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.
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Building renovation in Dubai at a glance
| What it covers | Lobbies and corridors, staircases, façade and waterproofing, central AC plant and pumps, distribution boards, water tanks and drainage, and units between tenancies. |
|---|---|
| Who it is for | Landlords and owners’ associations of residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings in Dubai. |
| Scope | From the common areas alone up to the whole building: common areas, facade, plant and units, phased if needed. |
| Occupied buildings | Yes, phased by floor or by system, with residents told what happens when. |
| Approvals | Façade, structural and fire-system works usually need authority approval; we handle the submissions. |
| After handover | An annual maintenance contract for the plant and common areas, with the same contact. |
| How quoting works | A survey first, then a quote itemised by trade so you can phase what you cannot fund at once. |
| How fast we respond | Reply to new enquiries in under an hour (Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00) and a site survey within 24 to 48 hours. |
| Company | Widget Tech Project Management Services LLC, office in Al Garhoud. 10+ projects delivered in Dubai. Dubai only. |
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. If only the lobby, lift lobbies and corridors need work, see our common area renovation page.
What affects the cost of building renovation in Dubai?
Building renovation in Dubai is priced per building after a survey, because two buildings of the same size rarely need the same work. Here is what changes the cost:
| Building age and condition | Older buildings more often need MEP plant and waterproofing replaced rather than repaired. |
|---|---|
| AC plant | Replacing a chiller or VRF system is often the largest single line in the budget. |
| Facade and waterproofing | A repaint costs far less than full facade repair and new sealants; water ingress left alone drives interior costs. |
| Common area scope | A refresh of lobbies and corridors costs less than new finishes, ceilings and lighting throughout. |
| Unit refurbishment | Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and paint, priced per unit type, and easy to phase. |
| Occupancy during work | Phasing around residents and out of hours work costs more than renovating an empty building. |
We do not publish a flat rate. We survey first and quote by phase, so an owners’ association can approve and fund 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. Our residential tower case study shows a 10+ floor building renovated and then maintained for a year under an AMC.
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 56 108 3786 · info@thewidgettech.com · Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00