--- title: "Commercial Renovation Dubai | Office & Warehouse Fit-Out" description: "Commercial renovation in Dubai for office fit-outs, retail shops, warehouses and F&B spaces. Fixed-price BOQ, DM/DCD approvals, RAMS, one PM and a free site visit." source: "https://cityrenovations.ae/renovation/commercial-renovation-dubai/" --- [Home](https://cityrenovations.ae/) › [Renovations](https://cityrenovations.ae/renovation/) › Commercial Renovation Dubai Commercial Renovation & Fit-Out — Dubai & UAE # Commercial Renovation & Fit-Out Contractor in _Dubai_ Office fit-outs, retail and shop renovations, warehouse refurbishments and F&B fit-outs managed end to end: DM, DCD, DEWA and landlord approvals where required, RAMS, MEP, joinery, flooring and handover through one fixed-price BOQ and one project manager. [Get a Renovation Quote](#quote) DM-licensed contractor Fixed-price, itemised quote Dedicated project manager RAMS & insurance included DM 48_h_ Fixed-Price BOQ Turnaround 8_yr_ Experience in the UAE Market Free Site Visit & Itemised Quote 7 Emirates Served Spaces We Renovate ## Commercial Spaces We Renovate From a single office tenant fit-out to a 30,000 sqft warehouse renovation — we deliver commercial projects end-to-end across DIFC, Business Bay, JLT, Dubai Marina, Al Quoz, Jebel Ali, DIP and wider UAE sites. One contract, one project manager, one fixed price. ![Renovated warehouse interior with new flooring, lighting and mezzanine](https://cityrenovations.ae/img/nN4cTiji-T-320.png) High Demand ### Warehouse & Logistics Renovation Full warehouse renovation in Jebel Ali, DIP, JAFZA and Al Quoz — floor coatings, racking-ready slabs, mezzanines, dock doors, MEP upgrades and office pods. Epoxy / PU industrial floor systems Mezzanine, racking-compatible slabs & dock doors MEP upgrades coordinated around operations From **AED 200**/sqft [Get a warehouse renovation quote ›](#quote) ![Heavy-duty epoxy industrial floor with bay line marking](https://cityrenovations.ae/img/OqPccSJi4L-320.png) In Demand ### Industrial Flooring & Epoxy Systems Heavy-duty epoxy and PU screed floor systems for warehouses, workshops and plant rooms — anti-static, chemical-resistant, with bay demarcation and line marking. Epoxy, PU screed & anti-static systems Forklift-rated, chemical-resistant finishes Bay demarcation and safety line marking From **AED 35**/sqft [Get an industrial flooring quote ›](#quote) ![Cold-store fit-out with insulated panels and racking-ready slab](https://cityrenovations.ae/img/53zKbe3vJF-320.png) Specialist ### Cold Storage & Racking-Ready Fit-Outs Insulated-panel cold rooms, freezer and chiller fit-outs with racking-compatible slabs, dock levellers and commissioning — built for 3PL and F&B logistics operators. Insulated panels, freezer & chiller rooms Racking-ready slabs & dock levellers Handed over commissioning-ready From **AED 350**/sqft [Get a cold-store fit-out quote ›](#quote) ![Modern office fit-out with partitions and ceiling grid completed](https://cityrenovations.ae/img/9jdVPrRCnq-320.png) Most Common ### Office Fit-Outs (Cat A / Cat B) Turnkey office fit-outs from CAT-A shell to CAT-B fully branded workspace — partitions, ceilings, MEP, joinery and finishes delivered as one package. DIFC, JLT, Business Bay, Dubai Hills approvals handled MEP, joinery, flooring & finishes coordinated Phased delivery so adjacent floors keep working From **AED 600**/sqft [Get an office fit-out quote ›](#quote) ![Bright retail showroom build-out with custom joinery](https://cityrenovations.ae/img/sRZKfSbmqQ-320.png) Quick Turnaround ### Retail & Showroom Build-Outs Mall and high-street retail build-outs delivered to brand spec — joinery, lighting, shopfront and signage, ready for trading on opening day. Mall fit-out approvals & landlord coordination Brand-spec joinery and lighting Trading-day readiness, snag-list closed From **AED 650**/sqft [Get a retail fit-out quote ›](#quote) ![Renovated lobby and corridor in commercial building](https://cityrenovations.ae/img/aSDw9OAK5o-320.png) Owners' Assoc. ### Building Refurb & Common Areas Lobby, corridor, lift-surround and stairwell refurbishments for Owners' Associations — phased floor by floor so the building stays operational. Phased programme — building stays operational Lift surrounds, lobbies and signage zones OA / FM coordination handled by your PM From **AED 180**/sqft [Get a common-area refurb quote ›](#quote) Scope We Coordinate Under One Contract ## One Accountable Team Across the Full Scope Commercial renovation goes wrong when scope falls between trades. We hold every layer of the build-up in-house — from strip-out to brand-spec joinery — so there's one team, one programme, and one number to call. A Fit-Out Build-Up From shell to