KOJ Interiors refurbishes hotels, offices, lounges and restaurants in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the GCC while they stay open. Our phased delivery model sequences works zone by zone around guests, staff and daily operations, protects occupied areas and hands each completed zone back clean before the next begins. One accountable team manages design, approvals, joinery, fit-out and aftercare.
Refurbishment and renovation services
Our refurbishment work covers:
Hotel lobby, public area and guest lounge refurbishment
Hotel apartment and repeated-room refurbishment
Office refurbishment and renovation inside working buildings
Executive floor, boardroom and reception upgrades
Restaurant and F&B renovation
Airport and guest lounge refurbishment
Back-of-house and service area upgrades
Hotel refurbishment while the hotel stays open
Our delivery model is built for hotels that keep welcoming guests. For a legacy hospitality brand we transformed key areas of a live five-star hotel connected to one of Dubai's busiest retail destinations over a focused 22-week programme, and we completed a 1,800 sqm Young Guests' Discovery Lounge within an intensive 8-week programme in an active resort. See hotel and hospitality fit-out.
Office refurbishment inside working buildings
When a business stays open during its refurbishment, we plan the works in phases around daily operations. Our auditorium and corporate interior in Abu Dhabi, approximately 3,000 sqm, was delivered within an active banking environment. See office and commercial fit-out.
Refurbishment in regulated, operational environments
Our refurbishment of The Airport Lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport, approximately 60,000 sq ft, continued as the terminal became operational. The team adapted to airside access, operational controls and Estidama sustainable material standards while keeping the premium finish on programme.
How a phased refurbishment runs
Each phase is planned around your operations:
Operations first. We map guest routes, staff movement, service times and deliveries before planning a single phase.
Design and approvals. Design, technical drawings and approval submissions are completed with the phasing plan built in.
Agreed working windows. Timings, access routes, noise-sensitive works and protection measures are set with your operations team.
Clear separation. Work zones are screened and organised so guest-facing and working areas stay calm, clean and welcoming.
Continuous coordination. Regular coordination keeps management, operators and every stakeholder informed as phases progress.
Zone-by-zone handover. Each completed area is inspected, cleaned and returned to service before the next begins.
Refurbishment, renovation or fit-out?
A refurbishment upgrades an existing, often occupied space: finishes, joinery, lighting, services and layout. A renovation usually goes further into layout and services. A fit-out delivers the full interior of a space, whether new or existing. KOJ Interiors delivers all three for commercial and hospitality properties, with Design & Build or Build Only.
Refurbishment approvals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Refurbishments in operating properties involve requirements from the owner, the operator and the relevant authorities. KOJ Interiors confirms them at the brief stage, prepares submission drawings, coordinates each submission and keeps site work aligned with approved drawings and the agreed phasing plan.
Quality, aftercare and the Zero Defects Policy
Every phase is planned, inspected and closed before it returns to service. Our ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 systems and our Zero Defects Policy guide how we build, inspect and hand over, and our after-sales service supports snagging and maintenance coordination after the final zone reopens.
Fit-Out FAQs
Need support with a fit-out project in Dubai or the GCC? Our team is ready to help you scope the next step.
Can you refurbish a hotel while it stays open?
Yes. KOJ Interiors specialises in refurbishment inside live, operational hotels. We sequence works zone by zone around guest and staff movement, protect occupied areas and hand over each completed zone clean, as on our 22-week programme for key areas of a live five-star hotel in Dubai.
How long does a hotel refurbishment take in Dubai?
Refurbishment programmes depend on scope, approvals, procurement and phasing. As examples, KOJ Interiors transformed key areas of a live five-star hotel in Dubai over 22 weeks and completed a 1,800 sqm resort lounge within 8 weeks. We confirm each programme once the scope is clear.
Can you renovate our office while the team keeps working?
Yes. KOJ Interiors plans office refurbishment in phases around daily operations, with agreed working windows, protected routes and zone-by-zone handover. Our 3,000 sqm auditorium and corporate interior in Abu Dhabi was delivered within an active banking environment.
What is the difference between refurbishment, renovation and fit-out?
Refurbishment upgrades an existing space's finishes, joinery, lighting and services. Renovation usually goes further into layout and building services. Fit-out delivers the complete interior of a new or existing space. KOJ Interiors delivers all three for commercial and hospitality properties in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the GCC.
Do you handle approvals for refurbishment projects?
Yes. KOJ Interiors confirms owner, operator and authority requirements at the brief stage, prepares submission drawings, coordinates each submission and keeps site work aligned with approved drawings and the agreed phasing plan in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the GCC.
Do you deliver refurbishment in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. KOJ Interiors has an office in Abu Dhabi. Our refurbishment of The Airport Lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport, approximately 60,000 sq ft, continued as the terminal became operational and met Estidama sustainable material standards.
Do you design refurbishment projects as well as build them?
Yes. Through Design & Build, KOJ Interiors develops the refurbishment design, material direction and phasing plan, then delivers approvals, fit-out and handover. If your designer has completed the design, our Build Only service delivers it to the approved drawings.
How do I start a refurbishment project with KOJ Interiors?
Share the property, areas to refurbish, operating constraints and target dates through our contact page, email info@kojinteriors.com or call +971 4 4087 111. We review the scope and propose a phasing approach that keeps your property open.
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