What is the difference between a deep clean and a regular clean in Dubai?

A regular (maintenance) clean in Dubai covers visible day-to-day cleaning: dusting accessible surfaces, vacuuming, mopping, bathroom scrubbing, kitchen counter and sink, bin emptying and bed making. A 1-bedroom apartment takes 2–3 hours and costs AED 100–160. A deep clean is a much more thorough scope: inside the oven, hob and extractor; descaling shower glass, taps and tiles; inside cabinets and fridge; full dusting of skirting boards, AC vents, switches, door frames and ceiling fans; interior window cleaning; and balcony washing. A 1-bedroom deep clean takes 4–6 hours and costs AED 450–700.

Key details for Dubai residents

Deep cleaning is recommended every 3–6 months, more often if you have pets, allergies or live near construction. In Dubai, the climate makes this gap feel obvious — limescale, kitchen grease and fine outdoor dust accumulate quickly on surfaces that a regular clean does not touch. Most households book a deep clean quarterly and weekly maintenance cleans in between.