or arrangement.
Can I visit the office to discuss services?⌄
Yes. You can visit our Ajman office after confirming a suitable time with the INAYA team.
Are your prices fixed?⌄
Half-day: AED 120 for 4 hours. Daily: AED 200 for 8 hours. Weekly: AED 1,120 for 7 days. Monthly: AED 3,500 for 30 days. A 6-month commitment is AED 3,250 per month; a 12-month commitment is AED 3,000 per month. These published package prices are the same for live-in and live-out arrangements.
What is included in the package?⌄
The domestic worker’s agreed salary. Documented salary-payment administration through the applicable approved mechanism. Applicable government fees, agency sponsorship and work-permit/residence processing within the monthly agreement. Emirates ID and required medical-fitness processing. The applicable health-insurance premium; benefits, exclusions and co-payments follow the issued policy and lawful responsibilities. Candidate assessment, initial orientation and agreed onboarding. Return ticket and end-of-service benefits under the applicable monthly agreement and employment obligations. Customer coordination and administration of eligible replacement requests. Applicable agency employment obligations budgeted within the monthly service charge. Live-in and live-out arrangements have the same published package price. Record accommodation, meals, transport, cleaning products and equipment responsibilities in the written agreement. The half-day package covers 4 hours and the daily package 8 hours; agree the schedule, duties and rest for weekly, monthly and longer commitments. A 7-day or 30-day package describes the service period, not continuous work.
Are government fees included?⌄
Applicable agency sponsorship and work-permit/residence processing, Emirates ID and required medical-fitness processing are included in the managed monthly service. Separately contracted recruitment or visa-only services have their own itemised quotation; applicable tax and the final payable amount are stated before confirmation.
What is a custom quote?⌄
Bespoke staffing and household support planned for specialist, multiple-worker or complex requirements. The written custom quotation defines the roles, service scope, costs and review schedule.
Why do prices vary between services?⌄
Published package prices differ by service duration and the selected commitment. Specialist services and requested additions outside the package scope have a separate written quotation, with the final total confirmed before booking.
Is the price confirmed before booking?⌄
Before you confirm, receive the written service scope, itemised price and applicable payment documentation. The quotation distinguishes included salary and agency components from household responsibilities, separate arrangements, extras and applicable tax.
Are there hidden charges?⌄
The written quotation identifies inclusions, exclusions, applicable tax and the final payable amount before confirmation. Additional requested services or material scope changes are priced and agreed before acceptance. No undisclosed cancellation charge or unexpected deduction of already-included costs is imposed.
Can I receive a written quote?⌄
Yes. Customers receive the written service scope, price breakdown and applicable payment documentation before confirmation.
Do live-in and live-out services cost differently?⌄
Live-in and live-out arrangements have the same published package price. Record accommodation, meals, transport, cleaning products and equipment responsibilities in the written agreement. The half-day package covers 4 hours and the daily package 8 hours; agree the schedule, duties and rest for weekly, monthly and longer commitments. A 7-day or 30-day package describes the service period, not continuous work.
How is part-time service priced?⌄
Half-day visits cost AED 120 for 4 hours; daily visits cost AED 200 for 8 hours, and the weekly package is AED 1,120 for 7 days. Confirm the visit schedule, duties, availability, transport, supplies and applicable tax in the written quotation. Other durations or extra hours need confirmation.
Do you offer monthly packages?⌄
Half-day: AED 120 for 4 hours. Daily: AED 200 for 8 hours. Weekly: AED 1,120 for 7 days. Monthly: AED 3,500 for 30 days. A 6-month commitment is AED 3,250 per month; a 12-month commitment is AED 3,000 per month. These published package prices are the same for live-in and live-out arrangements.
Do you offer discounts for long-term service?⌄
Yes. The 30-day package is AED 3,500; a six-month contract is AED 3,250 per month, and a twelve-month contract is AED 3,000 per month. The latter two are monthly rates tied to the commitment period, not total contract prices. Live-in and live-out rates are the same.
