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Given Dubai's high humidity and your husband's symptoms, this likely requires professional assessment. Small surface mold (under 1 square meter) on non-porous materials can sometimes be cleaned with a vinegar solution, but your situation has several red flags. The mold is behind items, suggesting hidden moisture and possible long-term growth. The stuffy nose and headaches are common indicators of poor indoor air quality, which in Dubai's climate is often tied to AC systems circulating spores.

For villas, the root cause is rarely just the visible patch. It's often a combination of high humidity, condensation from AC units, or a small water leak. DIY cleaning might remove the surface stain but miss the underlying moisture source, causing rapid regrowth. Professional inspection identifies the species through lab testing and uses moisture meters to find the true extent, which is often behind walls.

In the UAE, remediation standards require containment and air scrubbing for anything beyond minor surface mold to prevent cross-contamination. Given the symptoms and hidden location, an assessment is wise. For now, avoid disturbing the area and keep the bedroom well-ventilated.