Renovation & fit-out
Bathroom renovation in Dubai
What makes a bathroom last is the part you never see: the drainage fall, the waterproofing and the test that proves it holds water. We build that properly, then put the finishes you choose on top of it.
A bathroom can look perfect on the day it is finished and fail a year later, because the visible finishes are only the last few millimetres of the job. Underneath are a screed laid to fall towards the drain, a waterproofing layer that turns up the walls and around every penetration, and pipework that has been pressure-tested before being buried.
We renovate bathrooms in that order and do not skip the checks between stages. The result is a room that drains properly, does not leak into the ceiling or room next door, and can be cleaned easily for years.
What is included
Strip-out
Removal of existing tiles, sanitaryware and screeds down to a sound base, with debris taken away.
Plumbing and drainage
New supply pipework, concealed valves and drainage, pressure-tested before it is closed in.
Screeds and falls
Floors laid to a consistent fall towards linear or point drains, so water never sits.
Waterproofing and flood test
A membrane system carried up the walls and around every pipe, then a flood test held long enough to prove it.
Tiling
Floor and wall tiling with appropriate adhesives and grouts for wet areas, including large-format porcelain.
Fixtures and finishing
Concealed cisterns, wall-hung WCs, shower enclosures, vanities, mirrors, extraction fans and lighting.
Choices to make early
Walk-in shower or bath
A level-access shower needs the floor to be built up or recessed to achieve the fall. That is decided at the screed stage, not later.
Tile format
Large tiles mean fewer grout lines but demand a flatter base. Small tiles follow falls more easily on shower floors.
Concealed or exposed
Concealed cisterns and valves look cleaner and need access panels planned in from the start.
Ventilation
In Dubai’s humidity a properly sized extract fan is not optional; it is what keeps grout and ceilings free of mould.
Questions we are often asked
Why does the waterproofing matter so much?
Tiles and grout are not waterproof on their own. Without a continuous membrane underneath, water slowly reaches the slab and the rooms around it. Most bathroom leaks we are called to trace back to a missing or broken membrane.
Can you renovate one bathroom while we use another?
Yes. Bathrooms are self-contained, so we can work on one while the rest of the home is in normal use.
Can a bath be replaced with a walk-in shower?
Usually. The key question is whether the floor can be built to fall towards a new drain position. We check that during the survey.
Do I need approval to renovate a bathroom in an apartment?
Most buildings treat bathroom renovation as works that need approval, because of the shared drainage and the risk of leaks to units below. We help prepare the submission.
Related services
- WaterproofingThe layer every bathroom depends on.
- PlumbingSupply, drainage and concealed fittings.
- Apartment renovationBathrooms in a shared building.
- Villa renovationRenovating several bathrooms as one programme.
Other renovation services: Villa renovation, Apartment renovation, Kitchen renovation, Commercial fit-out.
Ask about bathroom renovation
Tell us the property, where it is in Dubai and what you have in mind. Photographs help.
Phone
+971 56 181 0106Good for talking a job through and arranging a visit.
WhatsApp
Send a messageUseful for photographs, floor plans and measurements.
Next step
Planning work on your property?
We survey first, then give you a written, itemised scope so you can decide with the full picture in front of you.