Renovation Cost Guide for Dubai Apartments — What to Budget for Each Room

 Planning an apartment renovation in Dubai starts with understanding the cost ranges for each component. This guide provides realistic budget ranges based on current Dubai market pricing to help you plan your renovation investment.


 
Painting
 
Full apartment painting is the most impactful and affordable renovation component. For a standard two-bedroom apartment, full painting with preparation (hole filling, crack repair, sanding, priming, two coats) costs AED 2,000 to AED 4,000 depending on paint brand and wall condition.
 
Premium paints like Jotun Majestic Silk are at the higher end. Budget-friendly options like National Paints are at the lower end. The preparation quality matters more than the paint brand for the final result.
 
Flooring
 
Full apartment flooring replacement varies significantly by material. Vinyl plank flooring costs AED 3,000 to AED 6,000 for a two-bedroom apartment including removal of old flooring, subfloor preparation, and installation. Laminate flooring is in a similar range. Porcelain tile is AED 5,000 to AED 12,000 including tile, adhesive, grouting, and labour. Engineered wood is AED 8,000 to AED 15,000 depending on species and grade.
 
Vinyl plank provides the best balance of cost, durability, and visual quality for most Dubai apartment renovations. It is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and available in realistic wood-look finishes.
 
Lighting
 
Replacing all light fixtures in a two-bedroom apartment with modern LED panels and downlights costs AED 1,500 to AED 4,000 depending on fixture quality and whether any electrical modifications are needed. This single change can transform the feel of every room from dated to contemporary.
 
Kitchen Refurbishment
 
Kitchen renovation ranges from light to heavy. Cabinet refurbishment (repainting existing cabinets, new handles, soft-close hinges) costs AED 2,000 to AED 5,000. New countertop replacement adds AED 2,000 to AED 8,000 depending on material (laminate, quartz, or natural stone). Full kitchen demolition and rebuild starts at AED 15,000 and can exceed AED 50,000 for high-end specifications.
 
For most apartment renovations, cabinet refurbishment plus new handles plus new countertop provides a dramatic transformation at a fraction of full rebuild cost.
 
Bathroom Refresh
 
Light bathroom refresh (new fixtures, re-grouting, painting) costs AED 2,000 to AED 5,000. Full bathroom renovation including new tiling, new fixtures, waterproofing, and plumbing modifications starts at AED 10,000 and can exceed AED 25,000 for premium finishes.
 
Total Budget Range
 
A comprehensive two-bedroom apartment renovation including painting, flooring, lighting, and kitchen refurbishment typically falls in the AED 15,000 to AED 35,000 range. This transforms every visible surface and fixture in the apartment without structural modifications.
 
Fix On Click provides renovation quotations based on your specific scope and preferences. Our quotes are itemized by component so you can adjust the scope to match your budget.
 
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Know your budget before you start. Plan each component. And choose a team that delivers quality within your investment.
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