Insights

Insights

Practical, honest guides on renovating, fitting out and maintaining property in Dubai. How we quote, the approvals involved, and what to expect, from the team that does the work.

Villa renovation

How Much Does a Villa Renovation Cost in Dubai?

Wondering what a villa renovation costs in Dubai? Here is how we work out your number with a free site visit and an open, itemized BOQ. No surprises.

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Apartment renovation

Apartment Renovation in Dubai: Permits, NOCs and How It Works

Renovating an apartment in Dubai means building approvals. Here is how the Owners Association NOC and the Dubai Municipality permit work, and what we handle.

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Maintenance

What Does an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) Cover?

What does an AMC actually cover for a Dubai villa or apartment? Here is what a typical annual maintenance contract includes, the tiers, and how to choose.

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Office fit-out

Office Fit-Out in Dubai: A Practical Guide

Planning an office fit-out in Dubai? Here is how the process works, the approvals involved, and how to keep it turnkey from design to handover.

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Villa renovation

Villa Renovation in Emirates Living: Springs, Meadows and Lakes

Renovating a Springs, Meadows or Lakes villa? What owners in Emirates Living typically renovate, and how the DM permit and community NOC work.

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Apartment renovation

Apartment Renovation in Dubai: the NOC and Permit Process

Renovating a Dubai apartment? The Owners Association NOC and the Dubai Municipality permit, in the order they happen, and what we handle for you.

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Maintenance

AMC vs Ad-Hoc Maintenance: What an Annual Contract Actually Covers

Keep calling different handymen, or take an AMC? How an annual maintenance contract compares to ad-hoc maintenance in Dubai, and what it covers.

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Kitchen & bathroom

Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation in Dubai: Process and Finishes

Renovating a kitchen or bathroom in Dubai? The process, the finishes that matter, bespoke joinery, waterproofing, and the itemized BOQ.

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Have a project in mind? Let's talk.

Tell us about your villa, apartment or office. We set up a free site visit, handle the approvals, and quote it on an itemized BOQ.