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.
Commercial16 September 2026·7 min read
Cat A is the landlord's base finish and Cat B is the workplace you build on top of it, and in Dubai the price difference is AED 200-400 against AED 400-1,200+ per sq ft. This guide works through a 2,000 sq ft Business Bay example, the approvals and a realistic timeline.
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.