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Bathroom Renovation Cost in Dubai (2026)

A bathroom renovation in Dubai typically costs AED 15,000 for an ensuite refresh up to AED 60,000 or more for a full master bathroom with marble and designer fixtures. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. This guide explains where the money goes, and why waterproofing matters more than the tiles.

Updated September 2026 · 5 min read · By M&A Interior Design, Dubai Marina

Key takeaways

Typical bathroom renovation: AED 15,000–60,000+, 2–3 weeks.
Tiles, fixtures and layout changes decide most of the price.
Waterproofing is the most important hidden layer: failed waterproofing is one of the most common renovation defects in Dubai.
Keeping the toilet and shower in place avoids expensive drainage changes.

Bathroom renovation prices in Dubai

Project	Typical cost
Ensuite or guest bathroom refresh	From about AED 15,000
Full bathroom renovation, porcelain finishes	Mid range
Master bathroom with marble, bespoke vanity and designer fixtures	AED 60,000+

* Indicative 2026 range AED 15,000–60,000+. VAT (5%) applies.

What is included in a full bathroom renovation

Strip-out of old tiles, sanitaryware and screed where needed
Plumbing and drainage checks and renewal
Waterproofing membrane on the floor and up the walls, especially in the shower
Floor and wall tiling
Sanitaryware, taps, shower and glass enclosure
Vanity and mirror, lighting and ventilation

We give every bathroom we renovate a written 5-year waterproofing warranty. Read why bathroom waterproofing fails and how to do it right.

What changes the price

Tiles

Large-format porcelain gives a premium look at a controlled price. Natural marble costs more to buy, cut and maintain.

Fixtures

Concealed cisterns, rain showers and designer taps add both product and installation cost.

Layout

Moving a toilet or shower means new drainage and falls. In towers it may not be allowed at all over the apartment below.

Glass and joinery

Frameless shower screens and made-to-measure vanities cost more than standard units, but last longer and fit better.

How to get a fair price

Ask every contractor to price the same list: waterproofing system, tile type and size, fixture brands and models, and glass thickness. Then compare line by line. If one price is much lower, check whether waterproofing or proper floor falls are missing. Those problems only show up months later.

Renovating several rooms? See the full villa renovation cost guide or the apartment renovation cost guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typically AED 15,000 for a basic ensuite refresh up to AED 60,000 or more for a full master bathroom with marble, a bespoke vanity and premium fixtures.

Usually 2 to 3 weeks, including strip-out, plumbing, waterproofing, tiling and fixtures. Waterproofing needs curing and testing time before tiling.

Yes. A proper membrane under the tiles prevents leaks into walls and the room or apartment below. It is invisible once finished, which is why cheap quotes sometimes leave it out.

In a villa it is usually possible with new drainage. In apartments many buildings restrict moving wet areas, so it must be checked with the building management first.

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