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Updated 2026-06-21 — Latest 2026 prices and availability
Plan your Dubai villa renovation with realistic 2026 costs for kitchens, bathrooms, MEP, flooring, joinery, pools and full-villa upgrades. Fixed BOQ after site visit.
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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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.
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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.
First Unicorn Interiors delivers fixed-price full villa renovations with community NOCs and Dubai Municipality approvals handled in-house across every major community. Choose your community for local pricing, approvals and recent projects:
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What's the typical cost range for a complete villa renovation in Arabian Ranches or Emirates Hills, design through handover? For a full villa renovation in these prestigious Dubai communities, the cost typically ranges from AED 150,000 to AED 500,000+ depending on scope, finishes, and structural changes. A standard renovation—including design, approvals, demolition, MEP, flooring, painting, and fixtures—averages AED 180–250 per sq. ft. In Arabian Ranches (Emaar), villas range from 2,500–5,000 sq. ft., so a full renovation costs AED 450,000–1,200,000. In Emirates Hills (private villas), sizes vary widely (4,000–15,000+ sq. ft.), with costs from AED 600,000 to over AED 2,000,000. Design fees (5–10% of build cost), Dubai Municipality approvals (AED 2,000–5,000), NOC from Emaar/Emaar Community Management (AED 1,500–3,000), and DEWA connection fees (AED 1,000–2,000) are additional. Timelines: design 4–8 weeks, approvals 4–6 weeks, construction 12–24 weeks. First Unicorn Interiors offers a 3-year warranty and free NOC check. Contact us at +971 58 565 8002 for a site-specific estimate.
A full villa renovation typically includes: initial consultation and site survey, architectural and structural design, 3D visualisation, Dubai Municipality approvals and building permit, NOC processing from the master developer (Emaar for Arabian Ranches, or relevant authority for Emirates Hills), complete demolition and debris removal, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) works, flooring (tiles, marble, or wood), wall finishing (paint, wallpaper, cladding), kitchen and bathroom fit-out (cabinetry, countertops, sanitaryware), joinery and built-in wardrobes, lighting and electrical fixtures, painting, and final handover with snagging. Structural changes like wall removal or extension require additional engineering approvals. First Unicorn Interiors also includes a 3-year warranty on all workmanship and materials. Costs: design and approvals ~10–15% of total, construction ~70–80%, and finishing ~10–15%.
In Arabian Ranches, renovation costs range from AED 180–250 per sq. ft. for standard finishes (mid-range tiles, laminate countertops, basic sanitaryware). For premium finishes (Italian marble, custom joinery, designer fixtures), costs rise to AED 300–400 per sq. ft. In Emirates Hills, due to larger plots and higher-end expectations, costs start at AED 250 per sq. ft. for standard and go up to AED 500+ per sq. ft. for luxury. For example, a 4,000 sq. ft. Arabian Ranches villa at AED 200/sq. ft. totals AED 800,000. A 10,000 sq. ft. Emirates Hills villa at AED 350/sq. ft. totals AED 3,500,000. These estimates include design, approvals, and construction but exclude external landscaping or pool renovation (AED 145,000+ for pool).
For any villa renovation in Dubai, you need: (1) NOC from the master developer—Emaar Community Management for Arabian Ranches, or the relevant owners' association for Emirates Hills (often Emaar or private). NOC fee: AED 1,500–3,000, processing 1–3 weeks. (2) Dubai Municipality building permit (AED 2,000–5,000) via a registered engineering consultant. (3) DEWA approval for electrical and plumbing changes (AED 1,000–2,000). (4) Civil Defence approval if altering fire safety systems. (5) RERA registration if using a contractor (not always mandatory). First Unicorn Interiors handles all approvals as part of its service. Timelines: NOC 1–3 weeks, municipality permit 2–4 weeks, DEWA 1 week. Without proper permits, fines can exceed AED 50,000 and work may be halted.
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