handover Final Finishes & Joinery MEP Second Fix Ceilings & Partitions MEP First Fix Strip-out & Slab Prep Existing Shell ### MEP Coordination & Delivery HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire systems coordinated with one MEP lead — fewer hand-off gaps, fewer site delays. Included in turnkey scope ### Structural Alterations & Engineer Sign-Off Wall removal, opening cuts, mezzanines and slab works — coordinated with licensed structural engineers and DM permits issued. AED 8,500 from / DM submission ### Civil Defence Compliance Works Fire-safety scope handled end-to-end — sprinklers, smoke detection, fire-rated partitions and intumescent steel coating, with Civil Defence sign-off. AED 65 /sqm system ### Joinery & Brand Millwork Workshop-built joinery delivered to brand spec — receptions, pantries, retail shopfronts and back-of-house — installed clean on site. AED 1,250 /m receptions ### HVAC Re-balancing & Test & Commissioning HVAC re-balanced after partition changes, with full test and commissioning sheets handed over for the FM team's records. Included in fit-out scope ### Industrial Floor Coatings Epoxy and PU floor systems for warehouses, kitchens and production — racking-compatible, hard-wearing and clean-room ready where required. AED 95 /sqm applied Programme & Delivery ## A Programme You Can _Plan Around._ Every commercial quote comes with a Gantt-style programme. You see exactly which week each phase happens, where the dependencies are, and which approvals are on the critical path — before you sign. ### Strip-Out Overnight, Build by Day We strip-out in evenings and weekends to keep your neighbours trading, then build during permitted hours. ### Phased Floor-by-Floor For multi-floor offices and OA refurbs we phase the works so the rest of the building keeps operating normally. ### One Project Manager, Start to Finish A single dedicated PM is your one point of contact — no chasing five subcontractors for an answer. ### Permits & Approvals Handled DM, Civil Defence, DEWA, RTA mall-management and OA approvals all submitted, tracked and closed by your PM. A Typical 8-Week Fit-Out Week 1 Survey, design lock & quote Week 2–3 DM / CD / landlord approvals Week 3–4 Strip-out & MEP first fix Week 4–7 Partitions, ceilings & finishes Week 7–8 Snag, T&C, handover Dubai Authority Approvals ## Dubai Commercial Fit-Out Approvals We Coordinate Commercial renovation in Dubai often depends on approvals before work can start. We map the approval path during the site visit so your fixed-price BOQ shows the critical path, not just the build cost. Authority / approver When it usually matters What we coordinate **Dubai Municipality (DM)** Structural changes, layout changes and certain building modifications Permit submission, drawings, engineer coordination and inspection close-out **Dubai Civil Defence (DCD)** Fire-rated partitions, sprinklers, smoke detection, F&B extract and life-safety scope Application pack, compliant materials, inspection support and completion documentation **DEWA** Electrical load changes, temporary supply, energisation or meter-related scope Load checks, submission coordination and handover records **DDA / Trakhees / free-zone authority** DDA areas, JAFZA, DAFZA, Dubai South and free-zone properties where applicable Authority-specific submissions, gate-pass and contractor-document requirements **Landlord, mall or Owners' Association** Almost every occupied office, retail, F&B or common-area refurbishment NOC, work permits, access timing, lift protection, noise-hour rules and FM paperwork Not sure which approvals your space needs? [Send the location and lease deadline](#quote) and we'll map the likely approval path before quoting. We deliver commercial renovation and fit-out works across DIFC, Business Bay, JLT, Dubai Marina, Al Quoz, Jebel Ali, JAFZA, Dubai South, DIP and major Dubai free zones — working alongside our [commercial strip-out and dismantling](https://cityrenovations.ae/civil-works/dismantling-dubai/), [office gypsum partitions](https://cityrenovations.ae/civil-works/gypsum-partitions-dubai/), [commercial false ceilings](https://cityrenovations.ae/civil-works/gypsum-false-ceilings-dubai/) and [commercial electrical works in Dubai](https://cityrenovations.ae/civil-works/electrical-works-dubai/) teams, plus [commercial painting and building repainting](https://cityrenovations.ae/painting/commercial-building-dubai/) and [waterproofing and protective coatings](https://cityrenovations.ae/painting/waterproofing-coatings-dubai/). What We Do ## Commercial Renovation & Fit-Out Capabilities [Get a Commercial Renovation Quote](#quote) ![Warehouse renovation with new industrial flooring and mezzanine](https://cityrenovations.ae/img/T-vmXFdoW1-320.png) Warehouse ### Warehouse & Logistics Renovation Industrial flooring, mezzanines and dock-door upgrades — handed over racking-ready. ![Cold-store fit-out with insulated panels and freezer rooms](https://cityrenovations.ae/img/a_11J2iIV3-320.png) Cold Storage ### Cold-Store Fit-Out Insulated panels, freezer rooms and racking-ready slabs — handed over commissioning-ready. ![Heavy-duty epoxy industrial floor with bay line marking](https://cityrenovations.ae/img/RDzZaP1jA--320.png) Industrial Floor ### Epoxy & PU Floor Systems Heavy-duty screeds, bay demarcation and line marking — installed in phases, plant kept running. ![Cat-B office fit-out with open-plan workspace and meeting rooms](https://cityrenovations.ae/img/bXr0ks6325-320.png) Office Fit-Out ### Office Cat-B Fit-Out Open-plan offices, meeting rooms, reception and pantry — turnkey, on programme. ![Retail unit build-out with joinery, lighting and shopfront](https://cityrenovations.ae/img/t81Qlt6ncR-320.png) Retail Build-Out ### Retail Build-Out Joinery, lighting, shopfront and signage — delivered for trading day. Every Job ## What Comes With Every Commercial Quote Fixed-Price, Itemised Quote Every quote is fixed price and itemised by package and phase. The price we agree at the start is the price you pay at the end — no hidden extras. One Dedicated Project Manager A single PM is your point of contact from quote to handover — no chasing five different subcontractors for an update. Fully Insured, RAMS Included Public liability cover on every contract, Risk Assessment & Method Statement supplied with the quote — tender-ready paperwork. Gantt-Style Programme Every quote ships with a week-by-week programme showing approvals, phases and handover — so the FM team and your operations can plan. All Approvals Handled DM, Civil Defence, DEWA, mall, landlord and OA approvals submitted, tracked and closed by your PM — not your problem. Workmanship Warranty in Writing Every job comes with a written workmanship warranty. MEP and structural elements carry additional manufacturer cover. How It Works ## From First Visit to Handover 1 Free Site Visit We visit the space, take measurements, and understand your scope, brand and operations — within 48 hours of your enquiry. 2 Design & Fixed Quote An itemised, fixed-price quote with a Gantt-style programme — held valid for 30 days, no surprises. 3 Approvals & Mobilisation DM, Civil Defence and landlord approvals submitted and tracked, RAMS issued, and the site mobilised — handled by your PM. 4 Build & Progress Reporting Strip-out, MEP, partitions, finishes and joinery delivered in phases — with daily progress photos and a weekly call. 5 Snag, T&C & Handover Snag list closed, MEP test & commissioning sheets handed over, warranty issued — and we only invoice when you're happy. Pricing ## Commercial Renovation Pricing Useful starting points for early budgeting. Final pricing is locked after a site survey, with authority requirements, access constraints and finish specifications confirmed — never from drawings alone. ### Tenant Improvement From AED 400 /sqft Single-tenant offices and retail units up to 3,000 sqft — Cat-B turnkey fit-out delivered in 4–6 weeks. What's included Partitions, ceilings and flooring MEP first & second fix Joinery (reception, pantry, meeting rooms) Brand-spec finishes Approvals and RAMS included Workmanship warranty in writing [Get a Quote](#quote) Most Common ### Full Commercial Fit-Out From AED 600 /sqft Whole-floor offices, multi-unit retail and F&B — Cat-B turnkey with full programme management, 6–12 weeks. What's included Everything in Tenant Improvement Civil Defence sign-off coordinated Dedicated PM, weekly progress call Gantt-style programme reporting MEP T&C documentation pack Phased handover if needed [Get a Quote](#quote) ### Warehouse Renovation From AED 200 /sqft Logistics and industrial spaces — flooring, mezzanines, MEP upgrades, dock works and office pods, phased around your operations. What's included Epoxy or PU industrial flooring Mezzanines and racking-compatible slabs Dock-door and shutter works Industrial lighting & LV upgrades Office pod additions Phased to keep ops running [Get a Quote](#quote) Pricing is indicative — final price is fixed after the free site visit. VAT included in every quote. Why Choose Us ## Built Around Operating Businesses ### One Contractor, End-to-End Design coordination, MEP, joinery, finishes and approvals — all under one contract, with one PM. No multi-vendor hand-offs. ### DM-Licensed & Insured Dubai Municipality-licensed contractor with public liability insurance on every project. Tender-ready paperwork supplied with every quote. ### Defined Timelines, Defended Every job has a Gantt-style programme and weekly progress reporting. We hit handover dates — that's our reputation. ### Transparent, Fixed Pricing Itemised, fixed-price quote up front. No mid-project change-order surprises — only scope you approve in writing. ### Built for Operations We work around trading hours, FM rules and OA restrictions. Your business doesn't pause for your renovation. ### Workmanship Warranty Written workmanship warranty on every job. MEP and structural elements carry extended manufacturer cover. Our Commitment ## What You Get, In Writing - **Free site visit + fixed-price BOQ in 48 hours.