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Nshama Standard Finishes: What You Get & How to Personalise

Nshama has carved a niche delivering well-designed, affordable communities that appeal to young families and first-time buyers. Town Square in particular has become one of Dubai's most popular family communities. This checklist helps you navigate your Nshama handover and plan your personalisation.

Nshama delivers homes with a solid foundation of quality finishes. This guide walks through what is included as standard and the most popular ways homeowners choose to personalise each area to suit their lifestyle.

Communities

Town Square, Rawda Apartments, Wadi Al Safa

Room-by-Room Finishes Guide

Kitchen — What's Included & Personalisation Options

Nshama kitchens are efficiently designed for the compact townhouse layouts. Cabinetry is functional with laminate finishes, and countertops are typically composite material. Popular personalisations include soft-close cabinet upgrades, stone countertop replacements, and clever storage additions to maximise every inch of space.

Bathrooms — What's Included & Personalisation Options

Bathrooms are neatly finished with clean tile work and functional fixtures. The compact layouts benefit from personalisation such as wall-mounted vanities for floor space, frameless glass screens, and niche shelving for storage optimisation.

Flooring — What's Included & Personalisation Options

Porcelain tiles throughout with consistent quality. Many homeowners add engineered wood flooring in bedrooms for warmth, or upgrade living area tiles to larger formats for a more spacious feel in the compact layouts.

Electrical & Smart Home — What's Included & Personalisation Options

Modern electrical systems with adequate provision. Smart home additions, under-cabinet kitchen lighting, and garden lighting circuits are popular personalisations that add both functionality and ambience.

Outdoor & Landscaping — What's Included & Personalisation Options

Compact gardens with boundary walls. These outdoor spaces have excellent potential — artificial grass, compact plunge pools or Jacuzzis, covered dining areas, and vertical planting can transform even the smallest garden into a functional outdoor room.

What Homeowners Typically Invest in Personalisation

AED 30,000 to AED 150,000 — Nshama properties offer excellent value for personalisation, with focused upgrades delivering significant impact relative to the investment.

From focused kitchen and bathroom upgrades to complete villa personalisation

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Guide updated February 2026. We are not affiliated with Nshama. Based on our experience working in their communities.

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What Homeowners Typically Upgrade After Nshama Handover

Developer standard finishes are functional but rarely match the vision most homeowners have for their space. Here are the most common upgrades we complete within the first 6 months of handover:

Kitchen Upgrade

Replace developer cabinetry with custom joinery, upgrade countertops to natural stone, add backsplash tiling. From AED 45,000.

Bathroom Upgrade

Premium sanitaryware, frameless glass shower, large-format tiles, vanity units. From AED 25,000 per bathroom.

Flooring Upgrade

Replace developer porcelain with marble, engineered hardwood, or premium large-format tiles. AED 150-600 per sqm.

Wardrobes & Closets

Custom walk-in closets, floor-to-ceiling wardrobes with soft-close and LED lighting. From AED 8,000 per unit.

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At a Glance

Nshama standard finishes in Dubai include basic vinyl flooring, standard kitchen cabinets, and bathroom fixtures starting at AED 25,000 for upgrades. Personalization options via First Unicorn Interiors add AED 45,000+ for kitchens and AED 150,000+ for full villas, with 3-year warranty on all works. Delivery takes 4-6 weeks for approvals and fitouts.

Key facts
  • Nshama base finishes: vinyl floors, melamine cabinets, standard sanitaryware – no marble or wood included.
  • Upgrade costs: bathrooms AED 25K-50K, kitchens AED 45K-80K, full villa personalization AED 150K+.
  • Dubai Municipality approval required for any structural changes to Nshama homes.
  • First Unicorn Interiors: 800+ projects completed, in-house team for seamless Nshama fitouts.
  • 3-year warranty covers defects in plumbing, electrical, tiling, and joinery for personalized finishes.

Quick answers

What is the cost to upgrade Nshama standard bathroom finishes in Dubai?
Upgrading Nshama bathroom finishes with First Unicorn Interiors starts at AED 25,000 for basic tiling and fixtures replacement. Mid-range options with marble and modern sanitaryware cost AED 35,000-45,000. Full luxury personalization reaches AED 50,000 including waterproofing and lighting.
How long does it take to personalize Nshama kitchen finishes?
Basic kitchen personalization for Nshama homes takes 2-3 weeks, including cabinet upgrades and countertop installation. Mid-tier scopes with appliances and full fitout require 4-5 weeks. Luxury custom kitchens with imported materials need 6-8 weeks for design and execution.
What permits are needed for Nshama home renovations in Dubai?
Dubai Municipality (DM) issues building permits for structural changes in Nshama communities. Nakheel, as master developer, requires NOC for villa modifications. DEWA approval is mandatory for electrical and plumbing alterations, while RERA oversees any real estate-related compliance.
What are the standard finishes included in Nshama villas?
Nshama standard finishes feature vinyl or ceramic flooring, melamine kitchen cabinets, basic gypsum ceilings, and standard bathroom fixtures. No premium materials like marble or hardwood are included. Personalization starts from AED 150,000 for full villa upgrades covering 200-300 sqm.
How much does full villa personalization cost for Nshama properties?
Full villa personalization in Nshama with First Unicorn Interiors costs AED 150,000 for 3-bedroom units, including flooring, painting, and joinery. Larger 4-5 bedroom villas range AED 200,000-300,000 with custom kitchens and bathrooms. Prices include 3-year warranty on all installations.
What warranty applies?
3-year craftsmanship warranty, covers workmanship + materials defects, includes structural, plumbing, electrical, tiling, joinery, finishes.