Cleaner

Cleaner in the UAE: prices, rules and what to request

Updated 4 November 2026

A cleaner in the UAE currently costs about AED 30–40 an hour for regular cleaning, and about AED 90–130 for a one-bedroom flat visit of 2.5–3 hours with one cleaner. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites, November 2026. The quickest way to get current offers for your home is to create a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Licences and what to check

Local guides put a Dubai cleaning services licence from about AED 10,500 for the first year, so a cleaning company should be able to show its trade licence. Ask whether the cleaner is employed by the company or is a direct hire, and who supplies the equipment and cleaning products.

Season and heat

Summer runs from May to September, when temperatures are very high, so cleaning in the hottest months often includes air-conditioning filters and balconies. From November to March the weather is mild, which makes a deep clean in an apartment or villa more comfortable for the cleaner. In summer, plan visits for early morning or evening.

How cleaning is bought here

Prices are quoted per hour, per visit, per deep clean or as a monthly plan, so compare like with like. Ask whether the quoted price includes VAT. Name the city among Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain, and give the home size in bedrooms or square metres. A one-bedroom visit takes about 2.5–3 hours, and a two-bedroom visit about 3–4 hours.

What to write in your request

Name the property type (flat, villa or office), the number of bedrooms or square metres, and the workplace. Give the schedule you need, such as one visit a week or a daily shift, and the duties, for example laundry, ironing or kitchen cleaning. Say whether you want a company or a direct hire, whether the cleaner should bring equipment and supplies, and whether uniforms or branding matter. Put your budget in AED, per hour, per visit or per month.

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