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Your workplace is your strongest silent salesperson. At Fitout | Renovation Dubai, we design and deliver complete office fit out Dubai projects that turn empty shells and tired interiors into productive, brand-led commercial spaces. Established in 1984, our team has spent four decades helping businesses across Dubai and all seven emirates build offices that look exceptional, function flawlessly, and pass every authority approval the first time. From a single-floor startup suite to a multi-storey corporate headquarters, we manage the entire journey under one roof — concept, 3D design, demolition, construction, MEP, joinery, finishes and handover.
Whether you are relocating, refurbishing, expanding, or fitting out a brand-new commercial space, this page explains exactly how our office renovation and fit out service works, what it covers, what it costs in Dubai, and why companies across the UAE trust us with their most important asset — the place their people work every day.
Quick Answer: What is an office fit out in Dubai? An office fit out is the complete process of transforming a commercial space into a functional, finished workplace — covering design, civil and partition works, electrical, HVAC, flooring, ceilings, joinery, glass, painting and authority approvals. Fitout | Renovation Dubai is a single-source contractor delivering turnkey office fit out, renovation, remodeling and revamp services across Dubai and all seven emirates, with 25 in-house trades and 40+ years of experience. Typical office fit out costs in Dubai range from AED 60 to AED 250+ per square foot depending on category (basic, mid-range, or high-end), with most projects completed in 4 to 12 weeks. Get a free site visit and quote: call +971-50-366-5746 or request a quote online.
Choosing the right office fit out contractor in Dubai is one of the most important decisions a business makes. The wrong partner means delays, surprise costs, failed inspections, and a workplace that never quite works. We built our reputation on the opposite outcome: predictable timelines, transparent pricing, and finishes that hold up to daily commercial use.
Many “fit out companies” are actually middlemen who subcontract every trade. We are not. We self-perform 25 in-house trades including joinery, gypsum, flooring, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, stone works, metal works, MEP, glass and partitions. That means one accountable team, one point of contact, tighter quality control, and no finger-pointing between contractors when something needs fixing.
Since 1984 we have completed thousands of commercial and residential projects across the Emirates. We know the building regulations, the free-zone landlord requirements, the fit-out guidelines of Dubai’s major commercial towers, and the approval workflows of every relevant authority — so your project moves forward instead of stalling in paperwork.
Office fit outs in Dubai almost always require approvals from the building management, the relevant master developer or free zone, and government authorities. We prepare drawings, submit applications, and coordinate inspections on your behalf, so your team can stay focused on running the business while we handle the compliance.
You receive a detailed, itemised quotation before any work begins — no vague lump sums and no creeping extras. Every trade, material grade and milestone is documented so you know precisely what you are paying for and when.
A commercial office fit out is the sum of many specialist trades working in the right sequence. Below is the full scope we deliver in-house. Every item is available as part of a turnkey project or as a standalone service for a targeted office renovation or revamp.
Every successful renovation begins with a controlled, professional strip-out. Our demolition crews carefully dismantle existing partitions, suspended ceilings, flooring, redundant MEP, joinery and fixtures, protecting the base-build elements that must remain — slabs, columns, core walls, fire systems and landlord services. We work clean and quiet: dust-screened zones, floor and lift protection, after-hours and weekend scheduling for occupied buildings, and methodical segregation of materials. All debris is removed and disposed of responsibly through approved channels in line with Dubai Municipality waste regulations, with recyclable materials diverted wherever possible.
What this service includes:
Best for: Ideal when reconfiguring a leased floor, clearing a previous tenant’s fit out, or preparing a shell-and-core space for a fresh build.
Civil works form the structural backbone of your office. Before any finish goes on, the floor plate has to be reshaped to your approved layout — and that is precisely engineered work. Our civil team handles block work, plastering, screeding, waterproofing to wet areas, core cutting for new services, and minor structural alterations such as forming new openings or infilling redundant ones. We level, square and prepare every surface so that the finishing trades that follow — partitions, flooring, joinery — install fast, true and without costly rework. Wet areas like pantries and washrooms receive proper tanking and falls so they stay dry for the life of the fit out.
What this service includes:
Best for: Essential for converting raw shell-and-core units, relocating wet areas, or changing the footprint of an existing office.