Is replacement cost included?⌄
The managed monthly agreement includes review and administration of eligible replacement requests. Eligibility is assessed against the agreed duties, applicable employment arrangement and relevant legal obligations. Matching coordination and follow-up follow the agreed service plan.
Is advance payment required?⌄
The standard managed monthly offer requires the first service month in advance; later payments use the agreed monthly billing date. It requires neither a separate upfront recruitment/setup fee nor a security deposit. Recruitment-only or visa-only services have their own quoted terms.
Can I compare multiple packages?⌄
Half-day: AED 120 for 4 hours. Daily: AED 200 for 8 hours. Weekly: AED 1,120 for 7 days. Monthly: AED 3,500 for 30 days. A 6-month commitment is AED 3,250 per month; a 12-month commitment is AED 3,000 per month. These published package prices are the same for live-in and live-out arrangements.
Does pricing change by emirate?⌄
Start with the published package price. The team confirms availability in your area and records transport responsibilities, any agreed additions, applicable tax and the final payable amount in the written quotation before booking.
Can you suggest an option within my budget?⌄
You can share your expected budget, and we will explain the closest suitable options based on availability.
Are there cancellation charges?⌄
There is no undisclosed cancellation charge in the managed monthly offer. Before commencement, unused payment is returned; after effective cancellation following commencement, unused prepaid service is refunded pro rata. The amount and dates are explained, and included costs are not reintroduced as unexpected deductions.
Do packages include follow-up?⌄
INAYA coordinates follow-up according to the agreed service plan. The written plan records the contact person, review schedule and how household feedback or replacement concerns will be handled.
How do I know the price is suitable?⌄
We explain what the price covers, service duration and required follow-up so you can decide clearly before booking.
How do I start a service request?⌄
Contact INAYA by phone or WhatsApp with the service type, emirate, area and preferred timing. You can also send these details to INAYA using the website enquiry form.
What details should I send first?⌄
Please share your name, contact number, service type, emirate or area, service duration and any important household notes.
How quickly will your team respond?⌄
Human support operates Saturday–Thursday, 9 AM–9 PM; Friday closed. WhatsApp messages may be received outside office hours, but this does not promise a 24/7 human response or a fixed reply time.
When is the booking confirmed?⌄
Booking follows review of the requirements, available individual profile and written quotation. Confirm the selected candidate and start arrangements in writing; service starts only after required lawful authorisation. A different proposed candidate requires a revised profile and your consent.
Can I book through WhatsApp only?⌄
Yes. You can start through WhatsApp, and our team will ask for the key details needed to review availability.
Can I visit the office to book?⌄
Yes. You can visit our Ajman office after confirming a suitable time with the team.
Do I need to send documents at the start?⌄
It depends on the service type. At first, we need request details, then we explain any required documents.
Can I choose the service start time?⌄
You can share your preferred start time, and our team will confirm whether it is suitable and available.
Can I change the booking date?⌄
You can request a date change before final confirmation, subject to availability and scheduling.
Can I meet or interview the candidate?⌄
Depending on service type and availability, we can explain the review or interview options before confirmation.
Do you share candidate details?⌄
The selected candidate and agreed start arrangements are confirmed. If a different candidate is proposed, INAYA provides the revised profile and obtains customer consent. Material changes and agreed alternatives are explained in writing, with privacy respected.
Can I request service outside Ajman?⌄
Yes. We serve all UAE emirates, with availability confirmed by emirate and area.
Can I book more than one service in one request?⌄
Yes. Mention all required services, and our team will organize the request and explain suitable options.
What happens after I submit the form?⌄
After a successful submission, the form sends your details to info@inayadomestic.ae and displays a reference. The team will review the enquiry; submitting does not confirm an appointment. Contact the team by phone or WhatsApp for urgent enquiries.
