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Stop using the AC unit immediately to prevent further moisture accumulation. Move your child to another room until remediation is complete.

The speed of mold growth behind the wardrobe is typical for Dubai's high humidity, which accelerates colonization. For a leak that has persisted for weeks and visible black mold, a professional inspection is strongly advised to assess the full extent, as growth likely extends into the wall and subflooring.

While you await a professional, you can begin initial containment. Wear an N95 mask and gloves. Move the wardrobe to ventilate the area. The carpet pad is almost certainly a loss and must be removed and discarded. The carpet itself may be salvageable with professional-grade cleaning after the underlying concrete is treated. The wall must be inspected for moisture penetration.

Do not attempt to bleach or spray the mold yourself; this can aggravate spores and is ineffective on porous materials. The goal is physical removal and creating a dry environment. A proper remediation will involve HEPA vacuuming, antimicrobial application, and addressing the root cause: the AC leak must be repaired by an HVAC technician to prevent immediate recurrence.

Given your child's symptoms, identifying the mold type is prudent. Air or surface sampling analyzed by a microbiology lab can determine the species, which informs the remediation protocol and provides clarity on potential health impacts.