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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 December 2016 - 10:49

Hi there, as I am starting to work myself, we'll be two people working t different hours. I think we'll need household help, although I am not keen on live-in maids. Are there any part-time options (daytime-maids), in particular ones that could also do cooking? Alternatively, are there any solutions for full-time working couples who have no time for cooking? I would even consider someone who just does that, sorting out the cleaning separately. Does anyone have any advice?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 February 2017 - 17:22
Hi there, as I am starting to work myself, we'll be two people working t different hours. I think we'll need household help, although I am not keen on live-in maids. Are there any part-time options (daytime-maids), in particular ones that could also do cooking? Alternatively, are there any solutions for full-time working couples who have no time for cooking? I would even consider someone who just does that, sorting out the cleaning separately. Does anyone have any advice? hi Starfish, if you still looking for a part time or occasional nanny that can cook and it's not live in, please let me know, maybe i can help you find one. i have a lots of friends similar on what you prefer.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 December 2016 - 12:16
There are a number of maid services that you can arrange a weekly schedule with. I have used Home Maids and Easy Maids (i think that is the name) several time when our maid has been on holiday. Generally speaking you are not going to have much luck with the daily maid services providing someone who could prepare food or cook a full blown meal. This is something you look for in a full time live-in and even then it will be only food prep and perhaps a few simple dishes. To hire a proper cook several times a week is going to be an expensive prospect, but if you have the funds I am sure you could find someone. Again, this is vert often a full time live in position which will cost upwards of 50% more than you would pay a full time maid. We have a live in cook and I don't believe he has ever worked anywhere without living in. You could order delivery or arrange for one of the food delivery services in Dubai? They tend to be diet oriented but I do believe a little google search will turn up a few non diet delivery options. Good luck!