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Contact your landlord immediately and document the mold with photos and videos before moving anything else. Under Dubai rental law, structural issues like water leaks and resulting damage are typically the landlord's responsibility to rectify.

Given the extent you've described and the two-year timeframe, this is a serious moisture issue requiring professional assessment. The Dubai climate means AC condensation leaks are common and can cause extensive hidden mold growth behind walls. Do not attempt to remove it yourself; disturbing it can release a large number of spores and worsen the problem.

Your landlord should arrange for a leak detection specialist to fix the AC drain line and a qualified mold remediation company to assess the damage. A proper assessment will determine if the wall cavity needs to be opened. Look for a provider that uses moisture meters and thermal cameras to find the full extent of the damage and can provide a lab analysis to identify the mold type. This documented evidence is crucial for your landlord to understand the severity. While you wait, keep the area ventilated and avoid using that AC unit.