** No charge to scope the works and put a clear, itemised number in your hands. - **Zero deposit until you approve the quote.** You only commit once the BOQ is signed off — nothing down to get started. - **One named project manager, daily WhatsApp updates.** A single point of contact from the first site visit to final handover. - **Workmanship warranty, stated in your contract.** Every job is backed in writing; the period is set per project. - **In-house teams — no subcontractor surprises.** Your project is delivered by our own crews, managed end-to-end. **Indicative pricing.** Per-sqft fit-out rates by category are shown in the pricing above. Indicative starting ranges — your itemised BOQ is confirmed after a free site visit. [Read the full office fit-out cost guide](https://cityrenovations.ae/blog/office-fit-out-cost-dubai-2026/). FAQ ## Common Questions ### What is the difference between a Cat-A and Cat-B fit-out? A Cat-A fit-out is the developer or landlord's base finish — typically raised floors, suspended ceilings, basic MEP infrastructure, blank painted walls, with the space delivered ready to be occupied but not branded or partitioned. A Cat-B fit-out is the tenant's own fit-out: partitions, branded reception, meeting rooms, IT and AV infrastructure, joinery, finishes and brand-spec lighting. We deliver both, though most of our commercial enquiries are Cat-B turnkey for tenants taking over a Cat-A shell. The line between the two is important for cost — Cat-A is paid by the landlord, Cat-B is the tenant's capex, and what gets billed where is set out in the lease's licence for alterations. ### Do you handle DM, Civil Defence and landlord approvals? Yes — DM permit submissions, Civil Defence sign-off for fire-rated and life-safety scope, DEWA temporary supply and energisation, and landlord/mall licence-for-alterations submissions are all handled by your dedicated PM. The approvals timeline goes into your Gantt-style programme so the critical path is visible from week one. Where additional consultants are needed (structural engineer, MEP consultant, acoustic) we coordinate them under our contract so you don't deal with multiple vendors. ### How long does a commercial fit-out typically take? Programme depends on scope, approvals and access. As a guide: a single-tenant 1,500 sqft office fit-out runs 4–6 weeks from approvals to handover. A whole-floor 8,000–12,000 sqft Cat-B office fit-out runs 8–12 weeks. A warehouse renovation including flooring, mezzanine and MEP upgrades runs 6–10 weeks. An F&B fit-out including Civil Defence approvals for kitchen extract runs 10–14 weeks. ### Can you keep our business running while you renovate? Yes — phased delivery is standard for occupied buildings. For multi-floor offices we work floor by floor, with the active floors continuing to trade. For warehouses we sequence the work zone by zone so the operation continues on the rest of the slab. For F&B and retail we work overnight strip-out and finishes, or schedule full closure only for the days that genuinely require it — and that closure window is locked at contract sign so you can plan trading impact. ### Do you provide RAMS, insurance, and Civil Defence documentation? Yes — every commercial quote ships with the documentation FM teams, Owners' Associations and landlords require. This includes the Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS), public liability insurance certificate (AED 5M as standard, AED 10M and project-specific cover available on request), method statements per trade, Civil Defence application packs for fire-rated work and intumescent steel coating, and full MEP test & commissioning sheets at handover. The package is tender-ready and goes directly into FM systems with no rework. ### What's specifically involved in a warehouse renovation? Warehouse renovation in UAE typically covers six work streams: industrial flooring (epoxy, PU or self-levelling depending on traffic and chemical exposure), mezzanines and racking-compatible slab repair, dock doors and roller shutters, MEP upgrades including LV and lighting (LED retrofit is now the default), fire-safety and Civil Defence compliance (sprinklers, smoke