- As of June 2026, move-in/out cleaning in Dubai often ranges around AED 500-900+ for a small empty apartment, AED 900-1,800+ for many 2-3 bedroom apartments and AED 1,800-3,500+ for villas or larger handover cleans. Small hourly cleaning bookings can be cheaper, but they usually do not cover a full handover-style clean.
- The biggest price drivers are property size, whether the home is empty, dust and grease level, bathroom count, appliance interiors, windows, balcony, cupboards, grout, parking/access and whether materials and equipment are included.
- For deposit-sensitive move-out work, clean after movers leave, send every provider the same room count and add-ons, and ask for written inclusions before choosing the lowest price.
Last updated: June 2026
Move-in/out cleaning in Dubai sits between regular home cleaning and full deep cleaning. A simple cleaner-hours booking may be enough for a tidy apartment, but an end-of-tenancy handover clean usually needs a larger team, materials, appliance interiors, cupboards, bathrooms, balcony dust and window tracks.
This guide helps Dubai tenants, landlords and owners compare current 2026 move-in and move-out cleaning quotes. For related planning, see Bestimate's deep cleaning Dubai cost guide, sofa cleaning cost guide, window cleaning cost guide and painting services guide when handover scope goes beyond cleaning.
Move-In/Out Cleaning Dubai Cost: 2026 Planning Ranges
Use these as planning benchmarks, not fixed quotes. Final pricing depends on property size, actual condition, provider availability, team size, materials, add-ons and VAT.
| Cleaning request | Dubai planning benchmark | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Basic cleaner-hours touch-up | Often AED 25-45+ per cleaner hour, usually with minimum hours | Good for light cleaning only. Ask whether materials, deep scrubbing and appliance interiors are excluded. |
| Studio or 1-bedroom move-in/out clean | Around AED 500-900+ for many empty-apartment scopes | Confirm bathroom count, kitchen grease, cupboards, windows and balcony. |
| 2-3 bedroom apartment handover clean | Around AED 900-1,800+ depending on condition and add-ons | Ask for team size, expected hours, materials, oven/fridge interiors and window-track scope. |
| Villa or townhouse move-out clean | Often AED 1,800-3,500+; large or dusty villas can be higher | Clarify maid's room, stairs, external windows, balcony/terrace, garage, garden-facing dust and access time. |
| Add-ons | Usually quoted separately or bundled at a higher package price | Oven, fridge, carpet, mattress, sofa, curtains, grout, pest residue and exterior glass should be named line by line. |
What Should Be Included?
A useful move-in/out quote should tell you exactly which surfaces, rooms and add-ons are covered. If the quote only says "deep cleaning" or "standard cleaning", ask for the list before booking.
| Area | Usually expected | Often extra or needs confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Counters, sink, backsplash, cabinet exteriors, floor and general dust removal | Oven interior, fridge interior, heavy grease, hood filter, inside every cabinet and appliance pull-out. |
| Bathrooms | Toilet, sink, shower glass, mirrors, fixtures and floor | Heavy limescale, grout restoration, silicone mould and blocked drains. |
| Rooms and storage | Floors, skirting, doors, wardrobes, shelves and accessible dusting | High ceilings, chandeliers, wall marks, paint touch-up and built-in storage with heavy dust. |
| Windows and balcony | Interior glass and basic balcony sweep when included | Exterior glass, high windows, tracks with sand buildup, terrace pressure washing and facade access. |
Move-Out Timing Tips for Tenants
For move-out cleaning, timing matters almost as much as price. Cleaning before movers finish usually creates repeat dust and floor marks. Cleaning too late can leave no time for landlord inspection, snags or a revisit.
- Book cleaning after furniture removal and before final key handover.
- Share your building move-out timing, service lift rules and parking access.
- Take photos of appliances, bathrooms, balcony and any heavy stains before requesting quotes.
- Ask whether a supervisor check or same-day correction is included.
- If painting, pest control or maintenance is also needed, schedule dusty work before final cleaning.
What to Send Before Requesting Quotes
The fastest way to get comparable quotes is to give every provider the same brief. This avoids one quote including oven, balcony and windows while another excludes them.
- Property type, community, unit size, bedroom count, bathroom count and whether the home is empty.
- Photos of kitchen grease, oven, fridge, bathrooms, balcony, cupboards and window tracks.
- Move-in or move-out deadline, preferred date, building access and parking or service lift rules.
- Add-ons you need included: oven, fridge, interior cabinets, balcony, windows, carpet, sofa, mattress or curtains.
- Whether materials and equipment should be supplied by the provider.
How Bestimate Helps Compare Cleaning Quotes
Bestimate helps you describe the move-in or move-out clean once, upload photos, and compare available Dubai cleaning Pros by scope, price, timing, reviews and add-ons. For handover cleaning, the better quote is usually the one that makes exclusions clear before the team arrives.
Updated June 2026. Bestimate reviewed public Dubai cleaning provider benchmarks and service-scope examples, including Dubai Housekeeping cleaning fees, BusyBees Dubai cleaning service pricing context, Urban Company UAE move-in/out cleaning scope, ServiceMarket Dubai home cleaning pricing context and Maid Corner deep cleaning cost context.
Provider prices are public market benchmarks, not official tariffs. Final quotes depend on property condition, scope, team size, access, materials, VAT and availability.
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This move-in/out cleaning guide was checked in June 2026 against public Dubai cleaning benchmarks and Bestimate's live service taxonomy. It separates cleaner-hours bookings from handover-style cleaning so users can compare like-for-like quotes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does move-out cleaning cost in Dubai?
As of June 2026, many small empty-apartment move-out cleans sit around AED 500-900+, 2-3 bedroom apartments around AED 900-1,800+ and villas around AED 1,800-3,500+ depending on condition and add-ons.
Is move-in/out cleaning the same as deep cleaning?
It overlaps with deep cleaning, but the goal is different. Move-in/out cleaning focuses on empty-home handover, storage areas, appliances, bathrooms, balcony dust and areas that matter before keys are handed over or boxes are unpacked.
Are oven, fridge and cupboards included?
Not always. Ask the provider to state whether appliance interiors, every cupboard, drawers, filters, balcony, windows and tracks are included or priced as add-ons.
When should I book move-out cleaning?
Book after movers have removed furniture and before final inspection. If painting, maintenance or pest control is needed, schedule those before final cleaning so dust and footprints do not undo the work.
Do I need to supply cleaning materials?
Many professional move-in/out cleaning teams can supply materials and equipment, but it is not automatic for every quote. Ask whether chemicals, vacuum, ladder, steam machine or specialist tools are included.
Can move-out cleaning help with my security deposit?
A good clean can reduce avoidable handover issues, but it does not guarantee deposit return. Landlord requirements, damage, paint, maintenance and tenancy terms also matter.
What should I send for a move-in/out cleaning quote?
Send property type, size, bedroom and bathroom count, whether the unit is empty, photos of kitchens and bathrooms, balcony/window needs, add-ons, access rules and your handover deadline.
