How much does professional rug cleaning cost in Dubai?
We've got a few large wool rugs and one silk Persian rug that need cleaning before guests arrive for the holidays. Can they be cleaned at home, or should they be collected? What does it cost?
1 Answer
9 Nov 2026
Synthetic and sturdy wool rugs can often be cleaned at home, but silk and valuable hand-knotted rugs are best collected and washed in a workshop
Silk and some dyes are sensitive to water, heat and harsh chemicals, and can bleed or lose their sheen if cleaned the wrong way.
How rugs are cleaned
A workshop clean usually includes dusting out deep dirt, a gentle wash suited to the fibre, rinsing, and drying flat in controlled conditions. Fringes are cleaned by hand. In-home cleaning uses hot water extraction or low-moisture methods and suits most machine-made rugs. Ask the company how they test dyes before washing.
Typical costs
Machine-made and wool rugs are usually AED 15–35 per square metre, or AED 150–450 for a typical living room rug. Silk and antique hand-knotted rugs are often AED 40–90 per square metre. Collection and delivery may be included or cost around AED 50–150. Stain, odour or moth treatments are extra (indicative only — actual costs vary).
Timing
Workshop cleaning usually takes three to seven days, so book well ahead of guests arriving. Dubai's dust means rugs in busy rooms benefit from a clean every year or two.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a silk rug be cleaned at home?+
It is safer to have it collected and cleaned in a workshop by a specialist.
How much does rug cleaning cost in Dubai?+
Often AED 150–450 for a typical wool rug, more for silk (indicative only — actual costs vary).
How long does workshop rug cleaning take?+
Usually three to seven days including drying.