Will I receive booking confirmation?⌄
You receive written confirmation of the selected candidate, agreed scope and start arrangement. Keep it with the quotation and payment records. Work still requires the applicable lawful authorisation, and material changes or alternative candidates require written explanation and consent.
Can I cancel before confirmation?⌄
For the managed monthly service, the unused monthly service payment is returned before commencement. After commencement, the unused prepaid period following effective cancellation is refunded pro rata. Separately contracted services retain their own applicable terms and statutory rights.
Are the steps explained before payment?⌄
Yes. Review the service scope, price breakdown, documentation, exclusions and final amount before confirmation. Standard managed monthly service takes month one in advance with no separate setup/recruitment fee or deposit; later payments follow the agreed billing date.
Can I request urgent service?⌄
Share the urgent requirement and the team will review current availability and lawful start requirements. An enquiry does not establish immediate placement or a government approval deadline.
Is support available in Arabic and English?⌄
Yes. You can communicate with the team in Arabic or English to clarify your request.
What is the best way to speed up my request?⌄
Send clear details from the start so the team can review availability and confirm the right next step quickly.
Do you offer replacement support?⌄
The managed monthly agreement includes review and administration of eligible replacement requests. Eligibility is assessed against the agreed duties, applicable employment arrangement and relevant legal obligations. Matching coordination and follow-up follow the agreed service plan.
What if the service is not suitable?⌄
Share the agreed duties and the specific concern with your booking/support contact. INAYA reviews eligible replacement requests and coordinates options according to the agreed service scope. If cancellation takes effect, unused prepaid service is handled under the monthly pro-rata refund terms.
Do you follow up after service starts?⌄
INAYA coordinates follow-up according to the agreed service plan. The written plan records the contact person, review schedule and how household feedback or replacement concerns will be handled.
What is the fastest way to get support?⌄
Contact the office on +971 6 740 0128, WhatsApp +971 50 203 6767 or info@inayadomestic.ae. Human support is Saturday–Thursday, 9 AM–9 PM; Friday closed. Messages received outside these hours do not carry an immediate-response promise.
Can I raise a complaint?⌄
Yes. You can share the concern with the team, and it will be reviewed according to the case.
Will I have a specific follow-up contact?⌄
INAYA coordinates follow-up according to the agreed service plan. The written plan records the contact person, review schedule and how household feedback or replacement concerns will be handled.
Can I change the service after it starts?⌄
Additional services or material changes to the agreed role are reviewed, priced and agreed before acceptance. Do not add duties informally or assume one worker will perform every cleaning, cooking, childcare and care role together.
Can I extend the service period?⌄
Yes. Extension requests can be reviewed and confirmed based on availability and arrangement type.
Can I pause the service?⌄
This depends on service type and agreement. Please contact the team to explain the situation.
Do you monitor service quality?⌄
INAYA coordinates follow-up according to the agreed service plan. The written plan records the contact person, review schedule and how household feedback or replacement concerns will be handled.
Can I contact you after working hours?⌄
WhatsApp messages may be received outside office hours. Human support operates Saturday–Thursday, 9 AM–9 PM; Friday closed, without a 24/7 human-helpline or guaranteed-response-time promise.
Do you keep previous notes on my request?⌄
Notes related to your request are reviewed so follow-up can remain clear and organized.
Can I send documents through WhatsApp?⌄
Yes. You can send requested details or documents through WhatsApp when the team asks for them.
Do you support families after booking?⌄
Yes. The team remains available to clarify next steps and answer questions.
Can I reschedule a follow-up call?⌄
A suitable follow-up time can be arranged depending on team availability and client need.
Can you help with pricing questions after booking?⌄
Yes. The team can explain package details, pricing items or any point that needs clarification.
Can an issue be escalated?⌄
Keep the agreement, dates, receipts, request and replies, and identify unresolved points in a written review request to info@inayadomestic.ae. MOHRE guidance identifies its website, MOHRE UAE app and 80084 for the appropriate domestic-worker or recruitment-office complaint. Support Process explains the routes; an internal review does not prevent official escalation.
