Raha
A home-services app run by the Saudi manpower company SMASCO, used to book hourly house cleaning, live-in housemaids, nannies and personal drivers, which is useful for residents who need domestic help without sponsoring a worker themselves.
About Raha
Raha is the domestic-services brand of SMASCO (Saudi Manpower Solutions), a Riyadh-based manpower company that describes itself as licensed and recognised by the Ministry of Labor. Its website lists hourly cleaning, deep cleaning and sofa and carpet cleaning, along with live-in maids, babysitters, elderly carers and drivers, and says its services are available in 56 cities. Bookings are made in the Raha app for iOS and Android, which has Arabic and English interfaces. The website states that workers receive training in household skills and an orientation on Saudi customs.
Key Features
- Hourly Cleaning: Book cleaning visits by date and time and reschedule them in the app.
- Live-in Services: Monthly contracts for a stay-in housemaid or personal assistant.
- Care and Drivers: Babysitters, nannies, elderly carers and personal drivers.
- Event Staff: Hostess and catering teams for occasions, booked by number of staff and hours.
How to Get Started
- Download the Raha app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Register with your mobile number and choose your city.
- Pick a service or package, then the date, time and visit length.
- Confirm and pay for the booking, and manage or reschedule visits in the app.
Prices and packages are shown in the app and are not published on the website, so compare the options before you book. The website does not list accepted payment methods or customer document requirements, and live-in contracts may need more paperwork than hourly visits. For questions, Raha lists a WhatsApp number, 920020422.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Raha work with a foreign bank card in Saudi Arabia? Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Raha available in English? Yes, Raha has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Raha? Yes, Raha requires a local phone number to register.
Do I need local ID or residency for Raha? No, Raha doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.