What a Commercial Lobby Fit-Out Actually Costs in Dubai
What drives the number
Lobby fit-out cost is driven by three things: the finishes specified, the amount of joinery and stonework, and how much MEP and ceiling work is disturbed. Two lobbies of identical size can differ several-fold on finishes alone.
Where budgets get lost
Usually in variation orders - changes agreed on site without a revised scope. A fixed scope agreed at design stage, with allowances stated for the items still open, prevents most of it.
What a good proposal contains
A drawn concept, a finishes schedule with named products, a programme tied to building access hours, and a stated allowance for anything not yet chosen.
Common questions
How long does a lobby fit-out take?
Most commercial lobbies run several weeks on site once drawings are approved and materials are in country.
Can you work outside building hours?
Yes - occupied buildings are usually worked evenings and weekends to avoid disrupting tenants.
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