Maids.cc Tadbeer Centre Al Barsha

Under the two-year live-in package the sponsor pays an upfront fee of AED 21,000-25,000 (Filipino) and the worker is transferred to the sponsor's own MOHRE file: the sponsor becomes the direct employer, pays salary through WPS-DW and handles end-of-service settlement. Under the monthly subscription model the worker remains under the Tadbeer centre's sponsorship; the sponsor pays AED 3,499-4,999 per month to the centre which handles salary, visa, insurance, gratuity and replacement. The subscription suits sponsors who cannot meet the AED 15,000 income threshold or who prefer not to take on direct sponsorship duties.

The branch recruits from the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Nepal, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Bangladesh, India and Madagascar. Filipino candidates remain the most requested and carry the highest package cost because the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration imposes a USD 400 minimum salary plus orientation and insurance requirements. Indonesia resumed UAE deployment in 2023 under the SIAPkerja framework. The centre's source-country teams pre-screen candidates, run criminal-record checks and provide video interviews so sponsors can review three to five shortlisted profiles before the entry permit is filed.

From file opening at Al Barsha to the worker's arrival in Dubai, the typical timeline is 14-21 working days. The longest steps are source-country exit clearance and ticketing - Filipino workers must complete a Philippine Overseas Employment Administration orientation before departure, which adds 5-7 days. After arrival the worker stays at the Maids.cc accommodation block for the medical fitness, Emirates ID biometrics and MOHRE orientation, a further 5-8 days, before being collected by the sponsor. The residence visa is stamped on the worker's passport once Emirates ID biometrics are linked.

The two-year package is the default and substantially cheaper per month. The one-year package at Maids.cc (AED 13,000-16,000) carries the same fixed government costs - entry permit, Emirates ID, medical fitness, two-year insurance - compressed into half the contract length, so the effective monthly cost is roughly 60-70 per cent higher. Extension at the end of a one-year contract is charged at the full one-year package rate, not pro-rata; the centre does not offer a discounted extension. Choose one-year only when household circumstances are genuinely temporary - a known overseas posting, an elderly relative on a fixed-term visit. For any longer horizon the two-year option is materially cheaper.

Full-time live-in transfers the worker to the sponsor's MOHRE file - AED 12,000-25,000 upfront depending on nationality plus AED 1,200-2,500 monthly salary through WPS-DW; the worker sleeps in the household and is the sponsor's direct employee. Part-time keeps the worker under Maids.cc's Tadbeer sponsorship and the sponsor pays an hourly rate (AED 35-49, four-hour minimum) through the Maids.cc app, or a monthly subscription (AED 3,499-4,999) which retains the worker exclusively for one household. Part-time suits dual-income couples without overnight care needs and sponsors below the AED 15,000 income threshold; full-time is cheaper once usage exceeds about 70 hours per month.

The AED 25,000 rule applies to sponsorship of two or more domestic workers in one household; a single-worker file requires AED 15,000 or AED 10,000 with accommodation. Income is gross salary as evidenced by a salary certificate from the sponsor's employer, a labour contract or audited financials for self-employed sponsors. Bonus, commission, rental and capital income are not counted; combining husband and wife salaries is not permitted - the file is opened in one name. Maids.cc verifies the figure against MOHRE records before typing; an unverifiable claim blocks the file. UAE nationals may qualify under separate Family Cohesion thresholds confirmed at consultation.

Maids.cc maintains the largest pool of pre-screened Filipino profiles in Dubai - typically 50-80 active candidates ready for sponsor video interview. In a normal recruitment cycle the gap from shortlist confirmation to worker arrival is 14-21 working days. Tighter cycles - post-Ramadan and December - stretch the wait to 21-28 days as Philippine Overseas Employment Administration orientation slots fill. Filipino recruitment carries the highest cost (USD 400 minimum salary, OWWA insurance, pre-departure orientation) and the longest source-country processing. The Maids.cc replacement guarantee covers up to three replacements in year one at no additional recruitment fee, which materially reduces the risk of a poor match.

