Keep a Dubai home in good shape
Practical advice from our technicians on AC, water, pests, cleaning and getting a home through the Dubai seasons, from the jobs they do every day.
Landlord and tenant maintenance in Dubai: who fixes what?
A plain-language guide to how maintenance is usually split between landlords and tenants in Dubai, and how to avoid disputes over repairs and deposits.
Mould and humidity in Dubai homes: causes, fixes and prevention
Why mould appears on ceilings, AC grilles and wardrobes in Dubai, how to tell surface mould from a hidden leak, and the habits that keep it away.
Leaving Dubai for the summer: a home checklist for villas and apartments
Heading away for July and August? What to do with the AC, water, fridge, pool and garden so you come back to a cool, dry, working home.
Hard water in Dubai: protecting your water heater, taps and shower
Why limescale builds up so fast in Dubai homes, what it does to heaters, mixers and showers, and the simple routine that adds years to your fittings.
Pool care in a Dubai summer: keeping a villa pool clear in the heat
Why pools turn green so quickly in July, the weekly routine that prevents it, chemical balance in plain language, and what to do before you travel.
How often should you service your AC in Dubai?
Twice a year is the right answer for most homes, but not all. How to decide for your home, what each service should include and when a deep clean is worth it.
Keeping cockroaches and bed bugs out of your Dubai home
Why cockroaches are so common in Dubai buildings, how bed bugs arrive, and the everyday habits and professional treatments that keep both away.
How to prepare your AC for a Dubai summer
A practical pre-summer checklist from our senior AC technician: what to clean yourself, what to book, and the warning signs to act on before June.
Moving into a new home in Dubai: the maintenance checklist
Before the boxes arrive: what to inspect, clean, service and photograph when you get the keys to a Dubai apartment or villa.
Deep cleaning or regular cleaning: what is the difference and what do you need?
What a regular clean covers, what a deep clean adds, how often Dubai homes need each, and how to get the most from either.
What an annual maintenance contract (AMC) covers in Dubai, and is it worth it?
How home maintenance contracts work in Dubai, what is usually included and excluded, how to compare them, and when a plan saves money over paying per job.
Water leak at home? The first 15 minutes
What to do in the first minutes of a leak or burst pipe in a Dubai apartment or villa: stopping the water, electrical safety, protecting belongings and who to call.