Joinery is our heritage and our flagship trade — and it is what separates a generic office from a branded, premium workplace. In our own production facility our craftsmen manufacture made-to-measure pieces tailored to your exact dimensions, brand and budget. Because we design, build and install in-house, we control quality, finish and lead time from start to finish, rather than relying on third-party suppliers. From a statement reception desk that defines first impressions to floor-to-ceiling storage that keeps an open-plan floor tidy, bespoke joinery is where craftsmanship and brand identity meet. We work in veneer, laminate, lacquer, solid timber and acrylic, with concealed hardware from trusted brands.
What this service includes:
Best for: The single biggest driver of a high-end look — most impactful in receptions, boardrooms and executive suites.
The ceiling is the canvas that hides all the services and sets the acoustic tone of a room — and a crisp, well-detailed ceiling instantly signals a quality fit out. We install and finish every ceiling system used in commercial interiors, coordinating closely with the electrical, HVAC and fire trades so that lighting, diffusers, sprinklers and detectors sit in clean, considered positions. Cove lighting, floating rafts, bulkheads and multi-level detailing add architectural interest to receptions and boardrooms, while acoustic tile systems keep open-plan noise under control. Every ceiling is set out true and level, with neat shadow gaps and access where maintenance needs it.
What this service includes:
Best for: Sets the acoustic comfort of open-plan areas and the architectural drama of reception and meeting spaces.
Office floors take more punishment than almost any other surface, so specification matters as much as looks. We supply and install commercial-grade flooring matched to each zone’s traffic, acoustic and aesthetic needs — durable luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and carpet tile in workstation and circulation areas, statement porcelain or stone in reception, and raised access flooring where cable management and flexibility are priorities. We assess and prepare the subfloor first (screeding, moisture testing, levelling) because the best flooring fails on a poor base. The result is a quiet, comfortable, hard-wearing floor that still looks sharp years later.
What this service includes:
Best for: Choose acoustic carpet for focus areas, LVT for busy corridors, and stone or porcelain for high-impact receptions.
A modern office runs on power and data, and a clean, well-planned electrical installation is the difference between a flexible workspace and a tangle of trailing leads. Our licensed electricians deliver complete power and lighting installations executed to DEWA standards, coordinated tightly with your IT, AV and furniture layout so every desk, screen and meeting room has power and connectivity exactly where it is needed. We design energy-efficient LED lighting schemes with the right lux levels and colour temperatures for productivity, plus smart controls, occupancy sensors and daylight dimming to cut running costs. Emergency lighting, exit signage and life-safety circuits are all part of the scope.
What this service includes:
Best for: Plan power and data around the furniture layout early — retrofitting floor boxes later is costly and disruptive.
Paint is the most visible finish in any office and the one clients notice first, so a flawless result depends on preparation as much as application. We fill, sand, prime and seal surfaces before applying premium, low-odour emulsions, then add specialist finishes where they earn their place — washable and anti-bacterial coatings for high-touch areas, textured and metallic finishes for feature walls, and epoxy or PU coatings where durability matters. Precise brand-colour matching means your walls carry your corporate identity exactly, with crisp cut-in lines, even coverage and no patchiness. We schedule painting around drying times and ventilation so finishes cure properly and the office is ready on handover.
What this service includes:
Best for: Specify washable finishes in corridors and pantries — they keep high-traffic walls looking new for far longer.
Doors are touched hundreds of times a day, so they have to look right and keep working long after handover. We supply and install the full range of commercial doors and frames, then fit them with the correct ironmongery for each application — closers, locks, access-control integration, acoustic and fire seals. Fire-rated doors are supplied with the proper certification and intumescent seals to satisfy Dubai Civil Defence requirements; acoustic doors keep boardroom conversations private; and automatic and glass entrances make a confident first impression. Every door is hung true, gapped evenly and adjusted so it opens and closes smoothly and silently.
What this service includes:
Best for: Invest in quality closers and hinges — they are what stop doors sagging, slamming and rattling within a year.
Replacing serviceable furniture is wasteful and expensive — refinishing it is smart, sustainable and fast. In our spray booth we strip, repair and re-finish existing desks, cabinets, doors, panelling and meeting tables to match a new scheme, changing colour, sheen or texture without the cost and lead time of buying new. Re-lamination, re-spraying, lacquering and 2K PU coatings give a factory-quality finish that is far more durable than on-site painting. It is one of the most cost-effective ways to refresh an office during a revamp, and it keeps good furniture out of landfill.
What this service includes:
Best for: A budget-friendly revamp tactic — refinish existing storage and desks instead of replacing them.
