Question 1

What is the main difference between a caregiver and a nurse in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

A nurse is a DHA-licensed clinician who can give injections, run IV drips, dress wounds and follow a doctor-signed care plan. A caregiver supports daily life, bathing, mobility, meals, companionship and medication reminders, but is not licensed to perform clinical procedures.

Question 2

Is a caregiver in the UAE the same as a Tadbeer nanny or housemaid?

Accepted Answer

No. Tadbeer staff are sponsored under the domestic-worker framework. A clinical home caregiver works under a healthcare provider, often alongside a nurse, and follows a written care plan. The titles overlap in everyday speech, which is why families should ask the provider what training and supervision the caregiver has.

Question 3

When should I hire a nurse instead of a caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Hire a nurse whenever the case needs IV therapy, injections, wound dressing, a catheter or feeding tube, post-operative monitoring, or any signed clinical plan. If a missed sign would mean a hospital visit, you need a nurse.

Question 4

Can one provider supply both a caregiver and a nurse?

Accepted Answer

Yes. At BestDOC, the same coordinator and the same file cover both. A caregiver for daily living and a DHA-licensed nurse for the clinical visits, reviewed together so nothing is missed in handover.

Question 5

How much does a home nurse cost in Dubai compared with a caregiver?

Accepted Answer

A single home-nursing visit at BestDOC starts at AED 250. Scheduled home nursing starts at AED 100 per hour with the same nurse and a named backup. Caregiver pricing is hourly, shift or live-in and quoted per case. Most chronic-care households mix the two.

Question 6

Do I need a doctor's referral to hire a home nurse?

Accepted Answer

Not for an assessment visit. For ongoing clinical care, a doctor-signed plan is required. BestDOC's own doctors can issue one on a home visit from AED 350 if you do not already have one.