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The black, fuzzy growth you've found indicates active mold from prolonged moisture, and your concern for your child's health is entirely valid. Given the location and extent, this requires immediate professional intervention, not a DIY approach.

For a situation like this in a villa, you need to call a certified mold remediation specialist, not a general handyman. Look for a company that holds a valid DHA (Dubai Health Authority) permit for environmental health or pest control services, as this is a regulated activity. The absolute priority is fixing the source of the leak permanently—this is a job for a licensed building contractor or a professional waterproofing company. The remediation cannot succeed until the water intrusion is completely resolved.

A proper remediation process involves containment of the affected area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to prevent spores from spreading to other parts of the house, including your baby's room. The damaged wallpaper, and likely the underlying drywall, will need to be safely removed and disposed of. The specialists will then use professional-grade HEPA vacuuming and antimicrobial cleaning on the structural surfaces. Merely spraying a biocide is insufficient.

After remediation, the area must be verified as clean through post-testing, ideally by a third-party inspector with a microbiology lab to provide a certificate of clearance. In Dubai's humid climate, where AC runs year-round, unresolved mold can quickly recur and spread through the ventilation system. Addressing the leak and the contamination thoroughly is the only way to ensure your family's indoor health is protected.