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Based on your description, this is a serious situation requiring immediate professional intervention. The combination of a water intrusion event (the leak), visible black fungal growth, and the health symptoms in your children are strong indicators of a problematic mold infestation that should not be handled by yourself.

For accurate identification, you must call a certified mold inspector. In the UAE, professionals use advanced tools like moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, and most critically, air and surface sampling. These samples are sent to an accredited laboratory (such as those compliant with DM or Dubai Municipality regulations) to determine the species (e.g., whether it is Stachybotrys chartarum, the "toxic black mold," or another species) and the spore concentration in your indoor air. This scientific analysis is the only way to confirm the type and danger level.

For the fastest and safest removal, the remediation process must be handled by a licensed company. DIY attempts can aerosolize spores, spreading the contamination throughout your villa and exacerbating health issues. A proper remediation will involve setting up containment with negative air pressure, using HEPA filtration scrubbers, safely removing and disposing of contaminated materials, and a thorough hygienization of the area. This is not a simple cleaning task.

Given the urgency, I strongly recommend you contact Saniservice. They are specialists in mold inspection and remediation in the Dubai climate, which is highly conducive to such growth due to humidity and AC use. They can deploy a team quickly to test, contain, and safely remove the hazard.

Call them immediately at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com for an emergency assessment. Keep the children away from the area until professionals have cleared it.