Turnkey Fit-Out Services in Dubai
You might have a new property, a shell-and-core unit, or an existing space that needs a complete transformation. Coordinating design, construction and specialist trades separately can be slow and hard to manage.
Turnkey fit-out puts one team in charge. MD Design & Fit-Out manages the design, technical coordination, construction, specialist works, finishing, required authority approvals and handover through one project team, according to the scope your project needs.
Complete Fit-Out, One Contractor
What Is Turnkey Fit-Out?
Turnkey fit-out means one contractor manages the full scope of a project, rather than a client hiring separate trades for design, construction, MEP and finishing.
You could hire individual trades directly, hire a fit-out contractor for construction only, or use a turnkey scope that covers design through to handover. Each approach suits different projects.
Not every project needs every service. A turnkey scope is useful when a client wants one point of contact, rather than coordinating several contractors themselves.
From Design to Final Finishes
What Does a Turnkey Fit-Out Include?
Depending on the project, turnkey fit-out can include:
- Space planning and design coordination where required
- HVAC and mechanical coordination where applicable
- Site preparation
- Partitions
- Ceilings
- Flooring
- Painting
- Joinery
- Electrical works
- Plumbing
- Lighting
- Glass and aluminum
- Metal works
- Civil works
The exact scope depends on the property’s condition and what the client needs.
Tailored Solutions for Every Space
Turnkey Fit-Out for Different Property Types
Fit-out scope varies by property type and how the space will be used.
Office Fit-Out
Office fit-out covers layout, partitions, lighting and finishes for workplaces. It's typically coordinated with MEP to support how a team works, and planned around the business's functional requirements.
Retail Shop Fit-Out
Restaurant & Café Fit-Out
Villa & Residential Fit-Out
Villa and residential fit-out can coordinate interiors, joinery, flooring, ceilings, lighting, MEP, bathrooms and kitchens. It brings a design through to a finished home.
Commercial Fit-Out
Hospitality Fit-Out
Every Space Starts Differently
Turnkey Fit-Out by Project Condition
The starting condition of a property affects the scope of work.
- Shell & Core: An unfinished unit needs full construction, from partitions and MEP through to final finishes.
- Existing finished space: A finished space may only need updates to layout, finishes or technical systems, rather than a full rebuild.
- Renovation/refurbishment: An older space may need selective demolition alongside new construction and finishing. See our renovation services for existing-space upgrades.
- Partially completed projects: Some projects start from a partially built or previously started fit-out. Scope is assessed against what's already in place.
Site condition also affects approvals, demolition needs, and the technical coordination required before work can start.
One Team, One Complete Solution
From Design to Handover, One Team Manages the Fit-Out
Design and execution can be handled together or separately. You can work with us for design and fit-out as one project, or give us an existing design to execute.
Where design is needed, our interior design team develops the concept, space planning, material direction, and 3D visualization where applicable. Where a project needs planning support first, our architectural and design consultancy can help with design coordination and technical development.
From there, the design moves into technical coordination, execution planning, construction and finishing under the same project team. That means fewer separate contractors to coordinate, clearer responsibility, and easier communication.
Quality Materials & Finishes
Materials & Finishes for Turnkey Fit-Out
Material choice depends on the property type, design intent, durability, maintenance and budget. Common categories include:
- Flooring: Tiles, stone, engineered wood and other flooring materials.
- Wall finishes: Paint, wall coverings and decorative finishes.
- Ceiling systems: False ceilings and ceiling finishes.
- Stone & porcelain: Surfaces and cladding for floors, walls and counters.
- Wood & wood-look finishes: Joinery and cabinetry finishes.
- Glass & aluminum: Partitions, doors and glazing systems.
- Metal Fabrication: and architectural metal elements.
- Joinery materials & hardware: Cabinetry construction and fittings.
- Lighting finishes: Fixtures and finishes for ambient and task lighting.
We help clients choose materials suited to the project, confirmed as part of the design and scoping stage.
All Trades, Coordinated
Specialist Works Within a Turnkey Fit-Out
A turnkey project can draw on several specialist trades, coordinated as part of one scope. Our custom cabinetry and furniture are produced under our own control through in-house joinery and carpentry and bespoke furniture capability.
The scope can also include MEP and civil works. Some projects need glass and aluminum works, metal works or smart home automation. Not every project needs every trade; scope is set around what the space requires.
