Kitchen renovation cost Dubai 2026
Kitchen Renovation Cost in Dubai
Understand what separates a quick kitchen refresh from a full remodel, which choices affect price, and what to send for a useful quotation.
- Refresh and full-remodel scopes
- Cabinet and countertop planning
- Quote inputs that reduce surprises
Choose the right level
Kitchen Refresh or Full Renovation?
The biggest pricing mistake is comparing quotes for different scopes. Keeping cabinets and service points is very different from replacing joinery, counters, backsplash, sink, plumbing, electrical points and appliances.
Early budget bands
Published Kitchen Starting Points
A limited kitchen refresh can start from AED 4,500, while fuller kitchen renovation can start from AED 14,500. These are planning points, not automatic final prices.
Price the complete scope
What a Kitchen Quote Should Cover
A useful kitchen quotation separates demolition, disposal, cabinetry, countertop, backsplash, plumbing, electrical, lighting, painting and appliance connections. It should also state which appliances and fittings are supplied by the client.
Finalize appliance sizes and major service locations before joinery fabrication. Late changes to a refrigerator recess, hob, hood, dishwasher or sink can create avoidable variations.
Send Photos and Scope| Kitchen item | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Cabinetry | Carcass, doors, finish, hardware, internals and installation. |
| Countertop | Material, thickness, cut-outs, upstands and edge detail. |
| Backsplash | Surface preparation, tile or slab, pattern, grout and sealing. |
| Plumbing | Sink, mixer, drainage, valves, appliance points and testing. |
| Electrical | Sockets, isolators, appliance loads, lighting and testing. |
| Protection | Access route, lift, floor protection, dust control and disposal. |
A clearer route to quotation
A Practical Kitchen Renovation Sequence
Measure
Capture the room, doors, windows and service points.
Choose Layout
Confirm what stays and what moves.
Select Appliances
Lock key dimensions before fabrication.
Approve Materials
Confirm cabinet, counter, backsplash and hardware.
Coordinate Trades
Sequence demolition, MEP, joinery and finishes.
Test and Handover
Check doors, drawers, services, sealant and snag items.
Continue your renovation research
Use these related service, cost and approval pages to define the scope before comparing quotations.
Practical questions
Frequently Asked Questions
A limited kitchen refresh can start from AED 4,500 and fuller renovation can start from AED 14,500. Final cost depends on kitchen size, cabinetry, countertop, backsplash, MEP changes, appliances, materials and building access.
More linear metres, tall units, islands, premium finishes, soft-close hardware, drawers, internal accessories and complex site conditions can all increase the joinery price.
Often yes. Keeping suitable plumbing, electrical and appliance locations can reduce demolition and service changes, but the condition and safety of existing services should be checked.
Requirements vary by building and scope. Ask management about NOCs, contractor registration, work hours, lift protection, plumbing changes and deposits before scheduling.
Timing depends on approvals, design decisions, material lead times, joinery fabrication and site work. A full custom kitchen usually takes longer than a limited refresh.
Start with a clear scope
Get a Kitchen Cost Review
Send your property location, photos, desired work, occupancy status and target date for an initial review.