Glass is the signature of the modern workplace: it brings daylight deep into the floor plate, makes spaces feel larger, and separates rooms without closing them off. We design, supply and install the full glazing scope — single and double-glazed frameless partitions, glass meeting-room fronts, glass doors, balustrades and switchable smart glass that turns from clear to private at the touch of a button. All glass is toughened or laminated safety glass, and we add manifestation, frosting and branded film for privacy and compliance. Double-glazed acoustic systems give you the openness of glass with the sound separation of a solid wall.
What this service includes:
Best for: Double-glazed glass partitions are the go-to for meeting rooms that need both daylight and confidentiality.
Partitions are the tool that turns a bare floor plate into a working office — defining offices, meeting rooms, phone booths, collaboration zones and circulation. We build the right partition for each purpose, balancing acoustic performance, fire rating, flexibility and cost. Solid drywall and gypsum partitions give privacy and a paint-ready finish; demountable and modular systems allow the office to be reconfigured later without major works; operable folding walls let a boardroom open into a training room; and acoustic partitions keep confidential conversations contained. We detail junctions to ceilings and glass carefully so the acoustic rating you pay for is actually delivered.
What this service includes:
Best for: Demountable systems pay off if you expect to reconfigure the office as the team grows.
Mirrors do quiet, useful work in an office — making washrooms feel larger, finishing wellness and prayer rooms, equipping gyms and end-of-trip facilities, and adding light and depth to reception features. We supply and install precision-cut, safety-backed mirrors with polished or bevelled edges, LED-integrated and anti-fog options, and bespoke shapes to suit the design. Every mirror is fixed flush, level and securely with concealed, corrosion-resistant fixings so it stays put and stays clean in humid environments.
What this service includes:
Best for: Safety-backed mirrors are essential in commercial washrooms and gyms for compliance and durability.
Custom metalwork gives an interior structure and a contemporary, architectural edge. In our metal workshop we fabricate and install steel and aluminium elements to the exact design — from the unseen framing and supports that hold partitions, claddings and feature walls together, to the decorative screens, handrails and staircases that become design statements in their own right. Powder-coated and brushed-metal finishes in brass, black, bronze and champagne tones are on-trend in premium receptions and add a tailored, high-end feel. Everything is fabricated to measure, finished in our workshop and installed precisely on site.
What this service includes:
Best for: Brass and black powder-coated screens are a popular way to add a luxury, architectural accent to receptions.
r in-house fabrication shop delivers it. We produce stainless steel, mild steel, brass, aluminium and powder-coated elements: clothing rails and bracketry, feature frames and screens, signage sub-frames, balustrades, canopies, shelf supports and bespoke display structures.
Working directly from your designer’s drawings, we cut, weld, finish and install metalwork to fine tolerances, in finishes ranging from brushed and mirror-polished steel to brass PVD and custom powder-coat colours — delivering that crisp, industrial-luxe detailing that elevates a concept.
What’s included
Why it matters: Custom metalwork delivers the precise, durable, designer-grade details that off-the-shelf fixtures simply cannot match.
Upholstery is where comfort, acoustics and brand colour come together. In-house we manufacture and re-upholster soft seating, banquettes, ottomans, headboards and acoustic wall and ceiling panels in commercial-grade fabrics, vinyls and leathers rated for heavy contract use. Acoustic upholstered panels do double duty — softening the look of a space while absorbing noise in busy open-plan and breakout areas. Because we make it ourselves, we can match your brand palette exactly and build pieces to fit awkward dimensions that off-the-shelf furniture cannot.
What this service includes:
Best for: Acoustic upholstered panels are an easy win for taming noise in open-plan and breakout zones.
Decorative wall panelling is one of the fastest ways to lift an interior from plain to premium. It adds warmth, texture and acoustic performance, and it is where many offices express their brand and personality. We install timber, veneer, MDF, fluted, fabric, leather, laminate and acoustic panelling, plus integrated media and brand walls in receptions. Panelling is also a practical finish — it hides services, protects walls in high-traffic areas, and can be engineered to absorb sound. Set out precisely with clean reveals and concealed fixings, it becomes the defining feature of reception and executive areas.
What this service includes:
Best for: A fluted-timber or brand-logo feature wall behind reception is the highest-impact upgrade per dirham.
