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Based on your description, this situation requires immediate professional attention. The combination of an AC leak, visible black spots, dampness, and your allergic-type symptoms (stuffy nose) strongly indicates active mold growth. In Dubai's high-humidity climate, AC units are a prime breeding ground for mold, as the constant condensation provides the perfect moisture source.

The black spots are likely the visible spore-producing bodies of a deeper colony within your wall cavity. This is not a surface issue you can simply wipe away. Disturbing it incorrectly will aerosolize spores, significantly increasing the health risk to your family, potentially causing more severe respiratory issues, allergies, or asthma exacerbations.

Regarding urgency, you are already in the window where professional remediation is critical. Mold can begin to colonize within 24-48 hours of water exposure. After a couple of weeks, the infestation is established. Delaying action allows it to spread further through the wall and your HVAC system, increasing the scope, cost, and health hazard of the remediation.

The process requires a certified inspection to determine the extent of the hidden damage, followed by professional containment, removal of affected materials, HEPA vacuuming, and antimicrobial treatment to ensure it does not return. For your family's health and the integrity of your property, I strongly recommend you contact a specialist immediately.

Call Saniservice at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com for a comprehensive inspection and a protocol that complies with Dubai Municipality's hygiene and environmental standards. Do not attempt to handle this yourself.