Can support happen by phone?⌄
Yes. You can contact us by phone, WhatsApp or email depending on your preference.
Can I visit the office for support?⌄
Yes. Office visits are possible after coordinating a suitable time with the team.
Do you support long-term arrangements?⌄
INAYA coordinates follow-up according to the agreed service plan. The written plan records the contact person, review schedule and how household feedback or replacement concerns will be handled.
Do you guide clients about documents?⌄
Yes. We explain the documents and steps required according to the service type and suitable arrangement.
Are your services aligned with UAE requirements?⌄
We focus on organized and transparent steps aligned with domestic worker service requirements in the UAE.
Do you explain contract or service steps?⌄
Yes. The main steps and responsibilities are explained before any booking or arrangement is confirmed.
Can I visit the Ajman office?⌄
Yes. You can visit our office at Grand Mall, Ajman after confirming the suitable timing with the team.
Do you explain client responsibilities?⌄
The agreement identifies the agency employer/sponsor, worker and household beneficiary. INAYA administers the included salary and applicable agency employment obligations. The customer pays the service charge and fulfils the accommodation, meals, supplies, supervision and other household responsibilities assigned in writing.
Is my personal information handled carefully?⌄
We handle client details and documents carefully and use them only for request follow-up and service coordination.
Are replacement terms explained?⌄
The managed monthly agreement includes review and administration of eligible replacement requests. Eligibility is assessed against the agreed duties, applicable employment arrangement and relevant legal obligations. Matching coordination and follow-up follow the agreed service plan.
Will I receive a receipt or confirmation?⌄
Customers receive the written service scope, price breakdown and applicable payment documentation before confirmation. Keep these with the agreement and later payment records.
Can you explain visa steps if required?⌄
Applicable agency sponsorship and work-permit/residence processing, Emirates ID, required medical-fitness processing and the health-insurance premium are included in the managed monthly service. A separately contracted visa-only service has its own quotation and case-specific requirements; official approval remains with the authority.
Do you explain Emirates ID or passport requirements?⌄
Yes. If documents are required, they are explained based on service type and arrangement.
Do you provide legal advice?⌄
We provide guidance related to service steps. Official or legal decisions remain subject to the relevant authorities.
Can I review service terms before confirmation?⌄
Yes. You can request clarification of terms and steps before final confirmation.
Is the cancellation policy explained?⌄
For the managed monthly agreement, record the effective cancellation date and unused prepaid period. Unused payment before commencement is returned; after commencement the unused period is refunded proportionately. No hidden cancellation charge or unexpected deduction of included costs applies; normal paid rest and protected leave do not automatically trigger cancellation.
Is the refund policy explained?⌄
The monthly refund is a customer-service calculation: return unused pre-start payment, or refund unused prepaid service pro rata after effective cancellation. Its written amount and dates are separate from worker wage entitlements and any statutory recruitment-fee remedy. Review the Refund & Replacement Policy for those distinctions.
Are workers reviewed before recommendation?⌄
Available details are reviewed according to internal procedures before suitable options are shared with the client.
Can I request a copy of service details?⌄
A service summary or key details can be shared by WhatsApp or email after review.
Do procedures change by emirate?⌄
Some steps may vary by emirate or service type, and this is explained when the request is reviewed.
Will I be informed if steps change?⌄
INAYA explains material changes and agreed alternatives in writing. If a different candidate is proposed, the revised profile is provided and customer consent obtained before confirmation.
Is everything clear before payment?⌄
Before acceptance, keep the written duties, start arrangement, price breakdown, payment documents, exclusions and applicable tax together. Standard monthly terms include a prepaid first month and later agreed billing date, with no separate setup/recruitment fee or deposit. Material changes require written explanation before agreement.
How do I know my request is organized?⌄
Details are collected, reviewed and then explained clearly with availability, pricing and next steps before booking.
Still have questions?
Our team is available to clarify the details and help you choose the right service for your household.
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