Architectural vinyl wrapping transforms surfaces in a fraction of the time and cost of replacement, with almost no downtime. We apply durable, professional-grade wraps to doors, cabinetry, partitions, glass, columns, reception desks and even walls — changing colour, adding wood, marble or concrete textures, or applying branding and graphics. It is the ideal tool for a quick revamp, a leased space where you cannot make permanent changes, or refreshing furniture and joinery that is structurally sound but visually dated. Applied by skilled installers, the finish is seamless, washable and long-lasting.
What this service includes:
Best for: Perfect for leased offices and fast revamps where permanent changes aren’t allowed or aren’t worth the cost.
Nothing says premium quite like natural stone, and used well it becomes the centrepiece of a workplace. Our stone craftsmen work with marble, granite, quartz, porcelain slab and natural stone for reception counters, feature walls, flooring, pantry and vanity tops, and cladding. We handle the full process — templating on site, cutting, edge-profiling, polishing and installation — to deliver seamless joints, bookmatched veining and a flawless finish. We also advise on the right material for each use: hard-wearing quartz and porcelain for worktops and floors, and dramatic natural marble for low-traffic feature areas.
What this service includes:
Best for: A bookmatched stone reception wall or counter is the ultimate statement of a high-end head office.
Air quality and temperature have a direct, measurable effect on staff comfort and productivity, so HVAC is never an afterthought. We supply, modify, install and commission air-conditioning and ventilation systems sized and balanced for your reconfigured layout — extending or relocating ducted and VRF systems, adding fan-coil and fresh-air units, and fitting diffusers, grilles and controls. Reconfiguring an office almost always means the existing AC zoning no longer matches the new room layout, so we re-balance the system room-by-room to eliminate hot and cold spots. Proper fresh-air provision keeps CO₂ levels down and rooms feeling alert.
What this service includes:
Best for: Always re-balance AC to the new room layout — it’s the most common cause of post-fit-out comfort complaints.
Wherever an office has water — pantries, tea points, washrooms, wellness and shower rooms — it needs plumbing that is code-compliant and completely leak-free, because water problems are the most disruptive and damaging to discover after handover. Our plumbers deliver complete water-supply and drainage installations, water heaters, and the supply and fitting of sanitaryware and fixtures, all executed to Dubai Municipality and DEWA standards. We coordinate falls, traps and venting correctly, pressure-test before closing up, and finish wet areas to a high standard so they look good and perform reliably for years.
What this service includes:
Best for: Get pantries and washrooms pressure-tested before closing walls — fixing a leak afterwards means re-opening finishes.
Great offices are designed before they are built — and with photorealistic 3D you get to walk through yours before a single wall moves. Our designers start with your headcount, ways of working, brand and budget, then develop space plans, test-fits, mood boards and material selections, and turn them into realistic 3D visualisations. You experience the layout, finishes, lighting and flow, and refine every detail with us until it is exactly right. This is also where we align the design with reality — checking it against the building’s constraints, the MEP, the programme and the budget — so there are no expensive surprises during construction.
What this service includes:
Best for: Investing in design up front is the single best way to avoid costly changes once construction has started.
An office fit out in Dubai is only legal — and only insurable — once it has the right approvals, and the approval landscape varies by building, free zone and authority. We manage the entire compliance process for you: preparing fit-out drawings and method statements, submitting applications, paying and tracking fees, and coordinating inspections and final sign-offs. We work daily with building management teams, master developers, free-zone authorities and government bodies, so we know exactly what each one requires and how to move an application forward instead of letting it stall. You get a fully compliant, properly handed-over office without the paperwork landing on your desk.
What this service includes:
Best for: Approvals dictate the programme — starting them early is the key to hitting your move-in date.
No two businesses work the same way, so no two offices should look or function the same. Our team has delivered fit out and renovation projects for every category of commercial workspace in Dubai, including:
If your workspace is not listed above, it almost certainly still falls within our scope — talk to us and we will tailor a solution to your sector, building and budget.
A smooth fit out depends on a clear, well-managed process. Here is how we take your project from first conversation to the day your team moves in.
We visit your space, understand your headcount, brand, ways of working and budget, and assess the building’s base condition, services and landlord requirements.
Our designers translate the brief into layouts, material selections and photorealistic 3D visuals, refined with you until the design is exactly right.
You receive a transparent, itemised quotation. Once approved, we lock the scope, materials and programme.
We prepare and submit all drawings and applications to building management and the relevant authorities, securing permits before works begin.
Our in-house trades execute the project in sequence — demolition, civil, MEP, partitions, ceilings, flooring, joinery and finishes — under tight site supervision.
