What is the difference between deep cleaning and regular cleaning?

Regular cleaning maintains the home; deep cleaning is a periodic intensive reset, ideal for move-in/out or post-renovation.

How many cleaners and hours does a deep clean take?

A 2-bedroom usually takes two cleaners 4 to 6 hours; a villa needs a larger crew or a full day.

Cost guides

How much does deep cleaning cost in the UAE? (2026 price guide)

Deep cleaning in the UAE typically costs AED 250–400 for a studio, AED 350–600 for a 1-bedroom, AED 500–900 for a 2-bedroom and AED 900–1,800 for a villa. Hourly maid service runs about AED 30–45/hour. Price depends on size and condition — get free, comparable quotes on QuotesDone.

QuotesDone · 28 June 2026

Deep-cleaning prices in the UAE scale with the size and condition of your home, and with whether the company is licensed and insures its staff. This 2026 guide shows what to expect before you request quotes.

Ranges are indicative across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates. For a firm number, get free, comparable quotes.

Typical deep-cleaning prices in the UAE (2026)

Service	Indicative price (AED)
Studio deep clean	300–450
1-bedroom deep clean	400–650
2-bedroom deep clean	600–900
3-bedroom / small villa	900–1,400
4–5 bedroom villa	1,400–2,200
Sofa / mattress shampoo	100–350
Post-construction cleaning (per sqft)	2–5

Indicative ranges only — size, condition and add-ons change the number.

Hourly maid service rates

Type	Per hour (AED)
Licensed agency, trained staff	30–45
Specialist deep-clean crew	40–50
Freelance / informal	15–25

Most agencies require a minimum booking of 2–3 hours. Freelance maids are cheaper but often uninsured — you carry the risk.

What is usually included

Detailed kitchen and bathroom scrubbing (grout, tiles, fittings)
Interior windows, doors and reachable surfaces
Floors washed and sanitised
Skirting, switches and handle wipe-down

What usually costs extra

Sofa, mattress and carpet shampoo
Exterior windows and AC vents
Fridge / oven interior and cabinet interiors
Steam cleaning and pest add-ons

Red flags when comparing cleaning quotes

No cleaning-services licence or staff insurance
A vague “deep clean” with no written list of inclusions
A per-hour rate that turns out to need far more hours than quoted

FAQs

What is included in a deep clean?

Detailed cleaning of kitchen, bathrooms, floors, doors and reachable surfaces — more thorough than a regular visit. Always confirm inclusions in the quote.

Deep clean vs regular cleaning?

Regular cleaning maintains; deep cleaning is a periodic intensive reset, ideal for move-in/out or post-renovation.

Are cleaning companies in the UAE licensed?

Reputable ones hold a cleaning-services licence and insure their staff. On QuotesDone, suppliers are vetted.

How many cleaners and hours for a deep clean?

A 2-bedroom usually takes two cleaners 4–6 hours; a villa needs a larger crew or a full day.

Ready to get quotes? Compare cleaning services suppliers across the UAE anonymously on QuotesDone. Related: AC duct cleaning · pest control prices.