How long does a commercial fit-out take in Dubai?

Every fit-out has three stages: design, approvals and site work. How long each one takes depends on the size of the space, the design and the building's rules.

Design

Layouts, finishes, lighting and MEP drawings are agreed first. The clearer the brief, the faster this goes.

Approvals

Most projects need landlord or mall approval, plus authority and civil defence approvals. Restaurants also need food safety approval. Good drawings, submitted right the first time, save weeks.

Site work

Partitions, MEP, ceilings, joinery, finishes and furniture, followed by inspections and handover. When joinery and metal works are made in-house, site work moves faster and is easier to control.

Tip

Before you sign, ask your contractor for a written programme with key dates, and one project manager as your single contact.

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Aujan Interiors is a design and build fit-out company in Dubai with its own joinery, metal works, upholstery and MEP teams. See our work at [aujandubai.com](https://aujandubai.com/)