Arjan is a mid-rise apartment district within the wider Dubailand area, built out mostly over the past decade and best known locally for sitting directly beside Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden, with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road providing the main access route. Unlike the villa suburbs elsewhere in this list, almost every kitchen renovation request we get from Arjan is for an apartment inside a mid-rise residential tower, many of which were sold and are now occupied by a mix of owner-occupiers and tenants. That mix matters for renovation planning, since a tenanted unit generally needs faster turnaround scheduled around lease dates, while an owner-occupied unit has more flexibility on timing but the same building management approval process applies either way.
Last Updated: August 16, 2026
An apartment kitchen renovation covers removing the existing cabinetry and countertop, updating plumbing and electrical points within the existing service risers, fitting new cabinets and countertop, connecting new or upgraded appliances, and finishing lighting and ventilation. In a mid-rise building like the ones common across Arjan, the kitchen footprint is generally fixed by the building structure and service riser positions, so most renovations here work within the existing layout rather than attempting a major reconfiguration.
Arjan forms part of the broader Dubailand development zone and consists almost entirely of mid-rise residential apartment buildings, most completed within the last ten years, arranged along a grid of internal roads with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road providing the primary link to the rest of the city. The area is best known for two large attractions on its doorstep, Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden, which bring seasonal visitor traffic to the surrounding roads but do not otherwise affect residential access. Because most buildings here were completed around the same period, kitchen sizes and layouts tend to follow a relatively consistent set of floor plans across the area, which in practice means we are often familiar with the exact unit layout before the first site visit.
Most Arjan apartment towers were built by a handful of developers working to a broadly similar set of unit types, one, two and three bedroom layouts with a galley or single-wall kitchen positioned along an internal wall close to the service riser. Studio and one-bedroom units generally have the most compact kitchen footprint, often open toward the living area by design rather than by later renovation, while larger two and three bedroom units more often have a semi-enclosed kitchen with a pass-through opening already built in. Because this pattern repeats across so many of the buildings in the area, a renovation quote for a typical Arjan unit rarely needs an exploratory structural investigation the way an older or more architecturally varied building would, which keeps the site visit and design phase relatively quick compared with older parts of the city.
Every apartment renovation in Arjan requires notifying building management before work begins, and most buildings set defined working hours and require a refundable deposit against potential damage to common areas during material delivery. Where the renovation involves any change to plumbing or electrical risers shared with other units, additional building management sign-off is generally required. We handle this notification and any required documentation as part of the project so owners and tenants do not need to navigate building administration separately, and we confirm each building specific rules before scheduling demolition.
A meaningful share of Arjan renovation enquiries come from landlords renovating between tenancies or coordinating work around an existing lease, since much of the area apartment stock is investor owned. Where a unit is vacant between tenancies, we plan the renovation to complete within the vacancy window wherever realistic, and where a tenant remains in place for a partial upgrade, we schedule around agreed access times. For landlords renovating ahead of re-letting, we generally recommend durable, easy to maintain finishes over higher-maintenance premium materials, since rental turnover wear is a genuine factor in apartment kitchens here.
As a general guide, a cabinetry and countertop refresh in a typical Arjan apartment runs from roughly AED 15,000 to 24,000, while a fuller refit including new appliances and premium finishes runs from roughly AED 24,000 to 32,000.
| Factor | Cosmetic Upgrade Suits | Full Refit Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Preparing for re-letting quickly | Owner-occupier upgrading long term |
| Budget | Lower budget, faster turnaround | Willing to invest in appliances and finish |
| Timeline | Vacancy window between tenants | More flexible timing |
| Appliances | Existing appliances kept | New built-in appliances included |
Access for renovation materials in Arjan buildings generally goes through the service lift, which needs to be booked with building management ahead of delivery days, particularly for bulkier items such as countertop pieces and cabinet carcasses. Roads around Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden can see seasonal visitor congestion during the cooler months when both attractions are open, so we account for that when scheduling deliveries to buildings closest to the gardens.
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Scope varies by kitchen size and finish level. Free site survey.
| Service | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Cabinet Replacement | AED 8,000–25,000 |
| Countertop Replacement | AED 2,000–8,000 |
| Kitchen Tiling (floor + wall) | AED 3,000–8,000 |
| Full Kitchen Remodel (budget) | AED 15,000–30,000 |
| Full Kitchen Remodel (luxury) | AED 30,000–80,000 |
| Splashback Only | AED 1,500–4,000 |
Prices are indicative. Final quote confirmed on site before work begins. WhatsApp us for a free estimate.
Major layout changes are limited by the building service riser positions and structure common to mid-rise buildings in Arjan. Most renovations work within the existing footprint, though repositioning within that footprint is often possible.
Yes, every apartment renovation requires notifying building management, and most buildings require a refundable deposit and set working hours. We handle this notification as part of the project.
A cabinetry and countertop refresh runs roughly AED 15,000 to 24,000. A fuller refit including new appliances and premium finishes runs roughly AED 24,000 to 32,000.
Yes, we regularly plan renovations to complete within a vacancy window between tenancies, which is a common request from landlords in Arjan given how much of the area apartment stock is investor owned.
Most projects take 2 to 4 weeks depending on the extent of cabinetry and appliance replacement and building management approval timelines.
Roads near the gardens can see seasonal visitor congestion during the cooler months when both attractions are open, which we account for when scheduling deliveries to nearby buildings.
We generally recommend durable, easy to maintain cabinetry and countertop finishes over higher-maintenance premium materials, since rental turnover wear is a genuine factor in Arjan apartment kitchens.
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