Moving into a new home in Dubai is the single best moment to repaint. The rooms are empty, there is no furniture to protect, no schedule to work around, and the unit can be aired out completely before you bring a single box inside. Our move-in painting service handles full apartments in 24-48 hours from quote — typically same-day starts for studios and 1BR units, with the home painted, dust-free and ready for occupancy by the time your movers arrive. Most clients book us between key handover and their move-in date, which is usually 5-10 days.
Send your area, property type and move-in date. We reply within an hour with a fixed quote.
For most apartments, a 10-minute video tour over WhatsApp is enough to confirm the quote.
We schedule the work for any day before your move-in. No deposit — pay on completion.
Crew arrives 8-9am, finishes by 5-6pm for most 1-2BR apartments. Photos sent throughout the day.
Crew leaves the unit aired, dust-free and habitable the same evening. You walk in to a fresh home on move-in day.
Real pricing from our verified vendors. Your final quote is locked in writing after a free site survey.
| Tier | From |
|---|---|
| Studio (walls only) Premium emulsion, two coats | AED 999 AED total |
| 1BR apartment Walls + ceiling, two coats | AED 1,499 AED total |
| 2BR apartment Walls + ceiling, full prep | AED 2,499 AED total |
| 3BR apartment Walls + ceiling, light trim | AED 3,499 AED total |
| 3-4BR villa Interior only, walls + ceilings | AED 5,999 AED total |
All prices include materials, two coats, prep, protection and waste removal. Quote is fixed after free site survey.
Move-in painting prioritises low odour and fast cure. Premium water-based emulsions like Jotun Lady, Dulux Diamond and Caparol Premiumweiss are the standard choice — they smell almost nothing within hours, cure to handling-dry in 4 hours, and the unit is fully habitable the same evening. We rarely use oil-based finishes for move-in because the longer cure time creates a smell window that conflicts with your move-in date.
| Brand | Notes |
|---|---|
| Jotun Lady | Almost odourless. Cures fast. Top tier in the GCC. |
| Dulux Diamond | Scrubbable. Wide colour range. Mid-premium. |
| Jotun Fenomastic Hygiene | Anti-bacterial. Moisture-resistant. Family-safe. |
| Caparol Premiumweiss | German. Ultra-matt finish. Premium tier. |
| Asian Paints Royale | Reliable mid-tier. Wider availability across Dubai. |
Most paint failures in Dubai come from a handful of avoidable mistakes. Here is what to watch for, and what your vendor should already be doing.
Calling 24 hours before the movers arrive leaves no margin for delays. Book 5-7 days ahead so the paint has time to cure and any touch-ups can be done.
Many landlords give you a snag list at handover. Paint it BEFORE you start photographing for the inspection record so issues are addressed in one visit.
Custom-tinted paint takes 30-60 minutes at the supplier. If you decide colour on the day, the crew waits. Pick 48 hours ahead.
Hot humid air slows drying. Confirm with the building that AC is operational and have it set to 23-24°C during the work.
Cheap crews use newspaper. Insist on breathable sheets and adhesive floor coverings — paint drops on polished marble cause permanent staining.
A premium move-in repaint typically holds for 5-7 years in bedrooms and ceilings, 4-5 years in high-traffic hallways and kitchens. The 12-month workmanship warranty covers peeling, flaking or visible inconsistencies — we return at no cost. Most move-in customers do not need to repaint again until they sell the property or change tenancy.
Every brand we recommend for move-in jobs has a low-VOC or zero-VOC variant. Jotun Lady, Dulux Diamond and Caparol Premiumweiss are Greenguard Gold certified, meaning the unit is safe for kids and pregnant occupants from the same evening. Recommended for nurseries, asthmatic family members and pet-friendly homes.
Five to seven days is ideal. Most apartments are finished in a single day, but booking a week ahead lets us schedule the right crew, lets the paint cure properly, and gives a 24-hour buffer for any unexpected touch-ups before your movers arrive.
No. We use low-VOC premium emulsions (Jotun Lady, Dulux Diamond) that are almost odourless. After a single overnight air-out the unit smells neutral. We can leave windows open and air-conditioning on after the final coat to fully ventilate the space.
Yes. Walls-only repaints are common for move-in if the ceiling is already in good condition. This typically saves 20-25% versus a full walls-plus-ceiling job.
We use disposable adhesive floor coverings for carpet and breathable sheets for marble, both removed cleanly on completion. We have never damaged a floor in 540+ jobs, but we carry AED 2M insurance on every project just in case.
Yes. Many move-in jobs are done remotely while the new tenant is overseas finishing the move. We coordinate access with building security or the leasing agent, send hourly photos, and sign off via video call when done.
Yes. Many new-build apartments need snag-list paint fixes (touch-ups around installed fixtures, fresh coats over developer paint defects). We can handle the snag fixes and the full move-in repaint in the same visit.
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