Costs1 October 2026·7 min read
Abu Dhabi villa renovations run from about AED 200,000 for selective interiors to AED 500,000-1.5M for a full fit-out, with premium islands 20-30 percent higher. Here are the Aldar NOC and DMT permit paths, the differences from Dubai, and how SITES delivers in the capital.
Permits26 August 2026·8 min read
Every Dubai renovation passes two gates: the master developer's NOC and, for structural, MEP, layout or external work, a Dubai Municipality, Trakhees or DDA permit. This guide explains who approves what, the documents, the fees, the timelines and the mistakes that cost weeks.
Design10 June 2026·7 min read
The blended modern-Arabic majlis is the most requested style in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 2026. Here is how it is built, surface by surface: layout, ceiling, seating, materials and lighting, with typical sizes, budgets and a checklist for briefing a designer.