Service · Residential
Villa renovation in Dubai — bare-shell to aftercare
From bare-shell handover to twelve-month aftercare.
Full villa renovation in Dubai — including Emaar NOC, DM permit, structural changes, joinery, finishes, smart home, landscape. One studio, one contract.
This is one of twelve services held in-house by Montaigne Design. We do not subcontract the parts of the room that matter most — drawings are produced by our designers, joinery by our workshop, lighting by our team, and procurement is held by us. The contractor builds. We design and supervise.
Engagements typically begin with a private conversation in Dubai or Shanghai. Our minimum project fee is AED 400,000, and we respond within one business day.
What This Includes
Four pillars of the engagement
Approvals & NOC
Emaar NOC, DM permit, Nakheel approvals — we manage the full paperwork trail.
Structural & MEP
Structural changes, wet-area relocation, MEP upgrades — resolved before finishes begin.
Joinery & Finishes
Custom joinery from our Shanghai atelier. Stone, timber, ironwork specified for the Gulf climate.
Twelve-Month Aftercare
Care manual, supplier contacts, warranty documents, +3-month and +12-month visits.
Villa Renovation across Dubai's communities
Common questions
Frequently asked
What does a villa renovation cost in Dubai?
Typical villa renovations range from AED 500,000 for a cosmetic refresh to AED 5 million and above for a full structural renovation in Palm Jumeirah or Emirates Hills.
Do you handle the Emaar NOC?
We manage the full Emaar NOC and DM permit process as part of the engagement — approvals, contractor registration, inspection scheduling.
How long does a villa renovation take?
Twelve to eighteen months for a full renovation. Cosmetic refreshes can be completed in six to nine months.
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From the studio
Begin a Project
Every project begins with a private conversation in Dubai or Shanghai.