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The situation you describe requires immediate professional attention. The combination of visible black mold, a concealed growth location (behind the wardrobe on an outer wall), and the correlating respiratory symptoms in your children indicates a significant and active indoor air quality issue. In the humid climate of Dubai, especially in buildings like Jumeirah Lakes Towers where year-round AC use can create condensation on cold outer walls, mold can proliferate rapidly. The spores from this colony are now airborne and are the likely irritant causing the persistent coughing.

You should treat this with high urgency. Do not attempt to remove it yourself, as disturbing the colony without proper containment will aerosolize a massive quantity of spores, exacerbating the exposure and contaminating other areas of your apartment. Professional remediation is not just about removal; it involves source identification (likely a condensation issue or a hidden leak), containment of the area with negative air pressure, HEPA filtration, and proper disposal of contaminated materials.

Under UAE tenancy law, the landlord is responsible for addressing the underlying cause of the mold, such as repairing leaks or addressing insulation deficiencies in the building envelope. You should formally notify your landlord immediately in writing, detailing the discovery and your children's health concerns. Simultaneously, arrange for a certified mold inspection and testing to document the species and spore count levels, which will provide a scientific basis for the required remediation work.

For a situation of this severity, I strongly recommend you contact a professional service like Saniservice. Our certified team can conduct a comprehensive assessment, provide a detailed report for your landlord, and execute the necessary remediation safely. Call us at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com to schedule an inspection without delay. Your family's health is the priority.