Dubai’s residential apartment market is one of the most diverse in the world — from 28-square-metre studios in Al Barsha to 350-square-metre penthouse apartments in Downtown Dubai. A maid service that works well for a JLT studio is not the same as the one needed for a 4-bedroom Shoreline apartment. Getting the right scope, the right team size, and the right frequency makes the difference between a clean that actually keeps pace with how your household lives and one that never quite catches up.
This guide is organised by apartment size. For each category, we cover what a standard maid service visit includes, how long it takes, what it costs in 2026, and how often most households in that size apartment should book. Whether you are setting up a regular cleaning routine for the first time or switching providers, this is the information you need.
Maid Service by Apartment Size — What to Expect
Here is a practical breakdown for each apartment size category typically found in Dubai’s residential market.
Studio Apartment (25–50 sqm)
Studios are the most compact apartments in Dubai’s market — predominantly found in JLT, Al Barsha, Silicon Oasis, and Discovery Gardens. A professional clean covers the entire space in 2–3 hours: bathroom (full scrub), kitchenette or open-plan kitchen (surface clean, sink, appliance exterior), sleeping/living area (dust, vacuum, mop), and any balcony if accessible. Standard visit cost: AED 120–180. Recommended frequency: weekly or biweekly.
1-Bedroom Apartment (50–80 sqm)
The most common apartment configuration in Dubai. A thorough clean — all surfaces, full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living area — typically takes 3 hours for a professional. Standard visit cost: AED 150–220. Monthly package rate (weekly visits): AED 500–750/month. Recommended frequency: weekly for working couples; fortnightly for single occupants.
2-Bedroom Apartment (80–120 sqm)
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms (typically), a full kitchen, and a larger living/dining area require 4–5 hours for a thorough clean. A single cleaner can manage this in 4 hours; two cleaners complete it in 2–2.5 hours. Standard visit cost: AED 200–280 (single cleaner) or AED 260–340 (two cleaners). Recommended frequency: weekly for families; fortnightly for couples.
3-Bedroom Apartment (120–180 sqm)
Three bedrooms plus family living areas represent a significant cleaning commitment. A single cleaner needs 5–6 hours; two cleaners complete it in 3 hours. For families with children, weekly cleaning at this size is often insufficient — many households book a weekly maid supplemented by a quarterly deep clean. Standard visit cost: AED 270–350 (single cleaner). Recommended frequency: weekly for families.
4–5 Bedroom Apartment or Penthouse (180–350 sqm)
Large apartments and penthouses require two cleaners as standard for efficient completion. A two-person team takes 5–7 hours for a thorough clean of a 4-bedroom unit. Standard visit cost: AED 450–650 (two-person team). These bookings are often structured as a full-day assignment or as part of a weekly cleaning programme with a dedicated regular team.
Standard Apartment Maid Service — What Is Included
Regardless of apartment size, a professional maid service covers the following task categories on every visit:
- Kitchen: Countertop and surface wipe-down, hob cleaning, sink scrub and descale, inside microwave clean, appliance exterior wipe, cabinet exterior wipe, floor mop.
- Bathroom(s): Toilet (inside, outside, base), shower/bath tiles and screen, sink and tap descale, mirror polish, floor mop, fresh towel set-out if provided.
- Bedrooms: Bed-making with fresh linen (if provided), surface dusting, vacuuming, under-bed and skirting board attention.
- Living and dining areas: Surface dusting, sofa cushion straightening, vacuum rugs and hard floors, mop hard floors, glass surface clean.
- Hallways and entrances: Sweep and mop, shoe rack straighten, mirror clean.
- Bin emptying: All bins emptied and new bags inserted.
Tasks typically charged as extras or requiring a dedicated booking: inside oven cleaning, inside fridge cleaning, inside wardrobes, ironing, balcony scrubbing, window glass cleaning. These are standard inclusions of a professional deep cleaning service rather than a regular maid visit.
Apartment Maid Service Prices Dubai — 2026 Summary Table
A consolidated pricing guide across apartment sizes and booking frequencies:
How Often Should a Dubai Apartment Be Cleaned?
Frequency depends on the number of occupants, lifestyle, and apartment size. Most households in Dubai follow one of these patterns:
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