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Given the symptoms and visible growth, this requires immediate attention. The combination of Dubai's high humidity and the villa's air-conditioned environment creates a perfect breeding ground for mold, especially in concealed areas like behind furniture. The persistent damp smell and your children's stuffy noses are strong indicators that the mold is already affecting indoor air quality.

You should arrange for a professional inspection within the next few days. Do not attempt to clean it yourself, as improper handling can aerosolize spores and spread them throughout the room. A certified inspector will identify the moisture source—often condensation from AC ducts, a small leak, or capillary action from the slab—and assess the full extent of the growth, which is frequently larger than what's visible.

For remediation, look for a provider that follows IICRC S520 standards and, crucially, can provide before-and-after lab reports from an independent microbiology lab to verify the spore count has been returned to safe levels. This is the only way to confirm the problem is resolved for your family's health. Until the inspection, keep the children out of that room and ensure good ventilation.