Driver visas follow the standard domestic worker pipeline plus three driver-specific items. Sponsor brings the original Emirates ID, salary certificate at AED 25,000 if a maid is already on file, attested Ejari and recent DEWA bill. Driver candidate brings original passport with six months validity, two coloured photos on white background, source-country police clearance and a valid driving licence from country of origin showing at least three years' experience. Within 30 days of residence-visa stamping the driver must hold a UAE driving licence; Maids.cc coordinates with a Sharia Driving Institute branch or Belhasa for conversion or instruction. Medical fitness, Emirates ID, MOHRE orientation and WPS-DW enrolment follow the standard sequence. Full driver package AED 14,500-19,500 depending on nationality.

If the DHA medical fitness test returns a fail - typically tuberculosis, hepatitis B or C, HIV, syphilis, or undisclosed pregnancy - the residence visa cannot be stamped and the entry permit lapses. The worker is housed at the Maids.cc accommodation block while the file is closed and repatriation arranged. The sponsor receives a partial refund on visa, Emirates ID and insurance components but not the recruitment fee or air ticket. Under the Maids.cc replacement guarantee a no-fee replacement is sourced within the first three months (up to three replacements in year one); the sponsor pays only the new visa, medical and ticket costs. Repatriation costs are borne by Maids.cc where the source-country corridor agreement requires it. Pregnancy triggers mandatory repatriation under federal labour rules.

Early termination of the MOHRE unified contract requires settling three components: all wages outstanding through WPS-DW, end-of-service gratuity at 14 days' wages per year worked (capped at six months' total pay), and either a return ticket or a six-month grace period for the worker to find a new sponsor. The Tadbeer cancellation service fee at Al Barsha runs AED 200-500. Termination within the six-month MOHRE probation is no-penalty - pay only the days worked. Termination for cause requires documented evidence; without it the worker may transfer to a new sponsor under the 2025 mobility rules and the sponsor may be ordered to pay remaining contract value. Disputed terminations are heard at the mediation room before cancellation is finalised.

WPS-DW is the federal mandate, in force since 2024, requiring every domestic worker's monthly salary to be paid into an electronic account linked to her Emirates ID - bank account, exchange-house wallet or prepaid card. At file opening Maids.cc opens the WPS-DW wallet on the worker's behalf. The sponsor then transfers monthly wages through a participating bank, exchange or the Maids.cc app, which auto-submits the wage file to MOHRE. Late or missed payments are flagged automatically and may suspend the sponsor's future MOHRE transactions - including residence visa renewals on family members. Cash payment in any amount is a breach and voids the file. The rule applies identically to live-in, live-out and part-time arrangements.

Under the 2025 mobility rules under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 the worker may transfer to a new licensed sponsor without exiting the UAE. With a no-objection certificate from the current sponsor the transfer is administrative: file at the new sponsor's Tadbeer centre (or stay at Al Barsha if both sponsors prefer), pay AED 2,500-3,500 in Tadbeer fees plus government charges, and the new MOHRE contract is signed within 7-14 working days. Without an NOC the worker may transfer in defined breach cases (unpaid wages over two months, abuse, sponsor death, rest-hour violation) subject to MOHRE approval. At natural contract end no NOC is needed. The worker's Emirates ID remains valid; only the sponsor name on the residence file changes.

During Ramadan the Al Barsha branch operates 09:00-15:30 Monday to Thursday and 09:00-12:00 Friday, with evening consultation slots from 21:30 to 23:30 for sponsors arranging airport collections. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha closures follow the UAE Cabinet calendar; the eve of each holiday the centre closes at 14:00. Bookings can be made through the Maids.cc website, the mobile app or by calling +971 4 581 0691. Walk-ins are accepted but consultation appointments are preferred to guarantee a candidate-review session with shortlisted profiles.