Marina Diamond
Dubai Marina
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Living and kitchenStudio apartment, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 100,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
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For landlords and investors
Apartment renovation in Dubai, managed for you.
We plan it, manage the contractors and hand it back ready to let. You don’t need to be here.
- 23Apartments refitted
- Under 90 daysEvery project, start to finish
- +59%Rent after our Greens refit
- Free first visit
- Fixed, itemised quote
- Photos and video every week
Drag the gold line, or tap a room.
Case study
Two-bedroom in Al Ghozlan, The Greens
59%more rent a year after a 10-week refit
BeforeAED 110,000
AfterAED 175,000
What we did
Wood-effect flooring, light doors and wardrobes, a new kitchen and bathroom, paint and lighting throughout. Ten weeks from start to handover.
Our work
Before and after: recent apartment refits
Real flats we have refurbished in Dubai, each finished in under 90 days. Tap a room. A gold dot means it has a before and after to slide.
Studio
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After
Living and kitchenThe Torch
Dubai Marina
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After
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KitchenTwo-bedroom apartment, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 200,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
Remraam
Dubailand
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After
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KitchenTwo-bedroom apartment, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 200,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
Preatoni Tower
JLT
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After
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Living roomOne-bedroom plus study, converted to two bedrooms, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 150,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
Lake Terrace
JLT
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After
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LoungeOne-bedroom apartment, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 150,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
Lake View Tower
JLT
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After
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Open plan livingTwo-bedroom apartment, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 200,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
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Lake View Tower
JLT
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After
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Main roomStudio apartment, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 100,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
Lake View Tower
JLT
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After
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Main roomStudio apartment, unfurnished, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 100,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
Lake Terrace
JLT
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After
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Living areaStudio apartment, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 100,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
Lake View Tower
JLT
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After
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Living and diningOne-bedroom apartment, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 150,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
Lake View Tower
JLT
Before: same layout, another flat
After
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Living areaStudio apartment, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 100,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
Lake View Tower
JLT
Before
After
See all 8 finished photos
Living areaStudio apartment, full refit
- Guide priceabout AED 100,000
- Time takenUnder 90 days
Prices
What an apartment renovation costs in Dubai
Our benchmark for a full refit. Your price depends on size, condition and the finishes you choose.
Studio apartmentabout AED 100,000Full refit, as a guide
One-bedroom apartmentabout AED 150,000Full refit, as a guide
Two-bedroom apartmentabout AED 200,000Full refit, as a guide
Free surveyWe visit and measure at no charge.
Fixed, itemised quoteYou see what each part costs before you commit.
50% to startThe other 50% during the work, before completion.
Makers’ warrantiesOn kitchens, flooring and tiles, passed on to you.
Is it worth it?
Work out the payback
Use your own numbers. We’ll give you realistic ones at the survey.
Extra rent each year
AED 65,000
That is 59% more rent. Add the cost of the refit to see how long it takes to pay for itself.
A guide only. With a tenant in place, rent rises at renewal follow the Dubai rent index, so the gain usually comes when the home is re-let.
Services
What we renovate
KitchensNew cabinets, worktops and appliances.
BathroomsTiling, sanitaryware, glass and lighting.
FlooringWood-effect, porcelain and vinyl floors.
Doors and wardrobesLighter doors and fitted wardrobes.
Paint and lightingFresh paint and modern lighting.
Full refitsEverything, planned and managed by one team.
How it works
Five steps, one point of contact
- Free surveyWe visit, measure and tell you what is worth doing.
- Plan and fixed quoteA clear scope and an itemised price.
- ApprovalsWe get the building and developer permissions.
- The workWe manage the contractors. You get photos and video every week.
- Handover and letReady to live in, or listed by our leasing team.
Approvals and building rules, handled
Building permissionThe building management or owners' association signs off before work starts.
Master developerWhere the community needs it, for example the DMCC in JLT.
Deposits and hoursMost buildings take a refundable deposit and set working hours. We arrange both.
Between tenanciesWe plan ahead so work starts the day the keys come back.
Owners abroad
Renovate, let and manage, from anywhere
Most of our renovation clients are investors who don’t live in Dubai. The whole job is built around that.
- Photos and video every weekYou see the progress without flying in.
- One person to talk toFrom the survey to the handover.
- We deal with the buildingPermissions, access and the contractors.
- Ready to let on day oneOur leasing and management teams take over if you want.
Who runs your project
Project managers, not a builder you have to chase
Our own team plans and runs every job and manages the contractors who do the building work.
