RENOVATION CONTRACTORS
DUBAI
Top British Contractors in Dubai – Villa & Apartment Renovations
At #nu, are leading luxury renovation contractors operating in Prime London and now Dubai. We offer a fully bespoke design and build service in Dubai which are tailored to your individual lifestyle and vision. With decades of experience in high-end residential projects, our team delivers seamless, end-to-end execution.
In Dubai, many villas in prime areas like Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, and Arabian Ranches are now over 20 years old, presenting ideal opportunities for thoughtful, high-value refurbishment.
At #nu, we provide a single point of contact to manage every stage, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and excellence throughout. From architecture and interior design to construction and final fit-out, our standard is uncompromising.
Expect nothing less than the finest in design, build, and project management with #nu.
Renovation Process with #NU Projects – Dubai
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Client reaches out to #NU via website, social media, call, or referral.
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Discovery call/meeting scheduled to discuss:
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Location of villa or apartment
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Type of renovation
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Timeline expectations
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Desired quality
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Potential budget
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Outcome: Agreement to proceed to arrange a viewing.
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#NU design team member visits the property.
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Review existing layouts, structure, MEP systems, and finishes.
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Discuss vision, inspirations, goals, and potential constraints.
Outcome: Site survey + initial project brief.
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Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) budget prepared based on initial brief.
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Ballpark costs for:
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Project management & design services
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Demolition & build
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MEP upgrades
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Fit-out
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Permits & approvals
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Scope of Works (SOW) document drafted.
Outcome: To sign of budget estimate and move to the contract stages
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Assign Architect + Interior Designer (UK-standard design process).
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Concept design presentations (mood boards, layouts, 3D renders).
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Revisions based on client feedback.
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Detailed design + material selection.
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Collaboration with Structural Engineer (if applicable).
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Outcome: Signed-off design ready for authority submission.
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Appoint a Dubai Municipality-licensed Consultant to submit plans.
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Required approvals:
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Dubai Municipality/Trakhees Building Permit
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NOC from Community Developer (e.g., Emaar, Nakheel)
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MEP approval (via DEWA)
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Civil Defence approval (if fire safety systems are involved)
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Outcome: Full legal compliance with Dubai regulations.
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Appoint On-Site Project Manager (PM) & Quantity Surveyor (QS).
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Develop:
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Construction Programme
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Risk Assessments + Method Statements (RAMS)
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Health & Safety Plan (aligned with UK HSE standards)
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Mobilise approved & specialist contractors + suppliers.
Outcome: Site H&S induction + welfare & site setup.
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Works commence under supervision of PM and QS.
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Daily/weekly updates, site reports.
- Work delivered to UAE/BS/UK Building Regs standards, including:
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Structural
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MEP
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Fireproofing
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Ventilation
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Waterproofing
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Regular quality inspections and cost reporting by QS.
Outcome: Smooth, compliant, quality-controlled build phase.
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