Mosquitoes in Dubai
Culicidae
Free DM service · 4 working days- Size
- About 3–7 mm
- Moves
- Flies
- Bites or stings
- Bites
- Season
- More after rain
- Where you'll see them
- Garden, Balcony, Drains, Outdoors, Bedroom
Short answer
- Numbers rise after rain, when eggs hatch in standing water. The Municipality treats breeding sites, sets traps and releases larva-eating fish after heavy rain.
- Covered by the free service for residents, stated response 4 working days (Khaleej Times, Nov 2024). Report standing water on 800900.
Signs of mosquitoes
- Bites at dawn and dusk
- Larvae wriggling in standing water, plant trays or drains
- More insects a week or two after rain
If you have a fever after mosquito bites, see a doctor.
Does Dubai Municipality treat mosquitoes for free?
Covered by the free service for residents, stated response 4 working days (Khaleej Times, Nov 2024). Report standing water on 800900. Read how the free service works.
Flats and villas
| Home | What's different |
|---|---|
| Flat | In flats, the usual breeding spots are balcony plant trays, drains and blocked AC drip pipes, plus water in shared areas you may need to report. |
| Villa | In villas, gardens, irrigation, water features and pool areas give mosquitoes more places to breed after rain. |
How to keep them out
- Check balconies, gardens and roofs for standing water after rain
- Change pet and bird water daily
- Cover water tanks and containers
- Keep gutters and drains clear so water can run away
- Fit screens to windows and doors
Guides that cover mosquitoes
- Dubai Municipality free pest control: who qualifies and how
- Mosquitoes after rain in Dubai: what to do and who to call
- Dubai Municipality activates rain plan with mosquito controls
Questions people ask
Does Dubai Municipality treat mosquitoes for free?
Yes. Mosquitoes are covered by the free service for residents, with a stated response of 4 working days. You can also report standing water on 800900.
Why are there more mosquitoes after rain in Dubai?
Eggs hatch in standing water left behind by rain. After the heavy storms of 2024 and 2026, the Municipality treated breeding sites and released larva-eating fish.
Who else can I report mosquito breeding sites to?
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has a mosquito hotline on 8003050 for stagnant water and breeding sites.
Should I worry about dengue in Dubai?
Reports say dengue cases in Dubai are extremely rare. If you have a fever after mosquito bites, see a doctor.
General information only. If you hire a company, check it is on Dubai Municipality's approved list, and ask for written safety instructions before treatment.
Sources
- Dubai: Got mosquitoes in your home? How to apply for free Municipality pest control service (Khaleej Times, Nov 2024)
- Biting back: Dubai authorities unleash predatory fish to curb rise in mosquitoes after heavy rain (The National, 2 Apr 2026)
- UAE faces increase in pests after spells of heavy rain (The National, 14 Apr 2026)
- UAE: Notice more mosquitoes? Report sightings and breeding sites, residents told (Khaleej Times, May 2024)
- Dubai activates proactive response plans for rainy weather (Gulf Today, 22 Oct 2026)