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Fitout | Renovation Dubai turns empty shells and tired dining rooms into restaurants and cafes that fill tables and build a brand. Operating across the UAE since 1984, we deliver complete, turnkey restaurant fit-out Dubai projects — from the first 3D concept to municipality handover — with all 21 trades managed under one roof. Whether you are launching a specialty coffee shop in Dubai Marina, a fine-dining destination on Sheikh Zayed Road, or a quick-service outlet in a Sharjah mall, we plan, build, and hand over a space that is licence-ready, on budget, and on time.
Quick Answer A restaurant fit-out in Dubai is the full process of converting a raw or existing space into a working dining venue — covering demolition, civil works, MEP (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), kitchen infrastructure, joinery, finishes, furniture, and authority approvals. Fitout | Renovation Dubai delivers all of this as a single turnkey package. Typical cafe and casual-dining fit-outs run AED 400–800 per sq ft, mid-range restaurants AED 700–1,200 per sq ft, and fine-dining concepts AED 1,500–3,500+ per sq ft. Most projects complete in 8–16 weeks, with kitchen-heavy builds taking up to 24 weeks.
Restaurants are the most demanding category of commercial fit-out in the UAE. They combine heavy kitchens, strict food-safety and fire-safety rules, tight landlord handover deadlines, and a guest experience that has to look flawless from day one. After four decades and hundreds of hospitality projects, we have built our entire process around those pressures.
No two food concepts share the same blueprint. A 30-cover specialty coffee shop and a 300-cover banquet hall demand completely different layouts, kitchen loads, ventilation, and finishes. We fit out and renovate every category of food-and-beverage venue in the UAE, including:
If it serves food or drink in the UAE, we have built it — standalone units, mall tenancies, hotel outlets, community-centre cafes, and rooftop destinations alike.
This is what “turnkey” actually means. Every trade below is delivered, sequenced, and quality-checked by Fitout | Renovation Dubai — so your restaurant fit-out Dubai project never stalls waiting for an outside contractor to show up. For each trade we set out what the work covers, the options we offer, exactly what is included, and why it matters in a working F&B venue.
Every successful renovation starts with a clean, safe, and properly stripped shell. Our crews carry out controlled, methodical demolition of redundant kitchens, partitions, ceilings, flooring, joinery, and old MEP services — protecting the structure, the landlord’s base build, and neighbouring tenants throughout. We then sort, load, and remove all debris to Dubai Municipality-approved disposal sites, with full waste-transfer documentation for your records.
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Why it matters: A clean strip-out prevents nasty surprises (hidden leaks, dead cabling, asbestos-era materials) that derail budgets once the build is underway.
Civil works form the structural and hygienic backbone of a compliant restaurant. We handle block work, plastering, screeding, waterproofing, kitchen plinths, ramps, raised floors, grease-trap pits, drainage falls, and the structural openings that reshape a space. Wet areas and kitchens are built to Dubai Municipality drainage and hygiene standards, with tanking and accurate floor gradients that keep water moving the right way.
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Why it matters: Get the falls and waterproofing wrong and a kitchen will fail inspection — and flood. This invisible trade is where compliance is won or lost.
Bespoke joinery is where a food brand becomes physical. Our own UAE workshop manufactures bar and service counters, host and POS stations, banquette frames, display and back-bar units, feature shelving, wine walls, and full custom cabinetry. We work in laminate, veneer, solid surface, lacquer, and melamine, cutting and assembling to your approved 3D design so every unit matches the drawings and — for multi-site brands — every branch matches the last.
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Why it matters: Joinery is the single biggest driver of perceived quality and brand identity. In-house manufacture keeps detailing tight and rollouts consistent.
Ceilings set the mood and quietly carry the services. We install suspended grids, plasterboard bulkheads, curved and coffered features, exposed-industrial treatments, baffle and acoustic rafts, and stretch ceilings — always with planned access panels for exhaust, fire, and AC maintenance. Acoustic options tame the noise of a busy room so guests can actually hear each other.
