People across the UAE are looking for a chef to cook at their home, their villa or their event. Chefs in My City puts your menus in front of them, and they message you directly.
Free
to list during launch
0% commission
you keep everything the client pays
All 7 emirates
show up wherever you're willing to travel
Who's looking for a private chef
Hosts search by emirate and occasion, so tell them what you cook for.
Dinner parties
Six to twelve guests at home
Weddings and engagements
Family dinners and intimate receptions
Birthdays
From a dinner for two to a garden party
Ramadan iftars
Big family tables, booked weeks ahead
Corporate events
Team dinners and launches
Weekly meal prep
Regular clients, steady income
How Chefs in My City works
Build your storefront
Add your menus, prices, photos, cuisines and the emirates you cover.
Hosts find you
They search by emirate and occasion, compare menus and prices, and pick the chef they like.
They message you
On WhatsApp, or a request lands in your dashboard and your email. You agree the price and get paid directly.
What private chefs earn in Dubai
Full-time household chefs are advertised at about AED 15,000 to 25,000 a month. Freelance chefs charge per event. Here's what clients pay per guest on the biggest booking platform in Dubai, ingredients included (October 2026).
2 guests
AED 532
per guest
3 to 6 guests
AED 468
per guest
7 to 12 guests
AED 371
per guest
13 or more
AED 355
per guest
How much does commission cost you?
Booking platforms often take around 20% of every booking. Move the sliders to see one dinner.
The client pays AED 2,960 for this dinner.
On a 20% marketplace
AED 592
goes to the platform
On Chefs in My City
AED 0
you keep the full AED 2,960
Before you take freelance bookings
If you work for yourself in the UAE, you need these three.
- The right to work for yourself. A MOHRE freelance permit, or a visa through your own company.
- A trade licence that covers cooking. Ask for a cooking activity such as Party Cook, and confirm it with the Department of Economy and Tourism before you pay.
- Food-safety training. An Occupational Health Card and Dubai Municipality food registration, or ADAFSA training in Abu Dhabi.
Your storefront, ready for bookings
Free during launch. No commission. Clients across all seven emirates message you directly.
Create your free storefront