Premium fit out and renovation in Dubai is less about expensive materials than about who answers for the result. At M&A Fit Out & Renovation (M&A Technical & Contracting), one architect, Misagh Ali, runs each project from the first site visit to handover: 3D design, drawings, approvals, materials, our own team on site, daily updates and a written warranty, under one quotation.
In short:
- You work with the architect directly, not through a salesman or a chain of subcontractors.
- You see the design in 3D and approve the design, the materials and the budget before work starts.
- Our own team works on site under daily supervision, and you receive pictures and videos of the progress every day.
- Payments follow the stages of the work, and the last one is due only after you sign off every item.
Looking for the service page? See luxury and premium fit out in Dubai. This article explains how the work actually runs, so you can judge it against any other company you are speaking to.
Who M&A Fit Out & Renovation is
| Company | M&A Technical & Contracting, known as M&A Fit Out & Renovation and M&A Renovation Group |
| Led by | Misagh Ali, architect and owner |
| Based in | Downtown Dubai, working across Dubai |
| Work | Villas, apartments, penthouses, offices, shops, restaurants and other commercial spaces |
| Track record | 50+ projects delivered |
| Google rating | 5.0 stars. Read the reviews yourself |
| Contact | +971 58 530 0230 (call or WhatsApp), info@fitoutcompany.ae |
“I’m an architect, and I own M&A. When you choose us, you work with me directly. I would rather be honest at the start than disappoint you at the end.”
Misagh Ali, architect and owner
What “premium” means on our sites
Any company can write “premium” on a brochure. What you can check is the specification behind the word. These are items from our own standard rate card, the document our quotations are built from. Ask any company you are comparing for the same detail in writing.
| Item | Our standard specification | Why it matters in Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom and kitchen waterproofing | Two coats of flexible cementitious membrane (Sika, Fosroc or BASF), corner mesh, 300 mm upturn and a 24-hour flood test | A leak in a tower becomes your neighbour’s ceiling, and it is hidden behind finished tile |
| Large-format tiles (60×120 cm) | Two-part adhesive, back-buttering and a levelling system | Large tiles show every lip under side light, and hollow spots crack later |
| Wardrobes and kitchen units | 18 mm moisture-resistant MDF for carcass and shutters, with soft-close hinges and runners from Hettich, Blum or Häfele | Ordinary MDF swells in humid air, and cheap hinges are the first thing to fail |
| Rewiring | New cable in new PVC conduit, 4 mm² for power and 2.5 mm² for lighting | Old circuits are the usual weak point once you add ovens, heaters and more AC |
| Distribution board | Schneider, ABB or Hager, with MCBs and RCCB, labelled and tested | A labelled, tested board protects the home and helps at the authority inspection |
| Wet-area ceilings | Moisture-resistant gypsum board | Standard board stains and sags near showers and cookers |
| Doors | 44 mm solid-core leaf, three stainless steel hinges | Weight and quiet: you feel the difference every time you close one |
Luxury projects go beyond this baseline with natural stone, bespoke joinery and imported fittings. Our guide to what a luxury renovation company should deliver covers the standards, and marble vs porcelain vs sintered stone compares the surfaces.
The A to Z of an M&A project: eight stages, three sign-offs
Most renovations pass through four or five companies: a designer draws it, a salesman quotes it, a contractor builds it and subcontractors finish it. Every hand-over between them is where time, money and quality get lost. Our roadmap keeps one person responsible from start to finish.
