UAE Cleaning Services Market

UAE Cleaning Services Market Overview:

The UAE cleaning services market size reached USD 2.00 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3.13 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during 2025-2033. Rapid urbanization, increasing commercial activity, government regulations promoting cleanliness in public and private spaces, rising awareness of hygiene standards, and the growing tourism sector are some of the major factors propelling the growth of the market.

UAE Cleaning Services Market Trends:

Rising Tourism Sector

The growing tourism and hospitality sector in the UAE significantly contributes to the cleaning services market. The country is a major tourist destination, hosting millions of visitors annually, which necessitates maintaining high standards of cleanliness in hotels, restaurants, and other tourist facilities. The influx of tourists and the need to uphold a positive image drive consistent demand for cleaning services in this sector. According to the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy, in 2022, the contribution of the travel and tourism sector to the UAE’s GDP was nearly AED 167 billion, which is equivalent to 9% of the total GDP. In 2022, the total spending of international tourists amounted to AED 117.6 billion. In 2022, the number of hotels in the UAE increased to 1189, while the hotel capacity in the country reached 203,000 hotel rooms.

Increasing Urbanization

Rapid urbanization and population expansion are contributing to the UAE cleaning services market growth. As cities expand and new residential and commercial buildings are constructed, the need for regular and reliable cleaning services increases. This urban development creates a continuous demand for both routine and specialized cleaning services to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in homes, offices, and public spaces. According to the United Nations Development Programme, in the Arab region, the total population residing in urban areas is anticipated to reach 58% by 2030. The level of urbanization varies significantly across the different subregions. The urban population is projected to increase across all subregions. In the Mashreq, the population will reach 121.6 million by 2030. In the Maghreb, the population is expected to grow to 82.6 million by 2030. The GCC countries will also see an increase, reaching 54.6 million by 2030. Meanwhile, in the STC region, the population is projected to rise to 45.2 million by 2030.

UAE Cleaning Services Market News:

• In December 2023, Abu Dhabi launched a cleanliness drive in public beaches and neighbourhoods and the municipality is seeking participation from residents for the campaign. Abu Dhabi City Municipality, in a post on X, encouraged residents to keep public beaches and community recreational facilities clean. The municipality earlier conducted beach inspections and neighbourhood hygiene awareness campaigns over five days at Al Corniche Beach, Al Bateen Beach, Al Alia Island, Al Halah Island, Al Bahia Beach, Al Shalila Beach, Al Ajban, Al Bahia, Bur Al Fayeh, Al Ramla Al Hamra, and near Al Wathba Park.
• In November 2023, Urban Company, Asia’s largest and highest-rated tech-enabled home services marketplace, announced its latest innovation in home care: the Monthly Cleaning Subscription service. This revolutionary offering allows residents of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah to enjoy tailor-made cleaning schedules that cater to their individual needs, emphasizing flexibility and convenience.
   

UAE Cleaning Services Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with the UAE cleaning services market forecast at the country level for ​2025-2033​. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end use.

Type Insights:

• Window Cleaning
• Vacuuming
• Floor Care
• Maid Services
• Carpet and Upholstery
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes window cleaning, vacuuming, floor care, maid services, carpet and upholstery, and others.

End Use Insights:

• Residential
• Commercial Spaces
• Institutional
• Government
• Healthcare Facilities
• Hospitality
• Aviation
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the cleaning services market in the UAE based on the end use have also been provided in the report. This includes residential, commercial spaces, institutional, government, healthcare facilities, hospitality, aviation, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Dubai
• Abu Dhabi 
• Sharjah 
• Others 
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. The companies in the market are adopting various strategic initiatives including new service launches and business alliances to gain a significant UAE cleaning services market share.

UAE Cleaning Services Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the UAE cleaning services market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the UAE cleaning services market?
• What is the breakup of the UAE cleaning services market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the UAE cleaning services market on the basis of end use?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the UAE cleaning services market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the UAE cleaning services?
• What is the structure of the UAE cleaning services market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the UAE cleaning services market?
• What are the major challenges for UAE cleaning services market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the UAE cleaning services market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the UAE cleaning services market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the UAE cleaning services industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.