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Complete home renovation — design, DM permits, demolition, electrical/plumbing, finishing, smart home, handover. Fixed-price from AED 700/sqft. 8-14 week delivery. 3-year warranty. 800+ homes transformed across Dubai.
After 800+ home renovations, here's why most projects fail timeline + budget — and how integrated delivery fixes every issue.
Most homeowners discover permit requirements too late. We handle DM building permit + community NOCs + DEWA + DCD in-house, parallel to design — typically 2-4 weeks end-to-end.
Without proper coordination, electrical clashes plumbing clashes HVAC. Discovered during construction = expensive rework. We coordinate at design via BIM.
Demolition, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, marble, kitchen, painting — all subcontracted, all blame each other. We have ALL trades in-house. One schedule, one accountability.
Most homeowners need to keep living in part of the home during renovation. Most contractors don't plan phased work. We design phased renovations: bedrooms-then-public, or floor-by-floor.
Same project, two very different outcomes. Here's exactly how our service compares to the industry standard.
| What You Get | First Unicorn Home | Typical Dubai Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | ✓ Fixed price quoted upfront | ✗ Hourly billing or % of build cost |
| First-Time Quality | ✓ 98% pass first review/inspection | ✗ 40-60% industry average |
| Turnaround Time | ✓ Industry-leading delivery time | ✗ 2-3x slower typical |
| Authority Approvals | ✓ All handled in-house | ✗ Charged extra, often outsourced |
| Community NOCs | ✓ All included in package | ✗ Charged AED 5K-15K per NOC extra |
| Same Team End-to-End | ✓ Yes — single point of accountability | ✗ Hand-off to multiple teams |
| Warranty | ✓ 3-year warranty on all work | ✗ 1 year industry standard |
| Response Time | ✓ 60 minutes during business hours | ✗ 1-3 business days typical |
| Free Consultation + Site Visit | ✓ Yes, free anywhere in Dubai | ✗ AED 2,500-5,000 typical fee |
| Revisions & Resubmissions | ✓ Unlimited revisions included | ✗ Usually 2 rounds, then charged extra |
| Quality of home renovation | ✓ Premium materials + expert craftsmanship | ✗ Standard materials, generic execution |
| Construction Coordination | ✓ 70% fewer site issues vs industry | ✗ Frequent change orders + RFIs |
Planning a home? Fixed-price quote in 24 hours
Free site visit for projects over AED 10,000. 3-year warranty on all works.
Whole-home renovation is the most coordinated project type. Here's how we deliver consistently for families.
DM building permit, community design committee, DEWA, DCD, telecom NOCs — all in-house. 98% first-submission approval.
Full design team in-house. BIM coordination eliminates MEP clashes. Interior designer included.
Senior project managers with 15+ years Dubai experience. Daily site engineering. Quality control.
Demolition through finishing — all our team. No subcontractor schedule conflicts. One accountability.
Standard apartment: 8 weeks. Standard villa: 12 weeks. Major villa: 14 weeks. Industry std: 20-26 weeks. Single integrated team.
Fixed-price contract with documented variation policy. No 'discovered scope' inflation. Predictable cost.
3-year warranty on all our work — vs industry 1 year. Critical period for renovation issues.
Free site visit, free 3D teaser, fixed-price quote within 7 days.
Three packages: standard apartments to ultra-luxury villa transformations.
A proven 6-phase process refined across 800+ Dubai home transformations.
Site visit, photo documentation, design discussion, free 3D teaser, fixed-price quote within 7 days.
Architectural detail, MEP coordination via BIM, interior design, material selection. All clashes resolved before construction.
DM building permit, community design committee, DEWA, DCD, telecom NOCs. All in-house, parallel to design — typically 2-4 weeks.
Demolition (selective or full), structural modifications, MEP rough-in, blockwork, basic plastering.
MEP finishing, plastering, marble, joinery, kitchen, sanitaryware, painting, lighting, smart home wiring, landscape.
Final snagging (typically 30-60 items), MEP commissioning, smart home programming, deep cleaning, owner orientation, photography. 3-year warranty active.
All Dubai home renovation approvals handled in-house.
Building permits, BUA modifications
Palm Jumeirah, Trade-Free Zone permits
Fire safety + emergency systems
Electrical capacity upgrades
Telecom infrastructure
Various Dubai master communities
British + American standards
International HVAC engineering
Building Information Modeling
AED 5M+ public liability
Professional Engineer review
International quality systems
See it before you build it
Free 3D design concept for your home — based on 800+ completed Dubai projects.
