Full turnkey villa renovation
Complete refurbishment of an existing villa: strip-out, structural corrections, new MEP, finishes, joinery, furniture and handover with a snag-free certificate.
- Design
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Turnkey villa renovation · Dubai · UAE
Villa renovation in Dubai, delivered turnkey since 2019
One contractor for the entire project — design, municipality approvals, demolition, MEP, finishing, joinery and furniture. Fixed price in the contract, weekly reporting, 24-month workmanship warranty.
Since 2019 · Licensed Dubai contractor · Works across the UAE
Free site visit anywhere in Dubai · Written estimate within 3–5 days
2019Working in Dubai since
180+Villas & homes delivered
24 moWorkmanship warranty
FixedPrice in the contract
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Fixed price, in writingPriced against a signed BOQ and drawings. Variations only on your written approval.
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In-house site teamsOur own foremen, MEP crews and finishers — not a chain of subcontractors.
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Approvals handledDubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA and developer NOC prepared and submitted by us.
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Weekly progress reportsPhoto and video updates plus a live schedule — built for owners living abroad.
What we do
Villa renovation services in Dubai
From a single bathroom to a complete rebuild of a 1,000 m² villa. Every scope below is delivered by the same team under one contract, one schedule and one point of responsibility.
Kitchen renovation
Closed kitchens opened up to the living area, new wet-point routing, extraction, stone worktops and cabinetry made in our own joinery workshop.
- Layout change
- Stone
- Cabinetry
Bathrooms & wet areas
Full re-waterproofing to Dubai Municipality standard, re-routed drainage, book-matched stone, concealed cisterns and hotel-grade shower systems.
- Waterproofing
- Marble
- Sanitary
Majlis & reception areas
Guest majlis, formal living and dining rooms — gypsum panelling, decorative ceilings, lighting scenes and bespoke seating to your own dimensions.
- Panelling
- Lighting
- Furniture
Extensions & facade
Room extensions, an additional floor, closed balconies, new cladding and windows — with structural drawings and full authority approval.
- Structure
- Cladding
- Windows
Pools & landscaping
New pools and pool refurbishment, plant rooms, decking, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, irrigation and landscape lighting — all under the same contract.
- Pool
- Hardscape
- Planting
MEP, joinery and everything behind the walls
The part of a renovation that decides whether the finish still looks new in five years: full rewiring and DEWA-compliant distribution, ducted AC replacement and duct cleaning, re-piping in PPR, smart-home and CCTV backbone, water treatment, and bespoke joinery produced in our own workshop rather than bought in.
- Electrical & DEWA
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Smart home
- Wardrobes
- Doors
- Wall panelling
Why owners choose us
Six years of villa renovation in Dubai, and the habits that came with it
We started in 2019 doing exactly what we do today — renovating private villas in Dubai. Everything below exists because a project once went wrong without it.
- 01 — Money
The price you sign is the price you pay
The contract is priced against a detailed BOQ and approved drawings. No open-ended "provisional sums". Any variation is quoted and approved in writing before a single worker touches it.
- 02 — People
Our own crews on your site
Foremen, electricians, plumbers, tilers and carpenters are on our payroll. Specialist trades are the exception, not the model — so quality and schedule stay under our control.
- 03 — Paperwork
Approvals are our job, not yours
Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA, developer and community NOCs, DEWA applications, security deposits and access permits — prepared, submitted and chased by our engineering office.
- 04 — Distance
Built for owners living abroad
Weekly photo and video reports, a live progress schedule, video walkthroughs on request, and procurement decisions confirmed over WhatsApp. You fly in for handover, not for site meetings.
- 05 — Quality
Hidden works checked before they disappear
Waterproofing flood tests, pressure tests on pipework, insulation and load checks, and photographic records of everything that will end up behind a wall — handed to you as a project file.
- 06 — After
24 months of warranty, and a team that answers
Workmanship warranty for two years plus manufacturer warranties on equipment. Callouts are handled by our own maintenance crew, usually within 48 hours.
How it works
From first call to keys — six clear stages
Typical timeline for a full turnkey renovation of a 500–700 m² villa. Partial scopes move faster; design and approvals overlap wherever the community allows it.
STEP 01
Site visit & brief
An engineer and a designer visit the villa, survey the existing structure and MEP, and go through what you want to change. You get an honest view of what the building will and will not allow.
Free · 1 daySTEP 02
Estimate & contract
A line-by-line BOQ with quantities, materials and unit rates — not a single lump sum. Once signed, that price is fixed and the payment schedule is tied to completed stages.
3–5 daysSTEP 03
Design & material selection
Layouts, 3D visualisations, MEP and joinery drawings, and a physical material board — stone, tiles, paint, ironmongery — signed off before procurement starts.
3–6 weeksSTEP 04
Approvals & mobilisation
Permit package to the relevant authority, developer NOC, deposits and site access. Site protection, waste management and working-hour compliance set up before demolition.
2–4 weeksSTEP 05
Construction & fit-out
Demolition, structure, MEP first fix, waterproofing and flood tests, finishes, second fix, joinery and furniture. Weekly reports, and site access for you at any time.
4–6 monthsSTEP 06
Snagging & handover
Joint inspection, a written snag list closed before signature, commissioning of all systems, as-built drawings, warranties and manuals handed over as one project file.
