Villa Renovation Cost Dubai 2026
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Updated 2026-06-21 — Latest 2026 prices and availability
Faded walls, patchy finishes, builder-grade paint? We transform your villa with premium paints and professional preparation. From AED 8,000.
All prices include labour, materials, and project management. Fixed-price quotes — no hidden fees.
Kitchen + 2 bathrooms + painting + flooring. Keep existing layout. 6-8 weeks.
Complete interior overhaul. New kitchen, all bathrooms, flooring, painting, joinery, lighting. 8-14 weeks.
Total transformation with premium materials, layout changes, smart home, landscaping, pool. 12-24 weeks.
Budget: AED 100-200/sqft. Standard: AED 200-350/sqft. Premium: AED 350-500/sqft. Luxury: AED 500-800/sqft. Rate depends on material quality and scope of work.
3BR (2,500 sqft): AED 150K-400K. 4BR (3,500 sqft): AED 250K-600K. 5BR (5,000 sqft): AED 350K-1M. 6BR+ (7,000+ sqft): AED 500K-2M+.
Palm Jumeirah: +30-50% (premium materials expected, Nakheel approval needed). Emirates Hills: +40-60% (ultra-luxury standard). Arabian Ranches/Dubai Hills: base pricing.
Basic (keep existing): AED 15K-30K. Partial upgrade: AED 30K-60K. Full rewire + replumb: AED 60K-120K. Always upgrade electrical in villas over 15 years old.
Budget refresh: AED 45K-80K. Standard custom: AED 80K-120K. Premium with island: AED 120K-200K. Kitchen is typically 25-35% of total renovation cost.
Partial refresh: 6-8 weeks. Full renovation: 8-14 weeks. Luxury transformation: 12-24 weeks. We provide a detailed Gantt chart schedule with your quote.
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Free site visit for projects over AED 10,000. 3-year warranty on all works.
Choose the tier that matches your vision. All tiers include project management, labour, and materials.
| Tier | Cost per Sqft | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | AED 150 -- 250/sqft | Basic tiles, MDF joinery, standard MEP, fresh paint, standard fixtures |
| Premium | AED 250 -- 350/sqft | Porcelain tiles, solid wood joinery, upgraded fixtures, false ceilings, LED lighting |
| Luxury | AED 350 -- 500+/sqft | Italian marble, custom joinery, smart home integration, designer fixtures, landscaping |
Prices are 2026 estimates. Actual cost depends on villa condition and scope. Get your personalised quote
Typical all-in costs for a full villa renovation in Dubai, from standard to luxury finish.
| Villa Type | Typical Size | Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Bedroom Villa | 2,500 -- 3,500 sqft | AED 150,000 -- 450,000 |
| 4-Bedroom Villa | 3,500 -- 5,000 sqft | AED 250,000 -- 750,000 |
| 5-Bedroom+ Villa | 5,000 -- 8,000 sqft | AED 400,000 -- 1,500,000+ |
Larger villas in premium communities like Emirates Hills and Palm Jumeirah trend towards the higher end.
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Free 3D design concept for your villa renovation — based on 800+ completed Dubai projects.
Plan your budget by individual room. These are typical ranges for Dubai villas in 2026.
| Room / Area | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | AED 45,000 -- 180,000 |
| Master Bathroom | AED 25,000 -- 60,000 |
| Guest Bathroom | AED 15,000 -- 35,000 |
| Living / Dining Room | AED 30,000 -- 80,000 |
| Master Bedroom | AED 20,000 -- 50,000 |
| Swimming Pool | AED 55,000 -- 200,000 |
| Landscaping | AED 30,000 -- 100,000 |
| Painting (full villa) | AED 8,000 -- 25,000 |
Combine rooms for a full turnkey renovation. We provide itemised quotes so you see exactly where every dirham goes.
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Custom kitchens from AED 45K. Cabinetry, countertops, appliances.
Guest and master bathrooms. Tiling, fixtures, waterproofing.
Pool construction from AED 55K. Concrete, infinity, plunge pools.
Luxury villa renovations in Emirates Hills. NOC handling included.
Full villa renovations in Arabian Ranches I, II, and III.
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WhatsApp us your floor plan or photos. Fixed-price quote within 24 hours. Free site visit included for projects over AED 10,000.
Villa renovation in Dubai costs AED 150K–1.5M+ in 2026, depending on villa size and scope. A typical 4-bedroom villa renovation averages AED 450K–800K, covering design, approvals, fitouts, and furnishings. First Unicorn Interiors provides in-house services with a 3-year warranty on 800+ projects.
Costs vary based on scope, materials, and finish level. Budget projects start from AED 25,000, mid-range from AED 60,000, and luxury from AED 150,000+. Contact us for a free, itemised quote specific to your property — we provide transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
Timeline depends on project scope. Single room: 2-4 weeks. Multiple rooms: 4-8 weeks. Full villa renovation: 8-16 weeks. We provide an exact timeline in our detailed quote, and our in-house team ensures on-time delivery.
External modifications require NOC from your master developer (Emaar, Nakheel, DAMAC, Meraas) and potentially Dubai Municipality approval. Internal cosmetic changes generally do not. We handle all permit processing as part of our service — learn more about NOC processing.
No. Every trade — tiling, plumbing, electrical, joinery, painting, glass and aluminium — is handled by our in-house team of 50+. This means better quality control, single point of accountability, and faster completion.
All works carry a 3-year craftsmanship warranty covering defects in workmanship and materials. This covers structural work, plumbing, electrical, tiling, joinery, and all finishes installed by our team.
We work across 46+ Dubai communities including Emirates Hills, Arabian Ranches, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills, Jumeirah Golf Estates, DAMAC Hills, The Valley, MBR City, and many more.
A glimpse of current First Unicorn projects — interiors, kitchens, bathrooms, pools and glasswork.
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"They handled the NOC, permits, and the whole project end-to-end. Quote was honored to the dirham. Quality of joinery is genuinely premium."