How Much Does Home Cleaning Cost in Dubai in 2026?
What home cleaning costs in Dubai in 2026, hourly and deep.
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How Much Does Home Cleaning Cost in Dubai in 2026?
Here's the honest answer up front: there's no single price. A regular cleaner runs about AED 35 to AED 52 an hour, and you'll sometimes catch an intro offer as low as AED 19. A proper deep clean is a different story, anywhere from AED 299 for a small apartment to AED 1,500 or more for a big villa. What you actually pay comes down to your home size, the type of clean, whether the cleaner brings supplies, and how many people they send.
This guide lays out every price so you can budget before you book, and points out the little things that quietly push the bill up.
Regular Cleaning: The Hourly Rates
Regular cleaning is the routine stuff, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, wiping down the kitchen and bathrooms. In Dubai it's almost always charged by the hour.
Booking typeRate (AED/hour)NotesFirst-time / promo19 to 30Usually a 4-hour minimumStandard one-off35 to 522 to 3 hour minimum on most bookingsWeekly / recurring30 to 40Cheaper the more often you bookPremium70 to 100Vetted staff, extras includedOwn materials+10 to 15/hrAdded if they bring supplies The reason two quotes for the "same" job come out different is usually the minimum-hours rule, whether materials are included, and how many cleaners show up. Longer sessions bring the hourly rate down, so a 2-hour visit might be AED 50/hour while a 4-hour one drops to AED 35. If you want an ongoing tidy home rather than a one-off, a recurring plan is better value. Book Zigy's home cleaning service with trained, verified cleaners.
How Many Hours Do You Actually Need?
Home size drives the total more than anything. Rough guide:
Home sizeHours (regular clean)Cost at AED 40/hrStudio2 hoursAED 801-bed apartment3 hoursAED 1202-bed apartment4 hoursAED 1603-bed / townhouse5 hoursAED 200Villa (4BR+)6+ hoursAED 240+ Add about an hour for each extra bedroom past two, and more if you've got a lot of outdoor space or multiple floors.
Deep Cleaning: A Different Job, A Different Price
Deep cleaning isn't just a longer regular clean. It's the stuff that gets skipped week to week, inside appliances, cabinets, behind furniture, grout scrubbing, steam-sanitising the bathrooms. It's priced by property size and condition, not by the hour.
PropertyDeep clean price (AED)Studio / small apartment299 to 4501-bed apartment300 to 5002-bed apartment500 to 800Villa1,000 to 2,000+ Most people do both: a regular clean weekly or fortnightly, and a deep clean every three to six months or around a move. If you've got kids, pets, or anyone with allergies at home, quarterly deep cleaning is the sensible call.
Specialist Cleaning: Carpet, Sofa, Mattress, Curtain
These are charged separately, though plenty of companies will bundle them at a better rate if you add them to a deep clean, so it's worth asking. Steam cleaning beats shampoo across the board, and for homes with kids, pets, or allergies the extra cost usually pays for itself.
- Carpet cleaning, deep steam wash with stain and odour removal
- Sofa cleaning, upholstery shampoo and steam, priced per seat
- Mattress cleaning, deep sanitisation and dust-mite removal
- Bathroom and kitchen cleaning, often part of a deep clean or bookable on their own
What Pushes the Price Up or Down
- Home size. More rooms and bathrooms, more hours.
- Regular vs deep vs specialist. Different scope, different price model.
- Materials. Expect +AED 10 to 15/hour if the cleaner brings supplies.
- Number of cleaners. Two finish faster but the total is higher.
- Frequency. Recurring beats one-off per visit.
- Timing. Some charge a little extra for evening or same-day slots.
Home Cleaning by Area in Dubai
Rates are fairly even across Dubai; what changes is availability and travel. Zigy covers every major area:
- House cleaning in Dubai Marina
- House cleaning in JBR
- House cleaning in JLT
- House cleaning in DIFC
- House cleaning in Mirdif
We also cover house cleaning in Sharjah and Ajman.
How to Avoid Overpaying
- Get two or three quotes. Prices for the same job vary across Dubai companies. Ten minutes of comparing saves real money.
- Confirm what's included. Ask if materials, VAT, and the number of cleaners are in the quote.
- Check the licence. A legit company holds a licence from Dubai's DET or Dubai Municipality. Unlicensed cleaners carry no insurance, so any damage is your problem.
- Bundle specialist jobs. Carpet, sofa, or mattress cleaning added to a deep clean usually comes at a combined rate.
- Book recurring if you want ongoing upkeep. The per-visit rate drops.
Common Questions
How much does home cleaning cost per hour in Dubai?
Regular cleaning is AED 35 to AED 52 an hour, with a 2 to 3 hour minimum on most bookings. Intro offers can start as low as AED 19. Add AED 10 to 15 an hour if the cleaner brings materials.
How much is a deep clean for an apartment?
Around AED 299 to 450 for a studio or small apartment, AED 500 to 800 for a two-bedroom, and AED 1,000 to 2,000+ for a villa, depending on size and condition.
How often should I deep clean?
Every three to six months for most homes. Quarterly if you have pets, kids, or allergies. A move-in or move-out is a natural time for one too.
Is it safe to hire a cleaning service in Dubai?
Yes, as long as the company is licensed and vets its staff. Confirm the trade licence and ask about insurance before booking. Zigy sends trained, verified professionals.
Book Home Cleaning with Zigy
Zigy brings trained, verified cleaners to your door across Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman, with clear pricing and no hidden fees. If it's a one-off house clean, a seasonal deep clean, or carpet and sofa cleaning you're after, you can book in a couple of minutes.
Prices here are 2026 market averages from public Dubai rates, meant for budgeting. Your final quote depends on home size, condition, and scope.