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Black mold under a carpet due to an AC leak is a health risk that should be addressed immediately. Given the symptoms you're both experiencing and the size of the infestation, I strongly recommend calling a professional remediation company.

DIY cleaning is inadvisable here for several reasons. Disturbing the mold by pulling up the carpet can release a large number of spores into your bedroom air, potentially worsening your symptoms. Proper remediation requires more than surface cleaning; the carpet padding is likely ruined and the concrete slab underneath needs specialized antimicrobial treatment to prevent regrowth. The persistent humidity and condensation from Dubai's climate, combined with a leaking AC unit, create the perfect environment for rapid mold return if not handled correctly.

A professional team will first contain the area to prevent cross-contamination, safely remove the affected materials, use HEPA vacuums to capture spores, and apply EPA-approved biocides. Crucially, they will identify and rectify the source—the leaking AC unit. Without fixing the moisture problem, the mold will simply come back. For a case of this size and with health symptoms already present, the cost and time of a professional service are justified for your health and to ensure the problem is solved permanently.