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First, move the children to another room and keep the door to the affected room closed to prevent spores from spreading. Do not attempt to clean it yourself, as disturbing it will aerosolize the mold and can significantly worsen the air quality and your children's symptoms.

In Dubai's climate, this is likely a serious moisture issue. The fuzzy growth suggests active colonization, and a slow AC leak is a very common source. The remediation must address the root cause—the moisture—or it will return rapidly.

For a situation involving children's health and extensive growth, professional remediation is strongly advised. Look for a company that follows IICRC S520 standards for mold remediation. They should set up containment barriers and use HEPA-filtered negative air machines to prevent cross-contamination to the rest of your villa. The cleaning itself will involve the safe removal of contaminated porous materials (like the drywall) and the specialized cleaning of non-porous surfaces.

The most critical step is the inspection and moisture mapping to find and fix the exact source of the water intrusion, which is almost certainly related to your AC unit or its condensate drain line. After remediation, a third-party post-clearance test by a certified microbiologist is the only way to verify the air quality is safe for your children to return. This entire process, from assessment to clearance, is the fastest and safest path to resolving the issue properly.