Design

A kitchen renovation in Dubai can look straightforward at the design stage: new cabinets, a better worktop, improved lighting and perhaps an island. In a real apartment or villa, however, the decisions that determine cost and disruption usually sit behind the finishes. Drainage routes, electrical load, extraction, building approvals, contractor access and the exact wording…

If you’ve ever stood in a snug studio in JVC or a one-bedroom in Business Bay and wondered where the extra space from the brochure render went, you’re not imagining things — Dubai’s smaller units are built efficiently, which leaves little room for error. That is usually where people start planning a small apartment renovation…