Kitchen Renovation & Remodeling in Dubai

A kitchen renovation in Dubai is rarely just a new set of cabinets. Between summer heat that warps poorly specified joinery, humidity that lifts laminate edges, and the plumbing, electrical and gas works that often need building-management and DEWA sign-off, a remodel here has more moving parts than most homeowners expect. The Property Masters is a Dubai-based interior design and fit-out company serving all seven emirates, and we run kitchen remodels as a single accountable project — design, materials, fit-out and aftercare under one roof. For a tailored figure, use our cost calculator or request a free site visit.

Kitchen Renovation Built for Dubai Homes

We renovate kitchens in Dubai apartments and villas: new layout, cabinetry, worktops, appliances, plumbing and electrics, with the approvals handled for you. Here is what we do about the things that make a kitchen here different.

Heat and humidity. Heat and air-conditioning cycles make materials move. We specify moisture-resistant boards, quality edge-banding and rated hardware, so carcasses do not swell and veneers do not lift. The cheapest cabinet is the one you replace in three years.

Water, plumbing and electrical. A kitchen packs your services into one room. Moving a sink or adding an island is the work most likely to trigger building rules and authority approvals, so we check what your plan needs before we price it.

Apartments and villas. In an apartment we work within the building's risers and the owners-association fit-out rules. A villa gives you more freedom and more services to plan, so the scope is larger. We survey first and quote against what we find.

Our Kitchen Renovation Process

  1. Consultation and free site visit — accurate measurement turns a "starts from" number into a fixed, honest quote.
  2. Design and material selection — layout, 3D visuals and a material schedule to approve before anything is ordered.
  3. Approvals and documentation — where works touch plumbing, electrical or gas, we handle approvals (see below).
  4. Strip-out and fit-out — old kitchen removed, first-fix services, then cabinetry, worktops, appliances and finishes, with site protection and waste removal included.
  5. Snagging, handover and aftercare — we resolve snags and hand over; the same team can maintain it afterwards via kitchen plumbing maintenance.

Materials: Choosing for the Climate

Worktops are where most budgets are won or lost. Quartz is the durable, low-maintenance all-rounder; porcelain (sintered stone) adds heat and scratch resistance; natural stone such as marble is beautiful but porous and needs sealing. For carcasses we favour moisture-resistant board. Good ventilation and a properly specified extractor matter more here than in cooler climates. For a fully fitted system see our modular kitchen page; for wider works, fit-out works.

What Drives the Cost

  • Layout changes — keeping plumbing and electrics in place is far cheaper than relocating them
  • Cabinetry quality and quantity — material, hardware and run length
  • Worktop choice — quartz, porcelain and natural stone sit at very different price points
  • Appliances — integrated appliances add joinery cost
  • Property type — villa works typically run higher per square foot

As an indicative guide, our turnkey interior fit-out tiers start from AED 250 per sq ft (Essential), AED 450 (Premium) and AED 800 (Luxury), excluding 5% VAT and before a typical contingency, with villas estimated higher. Kitchens are highly project-dependent, so we give a fixed price after the free site visit. When the kitchen is one room in a whole-home renovation, we can scope it together with the bathroom renovation and the rest of an apartment renovation under one programme. Model a ballpark with our cost calculator.

Approvals: DM, Trakhees, DEWA and Your Building

Purely cosmetic swaps usually need no approval. But once works touch plumbing, drainage, electrical load or gas, you may need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and approval from Dubai Municipality — or Trakhees in free-zone communities — plus DEWA coordination, and the building's owners-association or developer approval for apartments. Requirements vary by community and scope, so we assess your case and, where needed, prepare and submit the approvals on your behalf.

Why The Property Masters

Founded in 2025 and based in Dubai, we are a fully licensed interior design and fit-out company, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified, across all seven emirates. Our fit-out work is backed by a workmanship and defects-liability warranty in line with standard UAE market practice. Call +971 50 928 5264 or explore our full interior design services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a kitchen renovation cost in Dubai?

It depends on size, layout changes, cabinetry and worktop choice, and whether it is an apartment or villa. As an indicative guide, our turnkey fit-out tiers start from AED 250 per sq ft (Essential), AED 450 (Premium) and AED 800 (Luxury), excluding 5% VAT and before a contingency allowance, with villas estimated higher. We give you a fixed price after a free site visit rather than an estimate that changes later.

Do I need approvals to renovate my kitchen in Dubai?

Cosmetic changes such as new doors, worktops or paint usually do not. But once works touch plumbing, drainage, electrical load or gas, you may need an NOC and approval from Dubai Municipality or Trakhees (in free-zone communities), plus DEWA coordination and your building's owners-association or developer approval. We assess your case and handle the submissions where approvals are needed.

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

A straightforward like-for-like replacement can take a few weeks, while a full remodel with layout changes, relocated services and approvals takes longer. Authority approvals, when required, are the main variable, so we begin them early and confirm a realistic written programme before work starts.

Which worktop is best for a Dubai kitchen?

Quartz is the popular all-rounder for its durability and low maintenance. Porcelain (sintered stone) adds heat and scratch resistance. Natural stone such as marble is beautiful but porous and needs sealing and care. We recommend based on how you cook and your budget during design.

Do you supply the appliances, or do I?

Either works. We can supply and integrate appliances as part of the project, or fit appliances you have chosen yourself. Integrated appliances add some joinery cost, which we set out clearly in your quote.

Can you remodel a kitchen in an apartment?

Yes. Apartment kitchens are constrained by the building's risers and the developer's original layout, and most buildings require owners-association or developer fit-out approval. We work within those rules, handle the approvals, and design the best layout your building allows.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes. Our fit-out work is backed by a workmanship and defects-liability warranty in line with standard UAE market practice. As a single accountable partner that also offers maintenance, the same team that builds your kitchen can keep it maintained afterwards.

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