Six recent home renovation projects. Each delivered on time, magazine-quality.
Complete villa transformation: exterior repaint, refurbished pool deck, new landscaping. Premium tier. 14-week delivery.
Living room transformation: marble flooring, designer Italian furniture, statement chandelier, custom millwork.
Complete kitchen transformation: marble island, custom Italian cabinetry, integrated appliances, designer pendants.
Master bedroom transformation: designer fabrics, custom headboard, walk-in closet, premium materials throughout.
Master bath transformation: marble, freestanding tub, golden faucets, walk-in shower, premium lighting.
Exterior refresh: new paint, refurbished landscape, new outdoor space. Sustainable materials throughout.
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4.9/5 from 127 verified reviews. Recent home renovations:
"Whole-villa renovation in 14 weeks as promised. DM + community NOC handled in 3 weeks. We lived in the villa during phased renovation — bedroom wing first, then public spaces. Smooth process."
"Premium package: BIM-coordinated MEP, Calacatta marble, Boffi kitchen, smart home. Best decision we made for the family home."
"First Unicorn delivered 12-week home renovation that other contractors quoted 24-30 weeks for. Quality identical or better. The integrated team made the difference."
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Whole-home renovation in Dubai by First Unicorn Home takes 8-14 weeks with fixed-price quotes starting from AED 700 per sqft, including design, DM permits, all trades, smart home integration, and handover. Over 800 homes transformed with 3-year warranty and AED 5M insurance coverage.
Whole-home renovation in Dubai delivered in 8-14 weeks at a fixed price from AED 700/sqft. Includes design, permits, demolition, MEP, finishing, smart systems and handover with 3-year warranty.
15 most common questions. WhatsApp us for anything else — answered within 60 minutes.
AED 700/sqft (standard apartment) to AED 4,000+/sqft (ultra-luxury villa). 3-tier: Standard (AED 700-1,000/sqft), Premium (AED 1,000-1,800/sqft), Ultra-Luxury (AED 1,800-4,000+/sqft). Apartment renovation typically AED 250K-800K. Villa renovation typically AED 500K-25M.
Standard apartment: 8 weeks. Standard villa: 12 weeks. Major villa: 14 weeks. Industry average is 20-26 weeks — we're significantly faster due to in-house permits + parallel design + BIM-coordinated MEP.
Yes — all in-house. DM building permit, community design committee, DEWA, DCD, telecom NOCs. Parallel to design phase. 98% first-submission approval. Typically 2-4 weeks end-to-end.
Yes — we design phased renovations. Common patterns: bedroom wing first then public, public spaces first then bedrooms, floor-by-floor. We minimize disruption to family life.
Yes — full architectural team in-house. Or you can bring your own architect — we coordinate. Full BIM modeling for MEP coordination.
Yes — MEP design team in-house. Mechanical (HVAC), electrical, plumbing all coordinated via BIM. ASHRAE + IEC standards. Smart home wiring (Crestron/Lutron-ready) integrated.
Yes — we have dedicated pages for: /renovation/kitchen/, /renovation/bathroom/, /renovation/pool/, /renovation/villa-extension/, /renovation/joinery/, /renovation/painting/, /renovation/flooring/. This page covers whole-home transformation.
Yes — common pattern. Add a wing, extend living, add a bedroom, build basement. See /renovation/villa-extension/ for dedicated extension service. We integrate extensions with renovation.
Yes — Premium+ packages include smart home wiring (Crestron, Lutron, Control4 ready). Lighting, climate, security, audio, video, automation. Integration during MEP rough-in (cheaper than retrofit).
Yes — major modifications (room additions, layout changes, removing walls) require structural review + DM permit. Common in renovations. We handle in-house.
Yes — AED 5M+ public liability + project-specific construction insurance. Workers compensation. Owner protected from start to handover.
3-year warranty on all our work — vs industry 1 year. Construction, finishes, MEP, smart home. Critical period for issues.
Yes — we encourage owners to visit projects during construction. Daily photo updates via WhatsApp. Weekly senior PM walks. Monthly owner site visits welcome.
We coordinate professional movers + storage. Furniture stored in climate-controlled facility during renovation. Returned to refreshed home upon completion.
WhatsApp +971 58 565 8002 with home details — community, BUA, what you want to renovate, target completion. Free survey within 48 hours, fixed-price quote within 7 days.
Free home survey, free 3D teaser, fixed-price quote in 7 days. 800+ homes transformed. DM + permits + all trades + finishing under one team.
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