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Updated: May 2026
After the early-March shamal in 2026, every villa in Aura looked like it was wearing a tan. Our glass facade went from clear to caramel overnight, with salt streaks dried into the dust like a lacework. I called two neighbors, both pointed at the same WhatsApp numbers, and within 48 hours our 2-storey windows were squeaky again. Here's what we learned about cleaning TAG villa exteriors, what it actually costs, and which crews show up when the sand does.
Neighbor's Tip
- Post-sandstorm: book within 5-7 days, longer waits bake dust onto glass.
- Quarterly cadence works for most TAG villas; bump it up if your facade has a lot of glass.
- Always confirm insurance, water-fed pole reach, and ladder safety before booking, especially for 2-storey glass.
Two things gang up on TAG villas: shamal dust and tall double-height glazing. The UAE averaged 13 dust events per year between 2004 and 2023 (National Center of Meteorology, 2024). That's a lot of grit landing on your facade.
Dust is only half the story. Fine sand bonds to glass under sun and humidity, and etches it if you leave it too long. Add the 2-storey heights common in Harmony and Aura Gardens, and DIY with a squeegee just isn't safe.
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Professional crews use water-fed poles (deionized water, no streaks) or rope-access for taller stretches. They also know which detergents are safe on tinted glass and aluminum frames. We tried a hardware-store kit once. The streaks lasted six weeks until our next professional visit fixed it.
Crystal Clear DXB is the crew most Aura and Harmony neighbors point to first. They focus on exterior glass, full facades, and solar panels, that narrow scope is the reason their results are so consistent. They show up with water-fed poles up to 12 meters and a rope-access team for anything taller.
Service: External villa windows, glass facades, solar panel cleaning. Area coverage: All TAG sub-communities (Aura, Aura Gardens, Harmony, Elan). Best for: 2-storey villas, full glass facades, post-sandstorm rush jobs, solar arrays.
What You'll Pay (Crystal Clear DXB)
- Single-storey villa exterior glass: AED 350-600
- 2-storey villa exterior: AED 600-1,100
- Quarterly contract: AED 1,500-2,800 per visit (locked rate)
How to book: Response usually inside two hours on weekdays. They'll ask for villa type, storey count, and a quick photo of the facade before quoting.
Neighbor verdict: "Best for the glass-heavy villas. They're not the cheapest, but the streaks don't come back. We put them on a quarterly contract and forgot about windows for a year." (Aura resident, 5-bed villa, March 2026)
If you have solar panels, ask Crystal Clear to combine the visit. The marginal cost is small, and dirty panels can drop output 15-25% during dust season (NREL, 2023).
Endeavor Cleaning Service is the crew you call when exterior glass is one item on a longer list. They handle garden cleanup, deep interior cleans, and post-sandstorm exterior washes in the same visit. Less specialist than Crystal Clear, but excellent value if you're bundling.
Service: Garden + deep cleaning, post-sandstorm exterior, interior glass. Area coverage: All handed-over TAG sub-communities, plus surrounding Dubai South villas. Best for: Bundled jobs (interior + exterior), single-storey townhouses in Elan, post-handover deep cleans.
What You'll Pay (Endeavor Cleaning Service)
- Single-storey villa exterior: AED 350-550
- 2-storey villa exterior: AED 650-1,050
- Quarterly contract: AED 1,400-2,500 per visit
- Solar panel cleaning: AED 280-420 per panel set (when bundled)
- Post-sandstorm rush: add 30-40%
How to book: They reply quickly but their schedule fills fast after sandstorms, book within 24 hours of a shamal if you want a slot that week.
Neighbor verdict: "We had them do windows, garden, and a deep interior in one visit before guests arrived. Fair price, polite team, and the windows looked great." (Elan townhouse owner, February 2026)
Good to Know Endeavor's exterior team is solid on single-storey and standard 2-storey villas. For full curtain-wall facades or anything beyond standard pole reach, Crystal Clear DXB has more height equipment.
A 90-second checklist saves headaches later. Most home-service disputes come down to insurance or scope confusion. Ask these five questions on WhatsApp before you confirm a slot.
Screens are the most common surprise on the bill — they usually cost AED 15-30 extra per window.
Cadence depends on your villa height and glass surface area. Here's the rhythm we see across the handed-over sub-communities.
Quarterly is plenty. Single-storey or low 2-storey, less glass to cover. Budget AED 350-650 per visit.
Every 8 weeks works well. Taller glass collects more dust, and most homes have larger sliding doors facing the garden. Budget AED 600-1,000 per visit.
Monthly if you have a lot of floor-to-ceiling glass. Crystal Clear's monthly contract usually lands AED 1,800-2,800 per visit.
Wait 24-48 hours for the dust to fully settle, then book within 5-7 days. Dust left longer bakes onto glass under direct sun and humidity, making the next clean harder. Most TAG crews charge a 30-50% rush premium during the first 72 hours after a major shamal, and prices normalize within 10 days.
Usually no. Standard quotes cover external glass, frames, and sills. Screens add AED 15-30 per window because they need removal, vacuum, rinse, and re-fitting. Always ask up front — screen scope is the most common surprise at booking. Crystal Clear DXB and Endeavor both itemize screens clearly when you request it.
Yes, with the right gear. Water-fed poles reach 10-12 meters, which covers most TAG 2-storey villas. For full curtain walls or anything taller, professionals use rope-access certified by IRATA standards (IRATA International, 2024). Scaffolding is rarely needed for residential, and any crew suggesting it should also offer the pole-or-rope alternative first.
Yes. Solar panels need de-mineralized water and soft brushes, no detergent. Soaps leave residue that attracts more dust within days, and abrasive cloths scratch the anti-reflective coating. Dirty panels can drop output 15-25% in dust season (NREL, 2023). Ask if your cleaner is solar-certified, both providers above are, but confirm at booking.
Sandstorms aren't going anywhere. The two crews above cover the full TAG range — Crystal Clear DXB for glass-heavy and tall villas, Endeavor when you want exterior plus garden plus interior in one go. Get on a quarterly or 8-weekly contract and you'll stop noticing the dust altogether.
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