Warehouse Renovation Cost in Dubai — What JAFZA, DAFZA and DSO Tenants Pay
A warehouse fit out Dubai budget on a typical 20,000–50,000 sqft free-zone warehouse runs AED 80–200 per sqft turnkey. The variables are mezzanine area (mezzanine adds AED 350–500 per sqft over the mezzanine footprint), office fit-out within the warehouse envelope (AED 250–400 per sqft of office), racking (AED 350–800 per pallet position depending on system), and envelope upgrades like roof insulation and reflective coating (AED 40–80 per sqft of roof area).
Every JAFZA, DAFZA, DSO, DIP, KIZAD or Hamriyah warehouse has its own authority approval timeline — typically 2–6 weeks from drawings submission to permit issue. We lodge approvals in parallel with procurement, so construction starts within 7–10 days of contract sign-off.