Understanding the 4 Official Tadbeer Recruitment Packages in the UAE
A complete factual comparison of Package 1 (Direct Recruitment), Package 2 (Temporary to Direct), Package 3 (Center Sponsored Monthly), and Package 4 (Hourly / On-Demand).
The UAE Domestic Worker System: Why Tadbeer Was Created
Established by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), Tadbeer centers are the sole authorized channels for recruiting and employing domestic workers across all seven Emirates. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022, traditional informal recruitment agencies were replaced with unified, government-audited Tadbeer service centers. The system establishes standard pricing caps, guarantees a 2-year warranty, safeguards employer rights, and enforces ethical treatment and timely wage payment for domestic personnel.
Package 1: Direct Overseas Recruitment (Employer Sponsorship)
Under Package 1, the Tadbeer center acts as an authorized recruitment agency to source candidates from approved countries of origin (including the Philippines, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, and Nepal). The center handles international travel, entry permits, and arrival processing. Upon arrival, the worker is sponsored directly on the employer's personal visa for a 2-year duration. The sponsor pays a one-time recruitment fee capped by MOHRE and an official 2-year warranty applies, protecting the family against worker absconding, medical unfitness, or unjustified refusal to work.
Package 2: Temporary to Direct Transfer (6-Month Trial Period)
Package 2 provides an intermediate 6-month trial arrangement for families who want to ensure compatibility before committing to 2-year personal sponsorship. During the initial six months, the domestic worker remains under the Tadbeer center's official sponsorship, and the family pays an agreed monthly service fee. If the trial succeeds, the sponsorship transfers smoothly to the family's visa at month six for the remainder of the contract without recurring agency recruitment charges.
Package 3: Center-Sponsored Monthly Contract (Maximum Flexibility)
Package 3 is designed for expatriate residents and families desiring complete administrative peace of mind. The domestic worker remains on the Tadbeer center's commercial visa for the entire duration of service. The center manages all medical insurance, Emirates ID renewals, monthly WPS salary disbursements, and flight tickets. If a worker leaves or is incompatible, the center provides a replacement worker at no extra agency fee. Families pay a predictable, all-inclusive monthly retainer.
Package 4: Flexible Hourly and Part-Time Domestic Support
Package 4 provides on-demand, legally certified domestic helpers for part-time cleaning, childcare assistance, or event support. Workers are fully employed and insured by the licensed center, eliminating all visa liabilities for homeowners. Rates range from AED 35 to AED 60 per hour, providing a legal alternative to informal, unlicensed domestic cleaners who expose households to severe MOHRE fines.
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