Building renovation in Dubai for landlords and owners’ associations
Widget Tech renovates buildings in Dubai for landlords, owners’ associations and building managers: common areas, façades, MEP plant and unit refurbishment under one contract, phased so the building stays occupied. One contact, a dated programme, and a snag list that goes to zero.
What does building renovation include?
Whatever has aged past the point of patching: lobbies and corridors, staircases, external façade and waterproofing, the central AC plant and pumps, distribution boards, water tanks and drainage, and the units themselves between tenancies. We scope it with you after a survey, then quote it by trade so you can phase what you cannot fund at once.
| Area | Typical works |
|---|---|
| Common areas | Lobby and corridor finishes, lighting, ceilings, signage-ready surfaces, access control conduits |
| External | Façade repair and repaint, waterproofing of roofs and podiums, external drainage |
| MEP plant | Chiller or AC plant replacement, pumps, water tanks, distribution boards, emergency lighting |
| Units | Refurbishment between tenancies: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, paint, AC units |
| Compliance | Fire detection and suppression upgrades coordinated with Civil Defence |
Can you renovate a building while it is occupied?
Yes, and most are. Work is phased by floor or by system, noisy work is timed, and residents are told what happens when. It takes longer than an empty building and the programme shows that honestly.
How much does building renovation cost in Dubai?
It depends on the building’s size and age, the condition of the plant, how much is external, and how many units are included. We survey first, then quote in writing by trade and by phase, so an owners’ association can approve one phase at a time.
What approvals are needed?
Façade, structural and fire-system works usually need authority approvals; internal refurbishment often needs fewer. We tell you which apply after the survey and we handle the submissions.
Do you maintain the building afterwards?
Yes. An annual maintenance contract for the plant and common areas, with the same contact who ran the renovation.
Frequently asked questions
Who do you work with on a building?+
Owners, landlords, owners’ associations and their managers. One decision-maker on your side and one contact on ours keeps a phased job moving.
Can you do just the units?+
Yes. Turnaround refurbishment of vacant units to an agreed standard is common work.
Which areas of Dubai?+
All of Dubai. Dubai only.
Get a written quote for your building renovation
Tell us about the building and what needs work: common areas, façade, plant or units. We survey it and come back with a written quote itemised by trade.
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Villa, kitchen, bathroom and building renovation, office, restaurant and retail fit-out, MEP works and annual maintenance. Dubai only.
Widget Tech · Sarah Building, Office 301, Al Garhoud, Dubai, U.A.E. · +971 50 108 3786 · info@thewidgettech.com · Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00