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Private Staffing Agency in the United Arab Emirates
Silver Swan is a trusted private staffing agency in the UAE, providing discreet and highly tailored recruitment services to UHNW families and distinguished households across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider Middle East. From luxury private residences and palaces to yachts and international estates, we support clients seeking exceptional private staff who deliver impeccable service and operate to the highest standards.
With offices in Dubai and London, and an extensive global network, our agency combines international reach with deep local knowledge. This allows us to deliver luxury staffing solutions that reflect the expectations of discerning clients while remaining sensitive to cultural, operational, and lifestyle requirements in the region.
Household Staffing for Private Residences and Family Offices
We specialise in household staffing for private households of all sizes, from single-property residences to complex, multi-home portfolios managed through family offices. Our work extends far beyond filling a role; we take the time to develop a deep understanding of each private household, its structure, and its unique needs.
Our recruitment covers a wide range of household staff, including house managers, butlers, nannies, personal assistants, private chefs, and senior support staff. Whether supporting day-to-day household management or overseeing large teams, our placements are made with discretion, professionalism, and long-term success in mind.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
From recruitment for palaces to UHNW homes, from butlers to personal assistants, we source the private staff you need to help run your palace, estate, or private household.
Roles we recruit for
- Palace & Estate Manager
- Nanny & Governess
- Butler
- Private Chef
- Chauffeur
- Host
- Personal Assistant
- Housekeeper
- Gardening & Maintenance
YACHTS
Whether you need stewards to maintain the interior of your yacht, or deckhands to keep the exterior in tip-top condition, we take on yacht vacancies all year round.
Roles we recruit for
- Captain
- Purser
- Chief Stew
- Stew
- Bosun
- Deckhand
- Engineer
Philippa Smith
Founder and Managing Director
Meet the experts
Meet our private staffing experts across the United Arab Emirates
Private Staff Recruitment Across the UAE and the Middle East
As a leading private staffing UAE recruitment agency, we work with clients throughout Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider Middle East. Our candidates are experienced skilled professionals who understand the standards required when serving UHNW families and operating within luxury environments.
Our consultants manage the entire recruitment process, from search and screening to placement and ongoing support. This structured hiring process ensures every appointment meets the client’s expectations, supports household harmony, and enhances daily life within the home.
Luxury Staffing for Yachts and International Households
Silver Swan also provides luxury staffing solutions for yachts and internationally mobile households. We recruit private staff who are comfortable working across borders, adapting to different residences, and delivering exceptional service to family members and guests alike.
Many of our candidates have backgrounds in five-star hospitality and are accustomed to serving at the highest level. Whether staffing a yacht, a seasonal residence, or a travelling household, we ensure candidates have the skills, professionalism, and discretion required to operate seamlessly in any environment.
READY TO recruit?
We are a private staffing agency here to help you find world-class domestic staff to make your life a little easier. Book a call today, or if you’re on the move, send us a message.
Private Chef, House Manager and Personal Assistant Recruitment
While we are well known for private chef recruitment in Dubai and across the UAE, our industry expertise extends across all senior household roles. We regularly place private chefs, house managers, estate managers, and personal assistants for private households and family offices.
Each placement is handled with care, focusing on experience, cultural fit, and the ability to support complex household operations. Our goal is always to create a perfect match between client and candidate, ensuring long-term success for both.
EU Passport and Travel-Ready Private Staff
For families with an international lifestyle, we offer access to private staff who hold EU passports, enabling seamless travel between the UAE, Europe, the UK, and the wider world. This is particularly valuable for families with multiple residences, yachts operating internationally, or households that travel frequently.
Our recruitment process takes visa status and international mobility into account, ensuring candidates can travel with the family when required and operate professionally across jurisdictions.
Result too good not to shout about
Private staff placed globally in the past 12 months.
Average hours from receiving a brief to submitting a CV for review.
Average days from receiving a brief to making an offer to the perfect candidate.
Local expertiseglobal reach
Did you know that we place staff outside of the UAE too? Our specialists are continuously taking on new roles all over the world, placing private staff for VIP households, chalets, yachts and villas.
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
CONCIERGE
From exclusive reservations to sourcing private jets, our 24/7 service is your passport to ensuring life's luxuries are always at your fingertips.
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TRAINING
Partnered with world-class trainers, we offer bespoke training programs for Ultra-High-Net-Worth properties, yachts, and jets worldwide. Our private staff training guarantees enhanced skills, communication, and excellence in service.
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A Recruitment Process Built on Trust and Excellence
Our recruitment agency is built on long-standing relationships and a reputation for discretion. Clients trust Silver Swan because of our commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and ability to consistently deliver the finest talent.
We support both clients and candidates throughout the hiring and placement process, offering guidance, insight, and ongoing support to ensure every role is a success.
Why Clients Choose Silver Swan
Families and private households choose Silver Swan for our exceptional service, global reach, and proven expertise in private household recruitment. Our agency operates with integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering focus on quality, serving clients across the UAE and internationally.
Speak to Our UAE Private Staffing Experts
If you are seeking private staff, household staff, or luxury staffing solutions in the UAE, our dedicated team is ready to assist. Contact Silver Swan to discuss your household staffing needs and experience a recruitment service defined by discretion, excellence, and results.
United Arab Emiratescommunities
Our community in the UAE provides you with access to exclusive networking socials and webinar opportunities, as well as placing you into a group of like-minded highly experienced private staffing professionals. The groups include some of the world's best estate managers, house managers, and personal assistants who are ready to assist with anything you need, making the world of household management that little less isolating. We currently have communities based in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Florida, and Texas.