What is included in a move-out cleaning in Dubai?

A move-out (end-of-tenancy) cleaning in Dubai is built to meet landlord and Ejari handover standards. The full scope normally includes: deep cleaning of the kitchen with oven, hob, extractor, fridge interior and inside cabinets; bathroom descaling of tiles, grout, glass and sanitaryware; full dusting and wiping of all surfaces, switches, skirting and door frames; interior window cleaning; balcony wash; cleaning inside built-in wardrobes; and vacuuming and mopping all floors. Many tenants add carpet steam cleaning and AC coil cleaning, both of which landlords in Dubai Marina, JLT, Business Bay and JVC commonly check.

Key details for Dubai residents

Pest control (cockroach and ant spray) is a separate service but often booked alongside. A 1-bedroom apartment usually takes 4–6 hours and costs AED 400–700, while a villa can run AED 1,500–3,500. Ask the company for a written checklist and a free re-clean guarantee in case the agent flags an issue at handover.