Kitchen Renovation in Dubai: Cost, Timeline and Layout Ideas
The kitchen is where renovation budgets are won or lost. Here's what actually drives the number.
25 June 2025 · 5 min read · K4 Fit-Out Studio
Kitchen renovation in Dubai concentrates more MEP, joinery and stone cost per square foot than any other room in a villa, which is why kitchen budgets often exceed initial expectations even on modest-sized renovations.
Cost and timeline
A mid-range villa kitchen renovation, including new joinery, stone worktops and appliance relocation, typically runs AED 800-1,600/sqft of kitchen floor area and takes 6-10 weeks, longer if plumbing or electrical points relocate significantly.
- Joinery: typically 35-45% of total kitchen renovation cost
- Stone worktops and splashback: 15-20% depending on material choice
- MEP relocation cost scales sharply if drainage points move
- Appliances and ventilation: often underestimated in early budgets
Layout decisions that matter
Relocating a sink or hob away from existing drainage and gas points is the single most expensive layout change in a kitchen renovation, every metre of new routing adds cost disproportionate to the visible result.
Material choices
See our comparison of marble vs porcelain for worktop and flooring decisions, and our joinery guide for cabinet material and finish options that hold up to daily use.
Frequently asked
How long does a villa kitchen renovation take in Dubai?
6-10 weeks typically, longer if plumbing or electrical points are relocated significantly from their existing position.
What's the biggest cost driver in a kitchen renovation?
Bespoke joinery, typically 35-45% of total cost, followed by stone worktops and any MEP relocation.
Is it cheaper to keep the existing kitchen layout?
Significantly, yes, keeping drainage and gas points in place avoids the disproportionate cost of rerouting services.