The question we hear most often is "which nationality is best?" — and the honest answer is that it is the wrong question. There is no best nationality, only one that suits a particular household. Four criteria settle it in practice.
1. Language
If there are elderly family members or young children at home, being able to communicate in Arabic or English is not a luxury. Some nationalities are closer to Arabic through cultural proximity; others are stronger in English. Decide which you need before you ask about price.
2. The nature of the work
Caring for an infant is not the same as cleaning a large house, which is not the same as cooking for an extended family. Ask for profiles with documented experience in your primary requirement, rather than a profile that claims to suit everything.
3. Children in the household
If you have an infant, prior childcare experience matters more than any other criterion — more than nationality itself. Ask how many years, and the ages of the children she cared for.
4. Budget and timeline
Total cost and processing time vary considerably between countries. The cheapest nationality may involve the longest procedure, and the fastest may carry the highest cost. Weigh the two numbers together, not separately.
Above all: do not choose by hearsay
A relative's experience with one nationality is a single case, not a rule. The differences between individuals within one nationality are greater than the differences between nationalities. Read the profile itself: experience, skills and personal circumstances tell you far more than the name of a country.