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Why it matters: The ceiling hides the messiest services in any restaurant; smart access planning saves thousands in future maintenance call-outs.
Restaurant flooring has to be beautiful out front and bullet-proof in the back. We supply and lay porcelain, natural stone, and large-format tiles in the dining room, and non-slip epoxy, quarry tiles, and seamless resin in kitchens and wet areas — always matching the slip-resistance (R-rating) and hygiene standards F&B spaces demand. We also offer microcement, engineered timber, and luxury vinyl tile (LVT).
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Why it matters: Kitchens legally need slip-resistant, washable, coved flooring. We spec the right R-rating so safety and inspection are never an afterthought.
A restaurant places heavy, specialised demands on its electrics. Our qualified technicians deliver DB boards, dedicated power and lighting circuits, three-phase kitchen-equipment loads, emergency lighting, exit signage, data and POS cabling, and full feature and ambient lighting schemes. Everything is designed, installed, and tested to DEWA regulations and inspection requirements.
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Why it matters: Under-sized power planning is a top cause of opening delays. We load-balance for every fryer, oven, and chiller from day one.
Paint is the largest visible surface in any venue, so finish quality is everything. We carry out full surface preparation, crack repair, priming, and finishing in washable, food-safe, and decorative coatings — matte, satin, eggshell, textured, metallic, and specialist anti-bacterial and anti-mould systems engineered for the humidity and traffic of UAE dining and kitchen environments.
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Why it matters: Standard emulsion peels and stains in a humid kitchen. Specifying the right washable, mould-resistant system protects both hygiene and looks.
Doors in an F&B venue are a compliance item, not just a finish. We supply and install entrance and shopfront doors, kitchen swing doors, fire-rated and self-closing doors, acoustic doors for private rooms, cold-room doors, and automatic sliding entrances — each with the correct ironmongery, vision panels, closers, and fire ratings for restaurant use.
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Why it matters: Civil Defence scrutinises fire-door ratings and self-closers closely; the wrong door spec is a guaranteed inspection failure.
A full re-spray transforms tired furniture for a fraction of replacement cost. In our controlled spray booth we strip, prime, and refinish tables, chairs, counters, bar fronts, and feature pieces in any colour or sheen — ideal for refreshing a brand palette, reviving solid timber, or unifying mismatched stock during a renovation.
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Why it matters: Re-spraying existing furniture is one of the fastest, lowest-cost ways to revamp a venue without closing for a full re-fit.
Glass opens up a space and signals quality. We fabricate and install toughened and laminated glass partitions, frameless and framed shopfronts, glazed wine and chiller displays, balustrades, dividers, and printed feature panels. Options include clear, low-iron, frosted, tinted, fluted, and digitally printed glass to suit any concept.
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Why it matters: All restaurant glass must be safety-rated. We supply certified toughened / laminated units that keep guests and staff protected.
Smart zoning turns a single room into a flexible, profitable venue. We build gypsum, glazed, demountable, and acoustic partitions to separate dining areas, private rooms, kitchens, and back-of-house — balancing openness with privacy and sound control, and installing fire-rated partition systems wherever regulations require a compartment line.
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Why it matters: Fire-compartment partitions between the kitchen and dining room are a code requirement — we build them right and document the rating.
Mirrors expand small spaces, bounce light, and create signature backdrops. We supply and install antique, bronze, smoked, grey, and clear mirror in feature walls, back-bar panels, columns, and ceilings — with safety backing and concealed fixing for a clean, premium finish that photographs beautifully.
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Why it matters: In compact cafes and lounges, a well-placed mirror wall can visually double the space and lift the whole guest experience.
Custom metalwork delivers both heavy-duty function and high-end style. Our fabricators produce stainless and mild-steel kitchen counters, shelving, exhaust canopies, railings, screens, pergolas, signage frames, and decorative features — finished in brushed stainless, brass, bronze, and powder-coated colours to match your design language.
