Move-Out Cleaning Cost in Dubai 2026

Move-out cleaning in Dubai is essential for getting your full security deposit back. Landlords and agencies inspect aggressively. Here is what a proper move-out clean costs in 2026.

Move-Out Cleaning Price Guide 2026

• Studio: AED 350–550
• 1BR apartment: AED 450–700
• 2BR apartment: AED 600–950
• 3BR apartment: AED 800–1,300
• 3BR villa/townhouse: AED 1,000–1,600
• 4BR villa: AED 1,400–2,200
• 5BR+ villa: AED 2,000–3,500

What's Included

• Full kitchen degrease (oven, hob, extractor, cabinets inside/out)
• Bathroom descale and disinfection
• Inside windows + tracks
• Skirting boards, switches, AC vents
• Carpet steam cleaning (often add-on)
• Wall mark spot cleaning

Add-Ons That Most Tenants Need

• Carpet steam cleaning: AED 120–250
• Sofa steam cleaning: AED 150–400
• AC duct + filter clean: AED 350–800
• Curtain steam: AED 80–200
• Wall painting touch-ups: AED 200–600 (separate trade)

Sample Quotes Across Dubai

• JLT 1BR: AED 550
• Marina 2BR + carpets: AED 950
• Mirdif 4BR villa: AED 1,800
• Emirates Hills 5BR: AED 3,200

Why Move-Out Cleaning Pays for Itself

A AED 1,000 clean often unlocks a AED 5,000–15,000 security deposit. See our complete move-out cleaning guide and our end-of-tenancy service.

How to Get an Accurate Quote

To get a fair, accurate quote in Dubai, share these details upfront with any provider:

• Exact property type (studio, 1BR, 2BR apartment, townhouse, 3–6BR villa)
• Approximate square metres if known
• Number of bathrooms
• Floor type (marble, tile, parquet, carpet)
• Specific add-ons (carpets, sofa, AC, oven, fridge, balcony)
• Whether the property is occupied or empty
• Preferred date and timing window

Reputable Dubai cleaners send a fixed quote in writing within an hour. Vague quotes ('around AED 200') almost always escalate on arrival.

Red Flags to Avoid

• Quotes 40%+ below the market range published above
• Refusal to provide a written quote
• No Trade License or Municipality registration
• No insurance against damage or theft
• Cash-only payment with no receipt
• Workers brought via informal driver groups

What Reputable Providers Include as Standard

• All chemicals and equipment
• Trained, uniformed cleaners
• Insurance and Municipality registration
• 5% VAT in the quoted price (always confirm)
• A site supervisor for villa or commercial jobs
• A satisfaction guarantee — usually a free re-clean within 24–48 hours if a missed area is flagged

Final Word

Pricing in Dubai is more transparent than it used to be, but it still pays to compare 2–3 quotes for any job over AED 500. Use the ranges in this guide as your benchmark — anything dramatically outside should prompt questions.

For booking, see our service pages and our home cleaning prices guide for cross-checks across categories.

Frequently Overlooked Details

A few practical things that separate a good clean from a great one in Dubai:

• Air vents and AC grilles trap fine dust that recirculates the moment cooling kicks in — wipe weekly with a damp microfiber.
• Door tracks and window channels collect sand that's invisible until you slide them — vacuum with a crevice tool monthly.
• Skirting boards show every speck of dust against light walls — quick wipe weekly extends the look of a deep clean by weeks.
• Switches, handles and remotes are the highest-touch surfaces in the home — disinfect twice a week.
• Behind appliances (fridge, washing machine, oven) accumulates dust and crumbs — pull out and clean every 3 months.

Building a Sustainable Routine

The most common mistake Dubai residents make is binge-cleaning on weekends and then watching the home decay through the week. A 15-minute daily reset is far more effective than a 4-hour Saturday marathon. Pair it with a focused weekly deep zone (one room or system per week) and a quarterly professional service, and the home stays consistently presentable with minimal effort.

Working With Your Cleaner

If you hire help — daily, weekly or one-off — give clear instructions in writing the first time, walk through the property together, and flag any sensitive surfaces (marble, antiques, electronics). Most reputable Dubai providers welcome this and adjust accordingly. A short feedback note after the first visit usually locks in long-term consistency.

For a transparent, fixed-price quote on any of the services discussed in this guide, see the relevant pages on this site or message us.