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A new office or a refurbishment

Moving gives a clean start. Refurbishing keeps the address. Lease timing and disruption usually decide it.

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Open office floor with workstations, glass partitions and a suspended ceiling

A new office fit-out starts from an empty space, which allows a layout designed around how the business works now. It also involves a move, two leases overlapping, IT relocation and possibly reinstatement of the old office. It suits businesses that have outgrown their space or need a different location.

Comparison guides set real options side by side and say when each one suits, rather than naming a winner for every home.

Refurbishing the current office avoids a move and keeps the address, but the work must be phased around people who are still working there. It suits businesses that are happy with the location and size but need a better layout, finishes or services.

What matters most on this page

  • Lease timing

    Lease expiry and renewal terms often decide between moving and staying.

  • Disruption

    A move is concentrated; a refurbishment is spread over phases.

  • Reuse

    Refurbishment can reuse more services and furniture.

Comparing the two

  • New fit-out

    Clean design, approval process, move logistics and reinstatement of the old space.

  • Refurbishment

    Phased works, out-of-hours noise, temporary moves and familiar surroundings.

  • Hybrid

    Taking additional space nearby and refurbishing the existing office in turn.

Before deciding

  • Review the lease

    Expiry, renewal options and reinstatement obligations.

  • Assess space needs

    Headcount and growth over the coming years.

  • Consider staff

    Commute, location and how much disruption the team can absorb.

Questions we are often asked

Is refurbishment always cheaper?

Not always. Phasing and out-of-hours work add cost, and a move may bring landlord contributions.

Can we refurbish without moving out?

Often, with phased works and some temporary moves.

What about IT?

Both options need IT planning; a move usually requires more.

Can a refurbishment be done over a weekend?

Small changes sometimes can. Most refurbishments are phased over several weeks with out-of-hours work.

Related guides

Start from commercial fit-out, browse the guides, or see all renovation and fit-out services. We work on homes and commercial premises across Dubai.

Tell us about the property

Tell us which options you are weighing and the room they are for. We will say which one the existing structure and services actually allow.

Next step

Compare moving and staying

Tell us your lease position and how the space works today. We will outline what each option involves.

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