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Why it matters: Commercial kitchens demand food-grade stainless steel; in the dining room the same workshop delivers the brass and bronze statement details.
Seating comfort and durability shape how long guests stay — and spend. We upholster banquettes, booths, dining chairs, bar stools, and headboards in commercial-grade, fire-retardant, easy-clean fabrics, faux leather, and vinyl. We colour-match to your brand and specify materials engineered to survive spills, scrubbing, and constant turnover.
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Why it matters: Domestic-grade fabric fails fast in a restaurant. Fire-retardant, wipe-clean commercial textiles keep seating compliant and presentable.
Paneling adds warmth, texture, and acoustic comfort while creating standout feature walls. We install timber, fluted, slatted, WPC, fabric-wrapped, acoustic, and 3D paneling, plus PVC and hygienic cladding for back-of-house. The right paneling instantly lifts a room from plain to memorable — and softens noise in the process.
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Why it matters: Acoustic paneling is a quiet upgrade guests feel but never see — it is the difference between a buzzing room and an exhausting one.
Vinyl wrapping is the fastest, most cost-effective way to refresh surfaces without ripping them out. We apply architectural and printed vinyl to counters, columns, doors, fridges, walls, and furniture — ideal for brand rollouts, seasonal refreshes, franchise re-skins, and renovations on a tight timeline or budget.
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Why it matters: A brand can re-skin an entire outlet overnight with vinyl — perfect for franchisees who can’t afford to close for a full re-fit.
Natural and engineered stone delivers the durable luxury that hospitality demands. We supply, template, cut, and install marble, granite, quartz, and engineered surfaces for countertops, tabletops, bar tops, cladding, and feature walls — sealed and finished to resist the heat, moisture, acids, and heavy use of a working restaurant.
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Why it matters: Bar and prep surfaces take relentless punishment; engineered quartz offers the stone look with the resilience a busy venue needs.
HVAC is the make-or-break trade in any restaurant. We design and install air conditioning, fresh-air supply, kitchen exhaust and make-up air, grease ducting, and pressure-balanced ventilation — keeping the dining room comfortable, the kitchen compliant, and cooking odours contained. Every system is engineered to Dubai Civil Defence and Municipality standards and properly commissioned before handover.
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Why it matters: Poor kitchen exhaust pushes heat and smell into the dining room and fails Civil Defence. Correct extraction design is non-negotiable.
Behind every kitchen and washroom is a network that has to perform flawlessly. We install complete water-supply and drainage systems: kitchen sinks, dishwash and wash-up areas, grease traps, water heaters, floor drains, gas and water connections, and bathroom plumbing — all built to Dubai Municipality and DEWA codes with the gradients, traps, and access points inspectors look for.
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Why it matters: Grease traps and correct drainage falls are mandatory for food-safety approval — we build them to pass first time.
Great restaurants are designed twice — once on screen, once on site. Before a single wall moves, our designers translate your concept, menu, and brand into photorealistic 3D visuals, detailed space plans, mood boards, and full material schedules. We optimise covers per square metre, guest and staff flow, and kitchen efficiency, then issue the coordinated drawings that drive both construction and authority approvals.
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Why it matters: Designing in 3D first catches costly clashes on screen — not on site — and maximises paying covers in every square metre.
A finished venue cannot legally trade until it is signed off. We prepare and submit all drawings, NOCs, and applications to Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, DEWA, food-safety authorities, and mall or landlord management on your behalf — then manage every inspection through to the completion certificate that lets you open your doors.
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Why it matters: We have decades of relationships and know-how with UAE authorities — the difference between approval in days and resubmission for weeks.