| Stage | What happens | What you get or approve |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Site visit and snagging | Misagh visits, measures every space and listens to how you live or work | A measured survey and a complete snagging list with photos |
| 2. Design and 3D | A design concept, material direction and 3D visuals of the key spaces | Sign-off 1: you approve the design |
| 3. Drawings and BOQ | Layouts, technical drawings and a bill of quantities listing every item | Your drawing set and project details |
| 4. Materials and budget | Materials and finishes selected with you, with samples | Sign-off 2: you approve the materials, one budget and one schedule |
| 5. Approvals and permits | We prepare and submit the building NOC and the authority approvals | Work on site starts only once the permits are issued |
| 6. Works on site | Our own team, briefed and supervised by Misagh every day | Pictures and videos of the progress every day |
| 7. Finishing and details | Joinery, lighting, fixtures and furniture installed to the approved design | Every line, joint and edge checked before moving on |
| 8. Handover and warranty | Deep cleaning, then a snag walk together | Sign-off 3: you accept the work and receive the keys, manuals and written warranty |
For every term in that table, our A to Z of renovation in Dubai explains it in plain English. If you want the wider market view of this way of buying, read turnkey fit out in Dubai.
How the payments work
Payments are stage by stage, and each one is tied to a defined scope of work. The amounts are agreed with you and written in your quotation. You can pay by cash or bank transfer.
| Payment for | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Design and drawings | Snagging list, design concept, 3D visuals, layouts, technical drawings and BOQ |
| Materials and permits | Ordering the materials you approved, and preparing the NOC and permits |
| Works on site | The main works by our own team: ceilings, walls, floors, electrical and waterproofing |
| Finishing and details | Joinery, lighting, fixtures and furniture, installed to the approved design |
| Handover | Deep cleaning, the snag walk and your keys. Due only after you sign off every item |
Work you can check
Judge a company by its work, and ask whether each image is a photograph of finished work or a 3D design. On our site we label them clearly.
- The Marble & Bronze Villa: a double-height villa interior in bookmatched marble, brushed bronze and warm wood, shown in 3D.
- Arabian Ranches villa renovation: site photos next to the 3D design, room by room, at design stage.
- The Travertine & Oak Apartment: a complete apartment design package with furnished plan, material palette and 3D views.
- All projects: the full list, including our design work outside the UAE.
Who we are right for, and who we are not
We keep the schedule small, so every client gets the architect and not a team of strangers. That means we suit some people and not others.
| We are a good fit if | We are not a good fit if |
|---|---|
| You want it done once, and done right | You are collecting five quotes for the cheapest number |
| You want one plan, one date and one person to call | You would rather manage the workers yourself |
| You are busy, or you live abroad | You want “the same as the cheap guy, just cheaper” |
| Your home or business is an investment you want to protect |
Premium fit out and renovation in Dubai: what we do
- Homes: villa renovation, apartment renovation, bathroom renovation and premium kitchens.
- Business: office fit out, retail and shop fit out and commercial and hospitality fit out.
- Design only: 3D design service and interior design.
- Management: project management and site supervision, and architecture and approvals.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs M&A Fit Out & Renovation?
Misagh Ali, an architect and the owner of the company. He creates the design concept, prepares the drawings, manages the approvals and supervises the works on site every day, and clients deal with him directly.
What does premium fit out and renovation include?
At M&A it includes the site survey and snagging list, design and 3D, technical drawings and BOQ, material selection, the building NOC and authority approvals, works by our own team, finishing, deep cleaning, a snag walk and a written warranty.
Do you work on both homes and commercial spaces?
Yes. We work on villas, apartments and penthouses, and on offices, shops, restaurants and other commercial spaces across Dubai.
How do I know exactly what I am paying for?
You receive a BOQ that lists every item and quantity, and you approve the materials and the budget in writing before work starts. Payments are tied to stages of work, so you can see what each one covers.
Can you manage my renovation if I live abroad?
Yes. Design approvals can be done remotely with 3D visuals and samples, and you receive pictures and videos of the works every day, so you can follow the project from anywhere.
How do I start a project with M&A?
Send a message on WhatsApp or by email. Misagh visits the property, measures and listens, and you then receive your roadmap: design, plan and schedule, agreed in writing. The site visit is free.
Talk to the architect who would run your project
Tell us about your villa, apartment, office or shop. Misagh will visit, measure and listen, and you will know what the work involves before you commit to anything. Book a free site visit or call +971 58 530 0230.
