2026 Cost Guide
Adding a room, a floor or a whole wing — what each adds to your villa in Dubai, with approvals handled and a fixed itemized quote in 24 hours.
AED 90,000 – 1,200,000+
A villa extension in Dubai costs AED 1,200–2,500 per square foot of built-up area in 2026 — roughly AED 90,000–200,000 for a single-room ground extension, AED 200,000–500,000 for a first-floor or multi-room addition, and AED 500,000–1,200,000+ for a double-storey wing. Extensions cost more per sq ft than renovations because of foundations, structure and roofing.
In 2026, villa extensions cost AED 1,200–2,500 per square foot of built-up area — about AED 90,000–200,000 for a single ground-floor room, AED 200,000–500,000 for a first-floor or multi-room addition, and AED 500,000–1,200,000+ for a double-storey wing.
Yes. A Dubai Municipality building permit is mandatory, plus a community NOC (Emaar, Nakheel, Meraas) in gated communities. The design must stay within the plot's allowed coverage and setbacks. We handle all approvals in-house.
Typically 12–24 weeks from approvals to handover, depending on size and whether it is single- or double-storey. Permit and NOC processing is part of that timeline.
Often yes, if the existing foundations and structure can carry the load and the community allows the extra height. A structural assessment confirms it before design.
More than almost any other work — it adds permanent built-up area. A well-designed extension typically lifts value 15–25%, with added bedrooms returning the most.