A predictable process is how we protect your opening date. Here is exactly how a Fitout | Renovation Dubai project runs from enquiry to handover:
Opening a restaurant in the UAE is as much a regulatory exercise as a construction one. A beautiful venue that fails inspection cannot trade. We manage the full compliance chain so your fit-out is approved the first time:
Pricing depends on the concept, the size of the space, the base condition of the shell, the finish level, and how kitchen-heavy your operation is. The figures below reflect current Dubai market standards and are intended as planning guidance — we issue a fixed, itemised quotation after surveying your unit.
| Concept type | Finish level | Indicative rate (AED / sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe / coffee shop / kiosk | Basic – mid | 400 – 800 |
| QSR / fast food | Mid | 500 – 900 |
| Casual & family dining | Mid-range | 700 – 1,200 |
| Specialty / themed restaurant | Mid – premium | 1,000 – 1,800 |
| Fine dining / hospitality / lounge | Luxury | 1,500 – 3,500+ |
| Venue | Approx. area | Indicative total (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Compact cafe / kiosk | 50 sqm (~540 sq ft) | 250,000 – 500,000 |
| Standard cafe / QSR | 100 sqm (~1,080 sq ft) | 500,000 – 1,000,000 |
| Casual dining restaurant | 150 sqm (~1,600 sq ft) | 1.2M – 2.4M |
| Mid-large restaurant | 300 sqm (~3,200 sq ft) | 2.5M – 4.5M |
| Fine-dining flagship | 400 sqm+ (~4,300 sq ft+) | 4.5M – 8M+ |
| Service | Indicative range (AED) |
|---|---|
| 3D design & consultation | 70 – 400 / sq ft (or fixed package) |
| Authority approval coordination | 8,000 – 30,000+ per project |
| Kitchen exhaust & HVAC package | From 350 / sq ft of kitchen |
| Joinery & custom counters | From 1,800 / linear metre |
| Vinyl wrap refresh | From 90 / sq ft |
| Furniture painting / re-spray | From 120 per chair / unit |
Note: All figures are indicative 2026 Dubai-market guidance, exclusive of VAT, and subject to final survey, design scope, and material selection. Imported finishes, premium kitchen equipment, and complex MEP raise the per-square-foot rate.
Restaurants live and die on durability. We specify trusted regional and international brands chosen to survive the heat, grease, and footfall of UAE hospitality:
From flagship destinations to neighbourhood high streets, we deliver restaurant and cafe fit-outs in every commercial district in Dubai — and across all seven emirates.
Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, JBR, JLT, DIFC, Sheikh Zayed Road, Deira, Bur Dubai, Al Quoz, Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, City Walk, Dubai Hills, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Silicon Oasis, DIP, Al Barsha, The Greens, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Creek Harbour, Palm Jumeirah, Mirdif, International City, Motor City, JVC, and Expo City Dubai.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain — including malls, hotels, community centres, and standalone units in Al Ain and the Northern Emirates.
Restaurant & Cafe Fit-Out
Most cafe and casual-dining fit-outs complete in 8–12 weeks. Larger or kitchen-heavy restaurants and fine-dining venues can take 16–24 weeks. We confirm a fixed programme after the site survey and design freeze.
As a guide, cafes and QSRs run AED 400–800 per sq ft, mid-range restaurants AED 700–1,200 per sq ft, and fine-dining concepts AED 1,500–3,500+ per sq ft. The final figure depends on size, finish level, and kitchen complexity.
Yes. Authority approval is one of our 21 in-house services. We prepare and submit all drawings and applications to Municipality, Civil Defence, DEWA, and food-safety authorities, and manage the inspections through to your completion certificate.
In many cases, yes. We phase works, run night and weekend shifts, and use dust and noise controls to keep part of your venue trading where the layout and landlord allow it.
No. We deliver restaurant and cafe fit-outs across all seven emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain — for both commercial and residential clients.
Every category: fine dining, casual and family dining, QSR and fast food, cafes and roasteries, cloud and ghost kitchens, bakeries, lounges and shisha venues, food courts, kiosks, and food trucks.
Yes. Our designers produce photorealistic 3D visuals, space plans, and material schedules before construction begins — the same drawings then drive both the build and the authority approvals.
Dubai’s single-source fit-out and renovation specialists since 1984. 25+ in-house trades delivering residential and commercial interiors across all seven emirates.