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Analysis of contracts, prices and contractors in the Dubai market. We write down what you normally find out in month six with a contractor — so you find it out before you sign.

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06 06.11.2026
Cleaning routines · 7 minutes

What does daily office cleaning in Dubai include?

Daily office cleaning is the work that brings an office back to working order every shift: emptying the bins, cleaning floors according to the floor type, wiping desks, disinfecting door handles, buttons and handrails, and cleaning washrooms and the kitchen with soap and paper restocked. In busy offices the kitchen and washrooms are cleaned several times a day, not once. Ceilings, light fittings, the tops of cabinets, appliances inside, carpets and external windows are not part of the daily scope — they are covered by scheduled work and deep cleaning. The list of tasks and their frequency are agreed individually with each client and written into the contract zone by zone.

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In short Eight office zones and what each one needs What happens every shift and what runs on a schedule What to plan for in Business Bay, DIFC, JLT and other districts
05 09.10.2026
Cleaning routines · 7 minutes

What does warehouse cleaning in Dubai include, and how often should it be done?

Cleaning a warehouse or logistics centre splits into per-shift, scheduled and periodic work. Every shift, a scrubber-dryer covers the aisles and open floor, the docks, washrooms and staff rooms are cleaned, and the waste is taken out. On a schedule, the loading bays and bins are washed, the upper racking levels, beams and light fittings are cleaned, and the forklift aisles get rotary scrubbing to remove tyre marks. The schedule for planned work is agreed individually with each client: it depends on the type of storage, the shift pattern and your own customers’ audit requirements, and it is written into the contract zone by zone.

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In short Eight warehouse zones and what each one needs What happens every shift and what runs on a schedule What to plan for in JAFZA, DIP, Al Quoz and Dubai South
04 09.10.2026
Contracts and SLA · 7 minutes

What is cleaning subcontracting for property management companies in Dubai?

Cleaning subcontracting is an arrangement in which a property management company holds the contract with the building owner, while a specialist cleaning company carries out the cleaning to its routine and under its reporting. The management company remains the single point of responsibility towards the client, while staff, visas, equipment, chemicals and quality control for the cleaning sit with the subcontractor. This lets the management company deliver the cleaning part of its service without employing its own cleaners. In Dubai, this model is used for office building portfolios, residential communities, retail sites and in tenders for integrated facility services.

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In short How facility management differs from cleaning Four ways to work with a cleaning company What to put in a subcontracting agreement
03 02.08.2026
Contracts and SLA · 9 minutes

SLA and KPI in cleaning: what a facility manager should actually be measuring

Most cleaning contracts in Dubai break in the same place: the scope is described, the outcome isn’t. The contract says “daily cleaning of common areas” — and six months later the facilities team is arguing with the contractor about what “clean” means, while tenant complaints pile up in the system.

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In short Seven measurable KPIs instead of the word “clean” Check points: before opening, at peak, at closing The clauses people regret in month six
02 02.08.2026
Budget and prices · 8 minutes

What commercial cleaning costs in Dubai: a 2026 breakdown

Every procurement conversation starts with “how much a month?” — and the honest answer is that the figure depends on which of three pricing models you’re buying, and on five cost drivers that most quotations never spell out.

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In short Three pricing models and when each one works Five drivers that move the price The line below which cheap becomes a risk
01 02.08.2026
Choosing a contractor · 10 minutes

How to choose a commercial cleaning company in Dubai: a 10-point checklist

There are hundreds of licensed cleaning companies in Dubai, and on paper they all say the same thing. The differences show up in month two — in no-shows, empty dispensers and a supervisor who has stopped answering the phone. This checklist is built to show you those differences before you sign.

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In short Ten questions a weak contractor can’t answer What to check in the licence and in staff documentation The pattern behind all ten points

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