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How to choose a cleaning company in Dubai (2026)

Seven checks to make before you book a cleaner: licence, insurance, published prices, payment terms and a written re-clean guarantee.

In short: choose a Dubai cleaning company that shows a trade licence number you can verify, carries insurance for damage in your home, publishes its prices, lets you pay after the job and puts a re-clean guarantee in writing. Then confirm who brings the supplies and what happens if something is missed.

Last updated: 9 October 2026

The 7 things to check before you book

1. A trade licence number you can verify

Every legitimate cleaning company in Dubai operates under a trade licence. Ask for the number and the legal name before you book, and check that they match the name on the invoice. A company that will not share its licence number is the first one to cross off. ES Cleaning Services operates under Trade Licence 1218059.

2. Insurance that covers your home

Cleaners handle glass, stone worktops, electronics and soft furnishings. Ask what the company's insurance covers and up to what amount, and get the answer in writing. ES Cleaning Services is insured up to AED 1,000,000.

3. Prices published before you book

A company that only quotes after a long chat makes it hard to compare. Look for a per-hour rate or a fixed starting price, the minimum booking length, and whether cleaning materials are included or extra.

4. When you pay

Paying in full upfront leaves you with little leverage if the work is poor. Paying after the job means the company has to finish properly first. ES Cleaning Services takes payment after the job.

5. A re-clean guarantee with a time limit

"Satisfaction guaranteed" means little without terms. Ask how long you have to report a missed area and whether the return visit is free. ES Cleaning Services offers a free re-clean within 48 hours.

6. A real address and working hours

A street address and stated hours tell you who to contact if something goes wrong. ES Cleaning Services is on Marasi Drive, Business Bay, and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on demand.

7. The right service for the job

Regular hourly cleaning, deep cleaning, move-out cleaning and AC cleaning are different jobs with different equipment. Describe your home, whether it is a studio in Business Bay, a tower apartment in Dubai Marina or a villa in Al Barsha, and ask which service fits.

Quick checklist

What to checkWhat a good answer looks likeES Cleaning Services
Trade licenceNumber given on requestTrade Licence 1218059
InsuranceStated cover amountInsured up to AED 1,000,000
PaymentAfter the work is donePay after the job
GuaranteeFree return visit, clear time limitFree re-clean within 48 hours
Address and hoursStreet address, stated hoursMarasi Drive, Business Bay; 24/7, on demand

What does a cleaning company in Dubai charge? ES Cleaning Services prices

Published prices make companies easy to compare. These are the current ES Cleaning Services rates.

ServicePrice
Home cleaningFrom AED 40 per hour
Weekly plan, 1 visit a weekAED 35 per hour
Weekly plan, 2 visits a weekAED 33 per hour
Weekly plan, 3 visits a weekAED 30 per hour
Hourly maidAED 28 per hour, 3-hour minimum
CookAED 50 per hour
BabysittingAED 45 per hour
AC cleaningFrom AED 199
Pest control, 1BHK apartmentFrom AED 199
Pest control, villaAED 449
Bed bug treatmentFrom AED 350
Rodent controlFrom AED 299
Sofa cleaningAED 40 per seat
Carpet cleaningAED 6 per sq ft
Mattress cleaningAED 99 single, AED 179 king
Deep cleaning and move-in/move-out cleaningGet an instant quote

See the full list on the services page, or read more about weekly and monthly plans, maids, cooks and babysitters, AC cleaning, pest control, sofa, carpet and mattress cleaning, deep cleaning and move-in and move-out cleaning.

Questions people ask when choosing a cleaner in Dubai

How do I check if a cleaning company in Dubai is licensed?

Ask the company for its trade licence number and legal name, then check that both appear on its website and on your invoice. A licensed company will give you the number without hesitation. ES Cleaning Services operates under Trade Licence 1218059.

Should I pay a cleaning company before or after the job?

Paying after the job is safer for the customer, because the company has to complete the work to your satisfaction before it is paid. ES Cleaning Services takes payment after the job is done.

What should a cleaning guarantee include?

A useful guarantee states how long you have to report a problem and confirms that the return visit is free. ES Cleaning Services offers a free re-clean within 48 hours.

How much does a cleaning company in Dubai charge per hour?

Rates depend on the company and how often you book. At ES Cleaning Services, home cleaning starts from AED 40 per hour, and weekly plans cost AED 35 per hour for one visit a week, AED 33 for two and AED 30 for three.

What should I ask before booking a move-out clean in Dubai?

Ask whether the clean covers the areas a landlord or agent usually inspects at handover, such as the oven, kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, balcony and windows, and book it before your handover date. For a price, get an instant quote from ES Cleaning Services.

When is the best time to book AC cleaning in Dubai?

Book AC cleaning before the summer months, when air conditioning runs most of the day and dust in the units affects cooling and air quality. AC cleaning at ES Cleaning Services starts from AED 199.

Where ES Cleaning Services works

ES Cleaning Services is based in Business Bay and cleans homes across Dubai, including Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, JBR, JLT, JVC, Al Barsha, Palm Jumeirah and Silicon Oasis.

Book or ask a question

Call +971 50 964 0024, email support@escleaners.com, or get an instant quote. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on demand. You pay after the job.

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