Hire a Personal Driver in Dubai
A verified driver profile can make daily life easier, from school runs to family errands, and ChooseMaid lists both male and female drivers to suit your household. We connect you directly with experienced personal and family drivers across Dubai and the wider UAE, no agency fees. You pay a one-time 299 AED to unlock contact details, message candidates yourself on WhatsApp, and hire on your own terms, saving thousands compared with a traditional agency.
How much does a personal driver cost in Dubai?
A full-time personal driver in Dubai earns around AED 2,000 to AED 3,500 per month in 2026, depending on experience and hours, plus visa and insurance. See our Dubai maid salary guide for how household roles compare, or browse nannies in Dubai.
Hiring a lady driver in Dubai
A lady driver in Dubai is one of the most requested and least available roles on the platform. Demand comes mainly from two places: families who want a woman doing the school run and after-school transport, and households where a female driver is simply the preference for the women of the family.
Supply is genuinely limited, so plan ahead rather than expecting a same-week start. Rates sit a little above the general driver band, typically AED 3,000 to 4,500 a month full-time, because availability is tight rather than because the work differs.
What families usually need from a lady driver in Dubai:
- Morning school runs and afternoon collection
- After-school activities, clubs and tutoring
- Supermarket and errand trips
- Airport transfers and appointments
- Mall and social trips for family members
What to check. A valid UAE driving license, not an international permit. Years driving in Dubai specifically, because the road network and the traffic behavior take time to learn. Whether she is comfortable driving your particular vehicle, since a large SUV is a different proposition from a sedan. And whether she is willing to do light household support between runs, which many families want and should be agreed and paid for rather than assumed.
A lady driver in Dubai employed full-time is a sponsored domestic worker like any other, either through your household or a licensed Tadbeer center.
Personal Driver FAQs
Common questions about hiring a personal or family driver in Dubai.
How much does a personal driver cost in Dubai?
Around AED 2,000 to AED 3,500 per month in 2026, depending on experience and hours.
Can I hire a female driver in Dubai?
Yes, ChooseMaid lists female (lady) drivers for family and school-run needs.
Can I hire a driver without an agency?
Yes, ChooseMaid connects you directly for 299 AED. The visa is processed through a licensed Tadbeer center.