Every project is different. The process varies with the scope and the property’s condition, and timelines depend on the scope agreed at the start.
Approvals Made Simpler
We Handle Required Authority Approvals on Your Behalf
Where a project requires authority approvals, we manage the process for you. Our team handles the required submissions, coordination and follow-up according to the project scope, so you don’t have to manage it yourself.
Requirements vary by property, building, location and scope — not every project needs every approval.
MD Design & Fit-Out operates under:
- Dubai Municipality Approved
- Civil Defense Approved
- DEWA Approved
- Trakhees Approved
- DED Licensed Company
- ISO Certified
From Planning to Completion
How Your Turnkey Fit-Out Moves From Brief to Handover
Clients rarely look for just a single trade; they come to us with an entire space and a complete brief to resolve through our process.
Consultation & Site Assessment: We understand your goals, then review the property’s condition, constraints and access.
Design, Scope & Technical Planning: We define the scope and develop the design where required space planning, materials and technical requirements.
Costing, Approvals & Project Preparation: We price and schedule the agreed scope. Where approvals are required, we handle the authority process on your behalf. We then source materials and prepare the site.
Fit-Out Execution & Specialist Works: We carry out construction and coordinate joinery, MEP and other trades under one project team.
Finishing, Quality Checks & Handover: We complete the finishing, review the work, and hand over the finished space to you.
Every project is different. The process varies with the scope and the property’s condition, and timelines depend on the scope agreed at the start.
Prepare for Your Project
What Clients Should Prepare Before Starting a Turnkey Fit-Out
Having a few things ready helps the first consultation move faster:
- Property status and access details
- Existing drawings, if available
- Intended use of the space
- Required rooms or functions
- Preferred design direction, if you have one
- A rough budget range
- Target completion date
- Landlord or authority requirements, where applicable
- Any existing conditions or items that must be retained
You don’t need everything finalized before reaching out; we can help clarify scope during the consultation.
Your Project, Our Expertise
One Team to Coordinate the Full Fit-Out Journey
Dubai’s trusted interior, exterior, fit-out and renovation company for premium-quality transformations.
Integrated Design & Execution
Design and construction can be managed by the same coordinated team, helping maintain consistency from concept development through project completion.
Single Point of Contact
One team coordinates design, technical works and finishing, making communication and project coordination more straightforward.
Dedicated Project Management
Planning, coordination and quality control are managed throughout the project, supporting organized execution through to handover.
Specialist Trade Coordination
Joinery, MEP, civil works and other specialist trades are coordinated as part of the project to support smoother site execution.
In-House Joinery Capability
Custom furniture and cabinetry are produced under our own quality control, supporting consistent detailing, coordination and finishing.
3D Design Visualization
3D visualization is available where the project includes design work, helping clients understand proposed layouts, materials and finishes before execution.
Authority Approval Support
Where required by the project scope, we coordinate authority approval requirements on your behalf to support project progress and compliance.
Residential & Commercial Projects
We support residential and commercial interior design, fit-out and renovation projects across Dubai, based on each property's requirements.
Completed Projects
Our Turnkey Fit-Out Projects
See the Transformation
Before & After
Before-and-after comparisons show layout transformation, new finishes, joinery, lighting, ceiling work, flooring and technical upgrades from real completed projects
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FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
A coordinated scope where one contractor manages design, construction, specialist trades and finishing as one project.
Design coordination, technical work, construction, specialist trades, finishing, required authority approvals and handover, depending on the agreed scope.
Scope can include partitions, ceilings, flooring, MEP, joinery and final finishes, depending on the project.
Yes. Design and construction can be managed by the same team, or handled separately.
Yes. We can execute against a design you already have, or develop one with you.
Yes. We cover offices (layout, partitions, lighting and finishes), retail and shops (customer areas, fixtures, lighting and finishes), restaurants and cafés (customer areas, kitchen coordination, MEP and finishes), and villas/residential spaces (interiors, joinery, MEP, bathrooms, kitchens and finishes).
Yes. Services such as joinery or MEP can be commissioned on their own.
We deliver MEP and civil works as part of a full turnkey scope or as standalone services. Custom joinery and furniture are manufactured in-house under our direct control. Where authority approvals are required, we manage the entire process on your behalf.
Duration depends on the scope, the property's condition, approvals and project requirements. We confirm a schedule after the site assessment.
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