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tamam connects Business Bay households and businesses with vetted cleaning providers. You see the options, the AED range and the availability, then book directly.11:15
typical ranges vendors quote around business bay —Standard hourly rate, per cleanerAED 35–90Regular clean, 2-bed apartment (3–4 hours)AED 120–350Deep clean, 3–4 bed villaAED 600–1,50011:16
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Supplies included or bring your own: the small line that decides the winner
Most UAE cleaning companies quote two rates, with materials and without, and the gap is usually AED 5–15 per hour or a flat AED 10–30 per visit. Over a weekly four-hour clean, choosing 'with materials' can add AED 1,000–2,500 a year.
Buying your own kit — mop and bucket, microfibre cloths, glass cleaner, floor solution, bathroom descaler — costs roughly AED 150–350 upfront and perhaps AED 40–80 a month in refills. If you clean weekly, own-supplies pays for itself within two to three months, and you control what touches your surfaces: the pH-neutral floor cleaner your marble needs, rather than whatever multi-surface liquid is in the company caddy.
AED ranges
Rather than publishing one rate, tamam shows what multiple verified vendors charge for window cleaning so you can pick the tier that fits the job and the budget.
Standard hourly rate, per cleanerAED 35–90
Regular clean, 2-bed apartment (3–4 hours)AED 120–350
Deep clean, 3–4 bed villaAED 600–1,500
Move-in / move-out clean, apartmentAED 400–900
Sofa or mattress shampoo, per pieceAED 100–300
Treat these as guide bands. The vendor you select confirms the exact price in-app before the job begins.
Common missteps
Booking too few hours and paying overtime rates mid-visit
Underbooking is the classic trap: the team runs out of time, and you either accept a half-finished home or buy extra hours on the spot with zero negotiating position. Book realistic hours for the first visit, then trim once you have seen actual finish times.
Letting acidic cleaner near marble
One session with vinegar or a supermarket descaler can etch cloudy patches across a marble floor that only grinding and repolishing at AED 15–40 per square metre will remove. Confirm pH-neutral products at booking, and if you supply materials, remove the wrong bottles from reach entirely.
Never revisiting a standing booking
Hours creep and rate drift are silent: the four-hour slot set years ago continues after your real need fell, and loyal-customer rates rise above market. Re-check booked hours against actual finish times and current ranges twice a year, then ask your existing vendor to match rather than switching.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours should I book for my home?
As a working rule: two to three hours for a studio, three to four for a two-bed apartment, and five to eight cleaner-hours for a villa, often split across a team of two. First visits run longer than maintenance visits, so book generously once, then trim after you see what the cleaner actually finishes.
Is AED 35–40 per hour too cheap to be safe?
Not automatically — weekday, no-materials rates from lean Sharjah or Ajman companies legitimately sit there. It becomes a red flag combined with no trade licence, cash-only payment, or staff who are not the company's own employees, because then there is no accountability for damage. Verify the company, not just the price.
Is a cleaning package worth it over ad-hoc booking?
If you clean weekly at a fixed rhythm, usually yes — packages typically work out meaningfully cheaper per hour. Check three terms before signing: cancellation notice, whether missed visits roll over, and whether your slot and cleaner are fixed. Rigid terms with no rollover can cost more than ad-hoc booking in a travel-heavy year.
Do I need to be home during the clean?
No, and many regular clients hand over access once trust is established, but stay home for the first visit or two. Either way, secure valuables, cash and documents as standard practice — it protects the cleaner from suspicion as much as it protects you.
Does a regular clean include the oven, fridge and windows?
Usually not — interior oven and fridge cleaning, full window washing and grout work are deep-clean or add-on items, and assuming otherwise is the most common source of end-of-visit disappointment. If you want them, name them in the scope when booking so hours and price reflect it.
Do you cover Business Bay?
Business Bay is within our Dubai coverage. Open the app to see which vendors have slots near you today.