The Property Masters is a Dubai-based fit-out company delivering interior fit-out works across all seven emirates. We bring design, joinery, MEP coordination, on-site build and statutory approvals under a single accountable partner — so you are not left chasing a designer, a contractor and a permits agent who each blame the other. Founded in 2025, fully licensed and certified, and working in line with ISO 9001 principles, we treat every fit-out as a contract to finish on scope, on standard and on time, backed by a 12-month defects-liability warranty in line with UAE market practice.
What "fit-out works" actually covers
A fit-out turns a bare or existing space into a finished, usable interior. In Dubai this typically spans demolition, partitioning, ceilings, flooring, joinery, painting, lighting, HVAC and plumbing. Fit-outs are commonly graded by depth:
- Shell-and-core to Cat A — base building services, raised floors, basic finishes
- Cat B / full fit-out — the bespoke interior: layout, joinery, branding, MEP to your needs
- Refurbishment / strip-out and rebuild — reworking an occupied or dated space
We handle all three for homes, villas, apartments, offices, retail and F&B. Where a project is design-led, our in-house design and build teams work from the same brief — removing the gap where most fit-outs lose time and money.
Why a single accountable partner matters in Dubai
- Coordination gaps are the expensive failures — when the designer's drawings don't match what the contractor priced, or the approvals agent submits the wrong drawing set, the client absorbs the delay
- One programme, one contact, one warranty — because we own design, fit-out, joinery, maintenance and facilities management in one company, there is one party responsible for the result
Building for the Dubai climate
Dubai's heat and humidity are unforgiving on interiors. Cheap fit-outs fail within a year because of:
- Joinery and veneers — can warp or delaminate when moisture-resistant boards and proper edge-sealing are skipped; we use moisture-resistant substrates in kitchens, bathrooms and any wet zone
- Adhesives and finishes — must be rated for high ambient temperatures; the wrong glue line fails silently behind a panel
- Movement and expansion — large floor and stone runs need correct jointing so cracking doesn't appear after the first summer
- Air-conditioning interfaces — condensation, sealing and airflow are designed in, not patched later
Approvals: we handle DM, Trakhees, DEWA and Civil Defence
In Dubai, fit-out works generally require authority approval before you start and a completion certificate at the end.
Authority by jurisdiction
- Dubai Municipality (DM) — mainland units
- Trakhees — many free-zone and master-developer areas (the regulatory arm under Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation)
- Developer NOC — your community or developer may add its own fit-out NOC
Typical approval flow
- Secure the landlord/developer NOC
- Submit drawings to DM or Trakhees for approval
- Coordinate DEWA for electrical/water connection and inspection
- Obtain the completion certificate on handover
For commercial, retail and F&B fit-outs, Civil Defence review for fire detection, suppression and means of escape is required — plus any further food-safety or retail authorities. We prepare the drawing sets, make the submissions and manage the inspections so your space is handed over legally and can actually be occupied.
A typical fit-out programme
- Brief and site survey — measure, photograph and confirm constraints
- Design and specification — layouts, finishes, MEP and a transparent BOQ
- Approvals — NOC, DM/Trakhees submission, DEWA and (where needed) Civil Defence
- Procurement and joinery — long-lead items ordered early to protect the date
- Site works — demolition, MEP first-fix, partitions, ceilings, finishes, joinery, second-fix
- Snagging and handover — defects list closed, completion certificate, warranty issued
Timelines vary with scope and authority turnaround; we give you a realistic programme up front rather than an optimistic one we cannot keep.
What drives the cost of a fit-out
- Essential band — from AED 250 per sq ft
- Premium band — from AED 450 per sq ft
- Luxury band — from AED 800 per sq ft
All starting points before 5% VAT and a typical ~10% contingency. Villas carry a higher multiplier than apartments; offices sit between. Use our cost calculator for an indicative figure, then we confirm a fixed price after a free site visit.
Built to be maintained
Because we also run facilities management, we build interiors that are serviceable — accessible MEP, sensible material choices and a building you can actually look after. Explore the full interior design hub, our kitchen remodeling service, or commercial interior design for offices, retail and F&B.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a fit-out company in Dubai actually do?
A fit-out company converts a bare or existing space into a finished interior — partitions, ceilings, flooring, joinery, MEP (electrical, HVAC, plumbing), finishes and styling. We also manage the statutory approvals and hand over a completed, legally occupiable space. As a design-and-build firm we cover the design stage too, so the drawings and the build come from one team.
Do you handle Dubai Municipality, Trakhees and DEWA approvals?
Yes. We prepare the drawing sets and manage submissions through the relevant authority — Dubai Municipality for most mainland units or Trakhees for many free-zone and master-developer areas — plus the landlord/developer NOC, DEWA coordination and, for commercial spaces, Civil Defence fire-safety review. We see the process through to the completion certificate.
How much does a fit-out cost per square foot in Dubai?
As an indicative guide our bands start from AED 250/sq ft (Essential), AED 450/sq ft (Premium) and AED 800/sq ft (Luxury), before 5% VAT and a typical ~10% contingency. Villas carry a higher multiplier than apartments and offices sit in between. Final pricing is fixed after a free site visit.
How long does a fit-out take?
It depends on scope and authority turnaround. A straightforward apartment refresh can complete in weeks; a full office, retail or F&B fit-out involving multiple authorities takes longer because of approvals and procurement lead times. We give you a realistic programme at the start.
Why does the Dubai climate matter for a fit-out?
Heat and humidity are hard on interiors. Joinery and veneers can warp or delaminate if moisture-resistant boards and proper sealing are skipped, adhesives must be rated for high temperatures, and large floor and stone runs need correct movement joints. We specify for the environment so the finish lasts beyond the first summer.
Is the fit-out covered by a warranty?
Yes. Our fit-out works are covered by a workmanship and defects-liability warranty in line with UAE market practice, with a 12-month defects-liability period as standard. Because we also offer ongoing maintenance and facilities management, the same team can support the space after handover.
Can you do both the design and the build?
Yes — we are a design-and-build firm. Running design and construction under one accountable partner removes the costly gap between what is drawn and what is priced, which is where many Dubai fit-outs lose time and budget.