Urgent: Black mold found, kids sick. Fast professional help in Dubai?« Back to Previous Page

My kids have been having a runny nose and a weird cough for the last few weeks that just won't go away, and I'm starting to panic. I just pulled our big wardrobe away from the wall in the master bedroom and found a huge patch of black mold hidden behind it, probably from the humidity. We're in an older building in Deira and I'm really worried this is what's making them sick. What's the fastest way to get this professionally tested and cleaned here in Dubai?
Posted by Joseph Davis
Asked on April 16, 2026 4:10 pm
Stop using that room and ventilate the area immediately. The symptoms you describe in your children are common with prolonged exposure to certain types of household mold, which thrives in the high humidity and condensation issues found in older Deira buildings.

For professional testing, you need a company that collects surface or air samples and sends them to an accredited microbiology lab for analysis. This identifies the mold species and its concentration, which is critical for assessing health risks and determining the correct remediation method. A proper inspection will also find the moisture source—often a hidden leak, rising damp, or condensation from AC units—as fixing that is the only way to prevent it from returning.

The fastest path is to contact a provider specializing in mold diagnostics and remediation, not just general cleaning. They should offer a rapid response for health-concern cases. The entire process, from inspection and testing to the full remediation protocol, is typically completed within a few days for a contained area like this. Ensure they follow DM and DHA guidelines for indoor environmental quality and provide a post-remediation verification report from their lab to confirm the space is safe.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on April 19, 2026 6:44 am