I have bedbugs in my Dubai apartment — treatment cost and is it the landlord's problem?

Bedbug treatment in Dubai typically requires 2–3 professional visits and costs AED 300–AED 700 per treatment visit, totalling AED 600–AED 2,000 for a complete course of treatment. Heat treatment (the most effective method for severe infestations) costs AED 1,500–AED 3,000 for a full apartment but eliminates bedbugs in a single treatment. Chemical treatment requires multiple visits because eggs survive the first treatment. Regarding responsibility: bedbugs are generally considered the tenant's responsibility unless you can prove they were present when you moved in or came from a structural infestation in shared areas of the building. Document when you first noticed the bites and inspect your mattress seams and bed frame for signs of infestation — this helps establish timeline. If you recently moved into the apartment and found bedbugs within the first few weeks, report to your landlord immediately in writing and request professional treatment.