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Villa renovation in Dubai

Upgrade the villa you already own instead of moving. We renovate kitchens, bathrooms, floors and layouts, upgrade MEP, and handle community NOCs and approvals, with one team accountable from first visit to handover.

  • Free site visit and itemised quote
  • Apartments, villas and offices across Dubai
  • Approvals and NOCs prepared for you
  • Rated on Google Google reviews
  • All Dubai communities
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Plan your villa renovation

Book a free site visit. We measure, check what your building allows and send an itemised quote.

Prefer to chat? Send the details on WhatsApp

  • Price agreed before workNo surprises on the invoice
  • Every trade, one teamAC, MEP, joinery, finishing
  • Workmanship guaranteeWe come back if our work fails
  • Quick WhatsApp repliesSend a photo, get a clear answer

Why owners renovate their villa

Most of our renovation clients come to us for one of these reasons.

Original developer finish

Upgrade the standard handover finish to something you love.

Kitchen at the heart of it

Opening up the kitchen to the living area.

Bathrooms showing their age

Leaks, dated tiles and poor storage.

Old MEP

Electrical boards, pipes and AC that need upgrading.

More space needed

Converting a maid's room, garage or adding a room.

Preparing to sell or rent

Raising value with targeted upgrades.
Villa renovation in Dubai

A villa renovation is a construction project. Run it like one

Villas in communities such as Arabian Ranches, The Springs, Jumeirah Park or Dubai Hills come with developer guidelines, NOCs and sometimes authority permits. Behind the walls there are often ageing pipes, tired electrical boards and failed waterproofing that only show once demolition starts.

We survey properly before we price, so surprises are fewer. Then we sequence the work the right way: approvals, demolition, MEP first fix, waterproofing, tiling, joinery, final fix and a snag walk-through you sign off.

What a villa renovation can include

Survey and planning

Measured survey, layout options and a costed scope.

NOCs and approvals

Developer NOCs and authority permits prepared where required.

Kitchens and bathrooms

Complete refits with new MEP, waterproofing and finishes.

Floors, walls and ceilings

Tiling, flooring, gypsum and lighting throughout.

MEP upgrades

Rewiring, DB upgrades, plumbing and AC improvements.

Exterior and garden works

Painting, paving, pergolas and outdoor lighting.
After: Villa kitchen opened up to the living area
Before: Villa kitchen opened up to the living area
Before After
Villa kitchen opened up to the living area

Before and after

Drag the handle to compare. Every project is photographed at the start and at handover, so you can see exactly what changed.

  • Itemised scope agreed before work starts
  • One site lead and WhatsApp updates with photos
  • Snag list closed before handover

What you get with every renovation quote

We price every renovation after a site visit, line by line. These come as standard.

  • Site survey and measured quoteItemised scope of work with a realistic programme.Free
  • NOCs and approvalsPaperwork prepared and submitted where required.Included
  • 3D visuals for key roomsSee the design before materials are ordered.On request
  • Workmanship guaranteeSnag list closed and a guarantee on our work.Included

Every villa is different. Read our villa renovation cost guide to understand what drives the budget.

How it works

  1. Site visit and measure

    We visit, measure, check what the building and community allow, and listen to how you want to use the space.

  2. Written, itemised quote

    You receive a scope of work with materials, quantities and a programme. No vague lump sums.

  3. Approvals and materials

    Where permits or a developer NOC are needed we prepare the paperwork and order long-lead materials early.

  4. Build in the right order

    Demolition, MEP first fix, waterproofing, tiling, joinery, final fix. One site lead keeps you updated on WhatsApp.

  5. Snag list and handover

    We walk the finished space with you, close every snag item and hand over with a workmanship guarantee.

Watch: a villa renovation from survey to handoverWatch: a villa renovation from survey to handoverShawakesh Technical Services

Why Dubai homeowners choose Shawakesh

Itemised quotes

Every line priced, so you can compare and decide where to spend.

Approvals handled

Building, developer and authority paperwork prepared for you where the scope requires it.

One accountable team

Civil, MEP, joinery and finishing under one site lead, one contract, one number to call.

Proper handover

A snag walk-through, a cleaned site and a workmanship guarantee at the end.

What customers say about our work

Rated on Google, reviews

Google review

Excellent renovation and maintenance services! The team is highly professional, reliable and committed to delivering quality work. Their attention to detail and customer service are truly impressive. Highly recommended for anyone looking for top-quality renovation and maintenance services.

Mohammad MudassarDubai, Renovation and maintenance
Google review

I have engaged Shawakesh on three occasions for general maintenance of my property. On all engagements I have found their service to be both to my and my tenant's satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the fast response time, both communication and actual issue resolution. This is important to me as I live out of country and need a reliable company to handle things in my absence.

Mohamed AlSharqiLandlord living abroad, General maintenance
Google review

Wonderful service with a professional and knowledgeable team. They provided prompt support, understood the issue clearly and delivered an effective solution. Very satisfied with their service and would highly recommend Shawakesh. Thank you Mr. Zia for your excellent service.

Amer ShajahanDubai, Repair

Villa renovation: common questions

Can’t see your question? Ask us on WhatsApp and you will get a straight answer.

How much does a villa renovation cost in Dubai?

It depends on size, scope and finish level. A kitchen or bathroom upgrade costs a fraction of a full villa refurbishment with layout changes. After a site visit we give you an itemised quote so you can decide where to spend.

Do I need a NOC to renovate my villa?

Most master communities require a NOC from the developer for renovation work, and structural, MEP or exterior changes may also need an authority permit. We check the requirements for your community and prepare the submission.

How long does a villa renovation take?

A single kitchen or bathroom takes a few weeks. A full villa refurbishment typically takes three to six months including approvals and material lead times.

Can you change the layout of my villa?

Often, yes. Non-structural walls can usually be moved with the right approvals. Structural changes need engineering input and authority approval, which we coordinate.

Will you find problems once you open the walls?

Sometimes, particularly in older villas: corroded pipes, failed waterproofing or outdated wiring. We survey carefully to reduce surprises and agree any extra work with you in writing before doing it.

Can we stay in the villa during the renovation?

It depends on the scope. For phased work we plan zones so you can live in part of the villa. For full renovations, moving out is usually faster and safer.

Plan your villa renovation

Send a photo or a short video on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs and what it will cost. Prefer to talk? Call us and a coordinator will pick up.

Renovation enquiry

Plan your project

A coordinator will call or WhatsApp you to confirm the details and book a visit.

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