Ayman Hoque
Mohammad Adil
Mohammad Istiak
Sajjad HoqueWhere we work
Renovations across Dubai
Projects so far in these communities. Ask us about yours.
Apartment renovation in JLTApartment renovation in Dubai Marina
What our landlords and tenants say
Five-star reviews from our clients on Google. Read them on Google5/5
“You hear a lot of horror stories between tenants and letting agents. Luckily, my experience with Live Dubai has been a very positive one. From dealing with Mira as the agent, to Mohammed from the handover team. Maebel at head office in particular has been fantastic, she’s an excellent communicator, prompt in her responses and helpful as always.”
5/5
“I have been a client of LDI since last 3 years and I must share excellent and timely experiences on all the property management issues. Right from their leadership (Said) to their team (Maebal, Cherry, Hassan), I had a wonderful experience with all of them, they are all attentive, approachable and responsive on any of the tasks at hand.”
5/5
“Two years with this agency and I can honestly say Imee has made all the difference. She’s responsive, efficient, and always picks up the phone — no chasing, no waiting. Every request is handled quickly and properly, and she consistently goes above and beyond for her clients.”
5/5
“I lived in Lake View for almost a year and had a great experience. The apartment is clean, cozy, bright, and very comfortable to live in. I have no complaints about the maintenance or condition of the apartment – everything was excellent.”
5/5
“I had an excellent experience working with Ayman Hoque. He was professional, responsive, and incredibly efficient throughout the entire process. He managed to finalize the entire deal for me on the very same day, which exceeded my expectations.”
5/5
“I had an excellent experience working with Jon Carlo, while renting an apartment in Damac Hills 2. From the very beginning, he was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me find the right home.”
5/5
“A great experience and smooth onboarding during my rental search... Mr Adil was especially helpful and made sure that all aspects are taken care off and answered all queries patiently... Thank you team for the good work... Keep it up”
Five-star reviews from our clients, shown as written on Google. Write a Google review
How much does it cost to renovate an apartment in Dubai?
As a benchmark, a full refit with us is about AED 100,000 for a studio, AED 150,000 for a one-bedroom and AED 200,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. The real figure depends on the size, the condition and the finishes you choose. The first survey is free, and you then get a fixed, itemised quote so you can see what each part costs.
How long does an apartment renovation take?
Every project we have finished took less than 90 days from start to handover, including approvals. The full refit of a two-bedroom apartment in Al Ghozlan, The Greens, took 10 weeks. A kitchen, a bathroom or paint and flooring on their own are quicker.
Will a renovation increase my rent?
Usually, when the home is re-let. In our Al Ghozlan case study the rent went from AED 110,000 to AED 175,000 a year, 59% more. If you already have a tenant, rent rises at renewal follow the Dubai rent index, so the gain normally comes with the next tenancy. At the survey we tell you what we think is worth doing and what is not.
Who does the work?
We are the project managers. Our own team plans the job, gets the approvals, chooses and manages the contractors, checks the work and reports to you. The building work is carried out by contractors we use again and again.
Do I need permission to renovate an apartment in Dubai?
Most buildings need approval from the building management or the master developer before work starts, and some work needs a permit from the authority for that area. We apply for what the job needs as part of the project.
Who approves renovation work in Jumeirah Lake Towers?
In JLT the building management gives its permission first, and the DMCC issues the owner fit-out approval. Other communities have their own master developer. Buildings usually also ask for a refundable deposit before work starts, and set the hours when work is allowed. We handle all of this for you.
What if I have a tenant in the apartment?
Most landlords renovate between tenancies, so the home is empty for the shortest possible time. If the work would mean a tenant has to move out, Dubai tenancy law requires 12 months written notice, so it needs planning well ahead. Tell us when the tenancy ends and we will plan the survey, quote and approvals so work can start as soon as the keys are back.
Can you renovate my property while I am abroad?
Yes. Most of our renovation clients are investors who live outside the UAE. You have one point of contact and get photos and video of the work every week, and we can hold the keys from the survey to the handover.
How do I pay?
Half before the work starts and half during the work, before completion. You see the fixed quote before you commit to anything.
Is there a warranty?
The materials come with their makers warranties, for example on kitchens, flooring and tiles, and we pass those on to you. We do not sell a separate workmanship warranty, so we check the finished work with you before handover.
Can you find a tenant once the work is finished?
Yes. Our leasing team can list the home as soon as it is handed back, and our property management team can look after it from there.
Do you renovate villas?
Most of our projects are apartments owned by investors, in The Greens, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers and Remraam. Ask us about a villa or townhouse and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right team for it.
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