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.
Costs12 August 2026·7 min read
Typical Dubai villa renovation costs in 2026 run from AED 150 to 800 per sq ft depending on scope, with full projects commonly totalling AED 150,000 to 500,000 and beyond. Here is how the number is built, what moves it, and how SITES scopes a budget you can commit to.
Design15 July 2026·7 min read
The trends genuinely shaping homes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 2026, why each one suits the Gulf climate and market, and an honest verdict on which will still add value in 2032 and which you will pay to remove.