We conduct a thorough quality check, resolve every snag, secure final inspection sign-offs, and hand over a ready-to-occupy office, backed by our workmanship warranty.
As a UAE-wide office fit out and renovation company, we deliver projects throughout Dubai’s key commercial districts and across all seven emirates. Wherever your office is, our teams can reach it.
From a single office refurbishment to a multi-site rollout across emirates, we mobilise the right team and manage everything to a consistent standard.
Office fit out cost in Dubai depends on the size of the space, the quality of finishes, the complexity of MEP and joinery, and the building’s specific requirements. The tables below give realistic, Dubai-standard price ranges to help you budget. Every project receives a precise, itemised quotation after a site survey — these figures are indicative guidance, not a fixed quote.
| Fit Out Category | What It Includes | Indicative Rate (AED / sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic / Functional | Essential partitions, paint, basic ceiling, flooring & lighting | AED 60 – 110 |
| Mid-Range / Standard | Quality finishes, glass partitions, joinery, branded design | AED 110 – 180 |
| High-End / Premium | Bespoke joinery, stone, premium MEP, feature design & AV | AED 180 – 250+ |
| Office Size | Approx. Area | Indicative Project Range (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Small office | Up to 1,000 sq ft | AED 60,000 – 150,000 |
| Medium office | 1,000 – 3,000 sq ft | AED 150,000 – 450,000 |
| Large office | 3,000 – 8,000 sq ft | AED 450,000 – 1.2M |
| Corporate HQ | 8,000+ sq ft | AED 1.2M+ (project-based) |
| Service | Unit | Indicative Rate (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum / drywall partition | per sq m | AED 90 – 180 |
| Glass partition (frameless) | per sq m | AED 350 – 750 |
| Painting (supply & apply) | per sq m | AED 18 – 45 |
| Flooring – LVT / vinyl | per sq m | AED 60 – 160 |
| Suspended ceiling | per sq m | AED 80 – 200 |
| Bespoke joinery (reception desk) | per project | AED 6,000 – 30,000+ |
Note: All prices are indicative 2026 market guidance in UAE Dirhams (AED), exclusive of VAT, and vary with materials, scope and site conditions. Request a free site visit for an accurate, fixed quotation.
A premium office is only as good as the materials behind the finish. We work with established, widely available UAE and international supplier brands to specify durable, certified products for every trade — including names such as Jotun and Caparol for paints, Daikin for HVAC, Grohe for sanitaryware, Tarkett and Polyflor for flooring, Saint-Gobain and Knauf for gypsum and ceiling systems, and Häfele for architectural hardware. We match specification to your budget and always advise on the best value-for-performance option for each application.
Planning an office fit out in Dubai? These official resources are helpful for understanding building, safety and licensing requirements:
Office Fit-Out
Most office fit outs take between 4 and 12 weeks, depending on size and complexity. A small office can be completed in around 3 to 4 weeks, while a large corporate headquarters may take 10 to 16 weeks including design and authority approvals. After a site survey we provide a clear, milestone-based programme.
As a guide, basic fit outs start around AED 60–110 per sq ft, mid-range projects run AED 110–180 per sq ft, and high-end fit outs cost AED 180–250+ per sq ft. Your final price depends on finishes, joinery, MEP and the building's requirements.
Yes. We prepare and submit all drawings and applications and coordinate inspections with building management, master developers, free zones and government authorities including Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence and DEWA. Approvals are fully managed as part of our turnkey service.
Absolutely. For occupied offices we plan phased works, after-hours and weekend scheduling, dust and noise control, and clear safety segregation so your team can keep operating with minimal disruption.
Yes. We are a complete design-and-build company. Our in-house designers provide space planning, material selection and photorealistic 3D visuals, then our own trades deliver the construction — one accountable team from concept to handover.
Yes. We deliver office fit out and renovation projects across all seven emirates, including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain, as well as multi-site rollouts.
Yes. All our fit out and renovation work is backed by a workmanship warranty, and we provide aftercare support following handover. Manufacturer warranties also apply to supplied products and systems.
Definitely. A targeted revamp — repainting, vinyl wrapping, furniture refinishing, new flooring, lighting upgrades or a reception refresh — can transform an office at a fraction of a full fit out cost. We tailor the scope to your budget.
Dubai’s single-source fit-out and renovation specialists since 1984. 25+ in-house trades delivering residential and commercial interiors across all seven emirates.