Most Dubai villa communities allow extensions within the community guidelines and your plot's remaining allowance for built-up area. An extension needs a developer NOC and an authority building permit, and the developer may charge a fee for the added area. Construction typically costs around AED 800 to 2,500 per square foot depending on finish, plus fees. Tarasukh confirms what your plot allows, manages the design and approvals, and supervises the build.
Common types of extension
- Ground floor room additions, such as a bedroom, majlis, office, or maid's room
- Enclosing a terrace or covered outdoor area
- Kitchen and living area extensions into the garden
- First floor additions, where the structure and guidelines allow
Step by step
- Feasibility: we check the community guidelines, your plot's allowance, setbacks, and the existing structure.
- Design: architectural and structural drawings sized to what will actually be approved.
- Approvals: developer NOC first, then the building permit, with any built-up area fee calculated up front.
- Tender: comparable quotes from vetted contractors.
- Build and supervise: inspections at foundations, structure, MEP, and finishes, with completion and handover.
Typical costs
Construction typically ranges from around AED 800 to 2,500 per square foot depending on structure and finish. On top of that come design, approval fees, and in many communities a developer fee per square foot of added built-up area, which can be significant. We set out every element in the budget before you commit.
Cost figures are market ranges compiled from published 2026 Dubai renovation price guides, not quotes. Your price depends on your villa, specification, and site conditions, and should be confirmed with a site visit and itemised quotes.
Why use a project manager for an extension
Extensions combine structure, MEP, waterproofing, and approvals, and mistakes in any of them are expensive to fix. With 35+ years of construction and MEP delivery behind us, we make sure the new space ties properly into your villa's existing AC, electrics, and drainage, not just that it looks right.