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Apartment renovation in Dubai

Make an apartment feel new without the chaos. We plan the work around your building’s rules, give you an itemised quote, handle approvals and deliver with one site lead from start 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
Site visit request

Plan your 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 apartment

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

Getting ready to rent or sell

Refresh an apartment to raise the rent or the sale price.

Tired kitchen and bathrooms

Original fittings that are dated or failing.

Dated floors

Old tiles or worn wooden floors throughout.

Poor lighting

Dark rooms that need better ceilings and lighting.

Layout no longer works

Opening up a kitchen or creating a study.

Owner abroad

You need a team to manage everything without you on site.
Apartment renovation in Dubai

Renovating in a tower has its own rules

Apartment renovations in Dubai come with conditions that a villa does not: building management approvals, set working hours, lift bookings, protection of common areas and neighbours who would rather not hear a breaker. Planning for those up front is what keeps a project on time.

We start with a site visit, check what your building allows and what needs a permit, then give you a scope with every item priced. One site lead manages the trades and keeps you updated on WhatsApp with photos.

What an apartment renovation can include

Kitchen renovation

New cabinets, worktops, splashbacks, sinks and appliances.

Bathroom renovation

Waterproofing, tiling, sanitaryware and storage.

Flooring

Tiles, wooden or vinyl flooring throughout.

Ceilings and lighting

False ceilings, downlights and cove lighting.

Electrical and plumbing upgrades

Extra points, new circuits and rerouted supplies.

Painting and finishing

Walls, doors and woodwork finished and cleaned for handover.
After: Apartment living area before and after renovation
Before: Apartment living area before and after renovation
Before After
Apartment living area before and after renovation

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 visit and measured quoteItemised scope of work with a programme.Free
  • Approvals and NOC paperworkWhere your building or developer requires it.Included
  • Design and material selectionHelp choosing finishes within your budget.Included
  • Workmanship guaranteeWe come back for anything that fails because of our work.Included

Every renovation is priced after a site visit. Our cost guide explains 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.

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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

Excellent service from engagement to finish. The team is very efficient, thoroughly professional and very affordable. Highly recommend for quality, reliability and good customer service. Mr. Zia is a highly professional and reliable gentleman.

Syed MahmoodSobha Daffodils, JVC, Apartment 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

Apartment renovation: common questions

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

Do I need approval to renovate my apartment?

Most buildings require approval from building management or the developer for anything beyond painting, and some work needs an authority permit. We check your building's requirements and prepare the paperwork.

How long does an apartment renovation take?

A kitchen or bathroom on its own usually takes two to four weeks. A full one or two-bedroom apartment typically takes six to ten weeks, depending on scope, approvals and material lead times.

Can I live in the apartment during the work?

For a single room it is often possible. For a full renovation it is usually faster and more comfortable to move out, and we can plan the sequence either way.

How do you price a renovation?

After a site visit, we send an itemised quote listing each item, material and quantity, so you can see where the money goes and adjust the scope.

Do you work with owners who live abroad?

Yes. We share progress photos and videos on WhatsApp, schedule calls at key stages and hand over keys to your agent or tenant.

Do you offer a guarantee?

Yes. We guarantee our workmanship and come back to fix anything that fails because of how we did it. Manufacturer warranties on products are passed on to you.

Plan your apartment 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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