1–2 weeksSelected work
Villas we have renovated in Dubai
A cross-section of recent projects across Dubai communities — from a single-floor refresh to full structural rebuilds.
Budget guide
How much does villa renovation cost in Dubai?
Real 2026 ranges from our own projects, per square metre of renovated area, materials and labour included. Use them to size a budget — the binding figure comes from the BOQ after a site visit.
| Scope of work | Price, AED / m² | Typical duration |
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| Cosmetic refreshPaint, flooring, doors, light fittings, minor repairs | 1,200 – 1,800 | 4–8 weeks |
| Standard renovationAbove, plus bathrooms, kitchen, partial MEP and joinery | 1,800 – 2,600 | 2–4 months |
| Full turnkey renovationStrip-out, complete MEP, all wet areas, joinery, furniture | 2,600 – 3,800 | 4–6 months |
| Premium / bespokeImported stone, custom furniture, smart home, home cinema, spa | from 4,500 | 6–10 months |
| Extension / additional floorStructural works, new envelope, full authority approval | 3,200 – 5,000 | 5–9 months |
| Pool & landscapingNew pool, plant room, decking, planting and lighting | from AED 180,000 per pool | 6–14 weeks |
Ranges exclude authority fees, security deposits and VAT. Villas in older communities usually sit at the upper end because of drainage, waterproofing and electrical loads that no longer meet current standards.
Permits & compliance
Renovating legally in Dubai
Unpermitted work is the most expensive mistake a villa owner can make: stop-work notices, fines, refused DEWA connection and, at resale, a property that does not match its registered drawings. We handle the full package.
- Dubai Municipality building modification permit and completion certificate
- Trakhees approval for Nakheel communities — Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Park
- DDA approval inside Dubai Development Authority areas
- Developer and community NOC — Emaar, Nakheel, Meraas, Dubai Properties
- DEWA applications for load increase, disconnection and reconnection
- Structural drawings stamped by a licensed consultant for any load-bearing change
- Site insurance, security deposits, working-hour and waste-disposal compliance
Coverage
Villa communities we work in
We renovate across Dubai and travel to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for larger projects. These are the communities we work in most often, each with its own approval route and community rules we already know.
- Emirates Hills
- Palm Jumeirah
- Dubai Hills Estate
- Arabian Ranches
- Al Barari
- Jumeirah Islands
- Jumeirah Park
- Jumeirah Golf Estates
- The Meadows
- The Springs
- The Lakes
- Tilal Al Ghaf
- Damac Hills
- Nad Al Sheba Gardens
- Umm Suqeim
- Jumeirah 1–3
- Mirdif
- The Villa, Dubailand
- Victory Heights
- Al Furjan
Clients
What villa owners say
★★★★★
We were in London for almost the entire build. The weekly reports were detailed enough that we never felt out of control, and the final figure matched the contract to the dirham.
★★★★★
Two previous contractors told us the extension was impossible. This team came back with structural drawings and the municipality permit in five weeks, and built it.
★★★★★
What convinced me was the estimate — a real BOQ with quantities instead of one number on a page. Two years on, the only warranty call was a pool light.
Questions
Villa renovation in Dubai — frequently asked
How much does it cost to renovate a villa in Dubai?
Cosmetic refurbishment starts at around AED 1,200 per m². A full turnkey renovation with new MEP, kitchen and joinery typically runs AED 2,200–3,500 per m², and premium projects with imported stone and bespoke furniture go above AED 4,500 per m². A firm figure is issued after a free site visit and takes into account the villa's condition, the scope and the specification level.
How long does a villa renovation in Dubai take?
A partial renovation of a 4-bedroom villa takes about 8 to 12 weeks. A full turnkey renovation of a 500–700 m² villa usually takes 4 to 6 months on site, plus 3 to 6 weeks for design and 2 to 4 weeks for approvals, which run in parallel where the community allows it.
Do I need approvals to renovate a villa in Dubai?
Yes. Most works require a permit from Dubai Municipality or the relevant authority — Trakhees in Nakheel communities, DDA inside Dubai Development Authority areas — together with an NOC from the developer or community management. Structural changes, extensions, pools and any modification of MEP risers always require approval. We prepare and submit the full package on your behalf.
Can the price change after the contract is signed?
No. The contract price is fixed against a signed BOQ and drawings. It changes only if you request additional scope, and each variation is priced and approved in writing before the work starts.
Can you manage the project if I live abroad?
Yes. A large share of our clients are outside the UAE. You receive a weekly photo and video report, a live progress schedule, and video walkthroughs on request. Approvals, procurement and snagging are handled by our team, and you only need to be present for the final handover.
Do you provide a warranty on the works?
Yes — 24 months of workmanship warranty on all executed works, plus the manufacturer warranty on installed equipment such as air conditioning, pool plant and appliances. Warranty callouts are handled by our own maintenance team.
Do you work with the client's own designer?
Yes. We execute third-party designs as a main contractor, and we also produce the full design package in-house when there is no designer on the project. In both cases we take single-point responsibility for the site.
Can we live in the villa during the renovation?
For a full renovation we recommend vacating the villa, mainly because of demolition dust, MEP shutdowns and community working-hour rules. Partial works — one floor, a kitchen or bathrooms — can be phased and zoned so the rest of the house stays usable.
Free estimate
Tell us about your villa
Send the community, the approximate area and what you want to change. We will come back within one working day, and the site visit and written estimate cost you nothing.