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Stop using that room immediately and keep your children away from the contaminated area. In Dubai's high humidity, active black mold releases spores that can directly cause the respiratory irritation and headaches you're describing.

Increase ventilation throughout the villa by opening windows if the outdoor humidity is lower, and run dehumidifiers if you have them. Do not attempt to clean the mold yourself, as disturbing it will aerosolize a high volume of spores. The condensation leak from your AC unit is the moisture source that must be addressed; have an AC technician inspect and repair the drain line to stop the water intrusion.

For a case of this visible size and with active health symptoms, a professional inspection is strongly advised to assess the extent of growth, including inside the wall cavity. They will perform controlled containment and removal following DHA-approved protocols. Until remediation is complete, an air purifier with a HEPA filter running in a common area can help reduce spore concentration in your home's air.