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Given the visible spread and your children's persistent symptoms, this requires professional remediation. Black mold growth from AC condensation leaks is extremely common in Dubai's climate, and respiratory irritation from its spores is a legitimate concern.

For a patch larger than one square meter, or any growth caused by HVAC systems, Dubai Municipality guidelines strongly recommend certified professional removal. DIY attempts often aerosolize spores, spreading contamination to other areas. Professionals use containment barriers, HEPA air scrubbers, and specialized antimicrobial treatments to remove the mold colony safely and address the moisture source—in this case, the AC leak.

The company you hire should provide a detailed post-remediation verification report, often from an independent third-party lab, to confirm spore counts have returned to normal indoor levels. This is the only way to be certain the environment is safe, especially with ongoing health symptoms. Until it's handled, keep the area isolated and the room well-ventilated.