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Kitchen Renovation Cost Dubai: What You Will Actually Pay
Kitchen Renovation Cost Dubai: What You Will Actually Pay
If you are planning a kitchen renovation in Dubai, cost is usually the first question and the hardest one to pin down from a quick search. Prices vary a lot depending on kitchen size, the materials you choose, and how much of the plumbing and electrical layout is changing. This guide breaks down real 2026 pricing by renovation type, kitchen size, material choice, and location, so you can budget properly before you call a contractor.
SHC Technical Services provides a free on site assessment and a fixed price quote for every kitchen renovation in Dubai, with no variation once the scope is agreed. If you want a number specific to your kitchen rather than a general range, request a free quote and we will confirm it in writing within 24 hours.
What Drives Kitchen Renovation Cost in Dubai
Five factors decide the final number on almost every job:
Kitchen size
More square metres means more cabinetry, more countertop, and more labour hours.
Cabinet type
Off the shelf RTA units cost significantly less than custom fabricated MDF or solid wood cabinetry.
Countertop material
Laminate is the most affordable option. Granite, marble, and quartz are priced by slab size and edge profile and sit at the premium end.
Plumbing and electrical scope
Moving the sink position or adding sockets increases first fix costs. Keeping fixtures in their existing position keeps costs down.
Appliances
If appliance supply is included in the contract it is priced separately and can range from AED 3,000 to AED 25,000 or more depending on brand and specification.
Price Breakdown by Renovation Type
These are the typical ranges we quote across Dubai, based on current material and labour costs.
| Renovation Type | Typical Price Range | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen makeover (cosmetic only) | AED 3,000 – 8,000 | Cabinet painting, handles, fixtures, backsplash |
| Kitchen refurbishment | AED 8,000 – 20,000 | Cabinet repairs, floor replacement, countertop, plumbing repairs |
| Partial renovation | AED 5,000 – 15,000 | Countertop or cabinetry only |
| Full kitchen renovation — Small | AED 18,000 – 35,000 | Up to 8 sqm, standard materials |
| Full kitchen renovation — Medium | AED 35,000 – 65,000 | 8–15 sqm, custom cabinetry, stone countertops |
| Full kitchen renovation — Large / Luxury | AED 65,000+ | 15+ sqm, premium finishes, appliance integration |
Not sure which of these categories fits your kitchen? A cracked backsplash with a layout that still works is a very different job to a kitchen that needs the sink and cabinets repositioned entirely, and the cost difference between the two is significant.
See our comparison of kitchen makeover, refurbishment, and full renovation to work out which category your kitchen actually falls into before you budget.
Three Worked Examples
General ranges are useful, but a real number tied to a real kitchen is more useful. Three examples based on jobs of a similar size and scope to what we quote regularly across Dubai:
Small apartment, JLT
A one bedroom kitchen around 6 square metres, fitted with RTA cabinets and a laminate countertop, typically lands close to AED 20,000 to 25,000 all in.
Medium apartment, Downtown Dubai
A two bedroom kitchen around 10 square metres, with custom MDF cabinetry and a granite countertop, typically falls between AED 38,000 and 48,000.
Large villa, Arabian Ranches
A kitchen around 14 square metres with custom cabinetry, a quartz countertop, and an island, is more likely to fall in the AED 55,000 to 65,000 range.
All prices indicative. Final cost is confirmed in writing after a free on site assessment, and we do not vary the agreed price without written approval.
Cost by Kitchen Size
These are the typical ranges we quote across Dubai, based on current material and labour costs.
| Size | Approx. Area | Typical Full Renovation Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 8 sqm, common in JLT and Dubai Marina apartments | AED 18,000 to 35,000 |
| Medium | 8 to 15 sqm, common in townhouses and larger apartments | AED 35,000 to 65,000 |
| Large | 15+ sqm, common in villas in Arabian Ranches and DAMAC Hills | AED 65,000 and up |
How Cost Compares Across Dubai Communities
Location itself does not set the price, but the property type that dominates each community usually does. Apartment heavy areas such as JLT, Dubai Marina, and Downtown Dubai tend to have smaller kitchen footprints, which keeps material volume down but can add access related costs like service lift booking and restricted working hours. Villa communities such as Arabian Ranches, DAMAC Hills, and Mudon tend to have larger kitchens and more scope for layout changes, which increases material and labour cost but usually comes with easier site access. Dubai Hills and Jumeirah Park sit somewhere in between, with a mix of townhouses and villas of varying size.
Material Cost Comparison
Cabinets:
| Cabinet Type | Relative Cost |
|---|---|
| RTA (ready to assemble) units | Most affordable |
| Custom MDF cabinetry | Mid range |
| Solid wood cabinetry | Higher cost |
| Lacquered finish cabinetry | Premium |
Countertops:
| Countertop Material | Relative Cost |
|---|---|
| Laminate | Most affordable |
| Granite | Mid range |
| Quartz | Higher cost |
| Marble | Premium |
Ways to Reduce Your Kitchen Renovation Cost
Choose RTA cabinets over fully custom joinery if the layout does not need to change.
Choose laminate or granite over marble or quartz if budget is the priority over premium finish.
Keep the sink, hob, and appliance positions where they already are. Repositioning any of these adds first fix plumbing and electrical cost.
Consider a refurbishment instead of a full renovation if the layout works and only specific components have failed, such as worn cabinets or a damaged countertop.
Source appliances separately if you already have preferred brands, rather than bundling appliance supply into the renovation contract.
Villa vs Apartment Kitchen Renovation Costs
Villas usually cost more per square metre simply because there is more kitchen to renovate and longer plumbing and electrical runs to work with. Apartments carry a different set of cost drivers that villas rarely face: service lift booking fees, corridor and lift protection during the works, and restricted working hours set by building management. Neither type is automatically cheaper. It comes down to the specific scope and the site access involved.
Hidden Costs to Budget For
NOC or Dubai Municipality permit costs, if the renovation involves moving a wall, relocating the sink, or any structural change. Our guide to kitchen renovation permits and NOC rules in Dubai covers exactly when this applies and how long approval typically takes.
- Appliance supply, if you want it included in the same contract rather than sourced separately.
- Removal and disposal of the old kitchen units, which some quotes leave out.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
A proper fixed price quote should be itemised by element: cabinetry, countertop, tiling, plumbing, and electrical, so you can see exactly where the budget goes. Be cautious of a single lump sum number with no breakdown, since that is where variation charges tend to appear later. We provide a free on site assessment and confirm your quote in writing within 24 hours, with no changes to the agreed price without your written approval.
The material and labour cost itself is fairly fixed across reputable contractors, but the scope is flexible. You can reduce cost by choosing RTA cabinets over custom joinery, laminate over stone countertops, or a partial renovation over a full one.
We do not. The on site assessment and quote are free, with no obligation to proceed.
A cosmetic makeover, cabinet painting, new handles, and a backsplash refresh, typically costs AED 3,000 to 8,000 and gives the biggest visual change for the lowest spend.
For a full renovation, material choice usually swings the price more than size within the same size band. Two kitchens of the same square metreage can differ by tens of thousands of dirhams depending on whether cabinetry is RTA or custom, and countertop is laminate or marble.
We recommend requesting a quote at least two to three weeks before your target start date, particularly if the renovation needs a Dubai Municipality permit, since approval can take three to six weeks for structural changes.
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