Renovation & fit-out
Commercial fit-out in Dubai
A fit-out has a fixed opening date and a landlord’s rulebook. We plan the works backwards from the day you need to trade, and build the space so it passes its inspections and works for the people inside it.
Commercial premises in Dubai are usually handed over as shell and core, or as a previous tenant’s space that has to be stripped back. Turning either into a working office, shop or restaurant involves more than finishes: partitions and ceilings must coordinate with sprinklers, smoke detection and air-conditioning; electrical loads must suit the equipment; and the landlord’s fit-out guidelines set what can be changed and how it must be documented.
We carry out interior fit-out works for businesses that want one contractor responsible for the build, working from your designer’s drawings or developing the layout with you.
Fit-out works we carry out
Partitions and ceilings
Gypsum and glazed partitions, acoustic treatments, suspended and feature ceilings coordinated with services above.
MEP works
Power and data distribution, lighting, air-conditioning modifications and plumbing for pantries, washrooms and kitchens, coordinated with the building’s systems.
Flooring
Carpet tiles, vinyl, porcelain, raised-floor finishes and screeds suited to the use of each area.
Joinery
Reception desks, counters, display units, pantries, storage walls and built-in seating.
Finishes and signage preparation
Painting, wall coverings, cladding and preparation for signage and brand elements.
Washrooms and pantries
Wet-area construction with proper waterproofing, fixtures and extraction.
How a fit-out project runs
- 01
Brief and site review
Your requirements, the landlord’s fit-out guidelines and the condition of the space as handed over.
- 02
Design coordination
Working from your designer’s drawings, or developing a layout with you, and coordinating it with existing services.
- 03
Submissions
Preparing the drawings and information the landlord and relevant authorities ask for before works can start.
- 04
Construction
Partitions, services first fix, ceilings, finishes and joinery, programmed against your target opening date.
- 05
Inspections and handover
Supporting the inspections the landlord and authorities require, then snagging and handover.
Offices, shops, cafés and clinics
Offices are mostly about partitions, ceilings, power and data, and acoustic comfort. Retail is about display, lighting and a front of house that represents the brand. Food and beverage adds kitchens, extraction and wet-area detailing. Clinics and salons bring their own layout and finish requirements.
Tell us what kind of business the space is for and where it is. The first conversation is mostly about the landlord’s requirements, your timeline and the condition of the unit.
What shapes a fit-out programme
Landlord guidelines
Every building has its own rules on working hours, materials, contractors and documentation. They are read before anything is priced.
Authority requirements
Changes affecting fire safety, building services or food preparation areas are reviewed by the relevant authorities. Their timelines sit on the critical path.
Long-lead items
Specialist glazing, imported finishes and kitchen equipment are ordered early so they arrive when the space is ready for them.
Type of business
A café needs grease extraction and wet-area detailing an office never will; a clinic needs particular finishes and room layouts. The scope follows the use.
Questions we are often asked
Can you work from our designer’s drawings?
Yes. Many clients come with a design already prepared. We review it for buildability and coordination with the existing services before pricing.
Do you handle the landlord and authority submissions?
We prepare the drawings and technical information that submissions normally require and support you through them. Submissions are made in line with each landlord’s own process.
Can the fit-out happen while the rest of the building is occupied?
Yes — that is the normal situation in Dubai. Noisy work is scheduled within the building’s permitted hours, and deliveries follow its access rules.
Do you take on small units?
Yes. Single shops, small offices and kiosks follow the same process, just on a shorter programme.
Ask about commercial fit-out
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.