Apartment Renovation in Downtown Dubai

Renovating in Downtown Dubai: what to know

In Downtown towers the programme is shaped by service-lift bookings and permitted working hours, so we plan deliveries and noisy work around the building's rules before demolition starts.

Downtown Dubai is Emaar's master community around Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, made up mainly of high-rise towers and the low-rise Old Town buildings. Busy towers mean approvals, access and working hours need careful planning.

Developer

Emaar (master developer)

Homes

High-rise apartment towers plus the low-rise Old Town buildings

Approvals

Building management NOC; community rules also apply

• Approvals: building management and the community both have rules for renovation works — we prepare the NOC documents before any work starts.
• Access and timing: busy towers restrict deliveries and noisy work to set hours, so a realistic programme is essential.
• Older buildings: Old Town and the earlier towers date from the mid-2000s, so kitchens, bathrooms and MEP systems are often due for an upgrade.
• Finish choices: a clear specification by brand and grade avoids disputes and keeps the budget fixed.

Indicative budget

Typical Dubai ranges from our Apartment Renovation Cost in Dubai guide. Your fixed price comes from an itemised quote after a site visit in Downtown Dubai.

• Studio: roughly AED 35,000 – 90,000
• 1 bedroom: roughly AED 70,000 – 140,000
• 2 bedroom: roughly AED 100,000 – 200,000
• 3 bedroom: roughly AED 150,000 – 300,000