control, intumescent steel coating where exposed structural steel is present), and office-pod additions for site teams. Free-zone authorities (JAFZA, Dubai South, DAFZA) and DM each have their own permitting paths — we handle whichever applies to your site. ### How do you handle change orders and cost certainty? The quote is fixed-price for the scope it describes. Variations only happen if scope changes — either at your request or because hidden conditions emerge during strip-out (asbestos in older buildings, structural surprises, MEP that doesn't match drawings). Every variation is priced and approved in writing before we proceed, so the running cost is always known. No mid-project cost creep without your written sign-off. ### Can you work to a hard handover date for a lease or opening? Yes — lease commencement dates, mall opening dates and operational go-live dates are the most common drivers behind our project programmes. We work backwards from the handover date, lock the approvals critical path first, and structure phasing so the date holds. Late-stage compression (extended shifts, overnight work, parallel trades on adjacent zones) is part of how we hit dates that have penalty exposure attached. If a date is genuinely unachievable we tell you at quote stage with the data — we don't sign up for dates we can't hit. ### What warranty do you offer on commercial renovation? All commercial work carries a written workmanship warranty covering installation defects on partitions, ceilings, finishes, joinery and MEP installation quality. MEP equipment carries the manufacturer's warranty pass-through (typically 12–24 months on AC, controls, lighting). Industrial flooring carries a manufacturer-backed system warranty (typically 5–10 years against bond failure and wear-through when applied to specification). Structural alterations carry the engineer's certification. The warranty document is issued at sign-off along with the as-built drawings and MEP test & commissioning pack. ### Do you take on warehouse renovation in the free zones? Yes — we deliver warehouse renovations across JAFZA, DAFZA, Dubai South, DIP, Dubai Investment Park and Al Quoz routinely. Each free zone has its own permitting and contractor accreditation requirements — JAFZA in particular has a controlled contractor list with specific safety, insurance and gate-pass requirements. We hold the accreditations and gate-pass capability for the major free zones. Where we don't yet hold a specific free-zone approval we'll tell you at quote stage with the lead time to obtain it (typically 1–2 weeks). ### Do you handle MEP design or just installation? We deliver MEP installation in-house under our main contract. For projects requiring formal MEP design submission (Cat-A shell upgrades, healthcare DHA submissions, F&B Civil Defence submissions, anything triggering full design review) we coordinate a chartered MEP consultant under the contract. Your PM remains your single point of contact — you don't separately appoint the consultant. The MEP T&C sheets and as-built drawings come to you at handover as a single tender-ready pack. ### Do commercial fit-outs in Dubai need a landlord NOC? In most commercial buildings, yes. Landlords, malls, free zones and Owners' Associations normally require an NOC or work permit before strip-out or fit-out begins. We confirm the approval path during the site visit and build the landlord, mall or OA requirements — NOC, access timing, lift protection and noise-hour rules — into the programme so the critical path is visible before you sign. ### Do you handle DCD approval for restaurants and fire-rated fit-outs? Yes, where Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) approval is required. We coordinate the fire-safety scope — fire-rated partitions, sprinklers, smoke detection and F&B kitchen extract — including compliant materials, drawings, inspection support and the completion documentation DCD needs to sign the space off. Free Site Visit ## Ready to Scope Your _Commercial Renovation?_ We'll book a free site visit within 48 hours and send a fixed-price quote with a Gantt-style programme inside 5 working days — built around your operations. Free site visit within 48 hours Fixed-price, itemised quote — held for 30 days Gantt-style programme with every quote RAMS, insurance and approvals handled Workmanship warranty on every job Phone +971 58 524 3632 WhatsApp +971 58 524 3632 Email hello@cityrenovations.ae Cat-A Upgrade Cat-B Turnkey MEP Upgrade Joinery & Brand Finishes Industrial Flooring Mezzanine Civil Defence Scope Not Sure Yet Send My Enquiry **Got it.** We'll be in touch within one working day to set up your free site visit. Your details are private. Used only for your quote.