Warehouse Renovation & Refurbishment in Dubai — One Contractor, Every Layer
Intro
Dubai's industrial market has changed. New Grade A stock is coming online, and tenants now compare your warehouse against it — on roof condition, floors, insulation and energy costs. Rents across Dubai industrial rose 6.8% year-on-year in Q2 2026, and the gap between modern and legacy space is widening fast. Renovating is almost always cheaper, faster and less risky than relocating.
AL QIRAAT renovates warehouses end-to-end: envelope, floors, interiors and MEP — under one contract, with JAFZA & DCD permits handled and operations kept running.
Full-Scope Renovation Scope
- Envelope: roof replacement & waterproofing, sandwich panel repair, PU insulation, skylight renewal.
- Floors: epoxy/PU systems, floor polishing, crack repair, anti-static finishes for electronics and data.
- Interiors: painting, partitioning, office and mezzanine fit-out, signage touch-ups.
- MEP: air conditioning, plumbing, electrical upgrades — and solar installation as an optional energy play.
- Compliance: DCD/JAFZA approvals managed by us.
Why One Contractor Wins
| AL QIRAAT (one contract) | Six separate contractors |
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| Accountability | One team owns the outcome | Blame passes between vendors |
| Timeline | One schedule, phased | Each vendor waits on the other |
| Cost control | One fixed proposal | Scope creep and overlap |
| Downtime | One coordinated shutdown plan | Repeated site entries and halts |
| Warranty | One warranty, one phone number | Chasing six warranties |
Cost & Timeline Guide (indicative)
- Light refurbishment (painting, floors, minor repairs): from ~AED 15–40 per sq ft.
- Full renovation (envelope + floors + interiors + MEP): AED 60+ per sq ft depending on scope.
- Timeline: 1–3 weeks per discipline; 4–8 weeks for a full renovation. Fixed timeline in every proposal.
Renovation Process
- Survey & condition report — structural, envelope, floors and MEP assessment.
- Design & fixed quote — scope, pricing, timeline, warranty in writing.
- Permit & compliance — JAFZA/DCD approvals handled by us.
- Phased build-out — operations continue; noise works scheduled off-hours.
- Handover & warranty — inspection, documentation, maintenance plan.
Areas We Serve
JAFZA · Dubai South · Dubai Industrial City · Al Quoz · DIP · NIP — and UAE-wide. Specialists in warehouse renovation inside JAFZA and Dubai South.
FAQ
- How much does warehouse renovation cost in Dubai? From ~AED 15–40 per sq ft for light refurbishment to AED 60+ per sq ft for full renovation. A free survey gives a fixed quote.
- How long does a warehouse renovation take? Typically 4–8 weeks for a full renovation; phased packages run 1–3 weeks per discipline.
- Can we keep operating during renovation? Yes — we phase by zone and schedule high-noise works off-hours.
- Do you handle JAFZA/DCD permits? Yes — as a JAFZA & DCD authorized contractor we manage the required approvals.
- Do you do fit-outs (offices, mezzanine, partitions)? Yes — interior fit-out is part of the renovation scope.
- Will renovation increase our rent or asset value? Upgraded, well-maintained warehouses command higher rents and retain tenants against new Grade A supply.
- What warranty do you provide? Written warranties per system — e.g. 10–15 years waterproofing, 2–5 years epoxy flooring.