Most Dubai tenancy contracts require you to return the apartment in its original condition — same walls, same paint, no damage. Our move-out painting service is purpose-built for that handover inspection. We match the original landlord-spec colour (typically a developer off-white or a community-specified shade), patch any nail holes or scuffs, and repaint walls and ceilings in 1-2 days. The job is priced to be a fraction of the security deposit you recover, so it almost always pays for itself.
Send your community / building name. We hold paint codes for most major developers and can confirm the right colour immediately.
A 20-minute visit (or 10-minute video tour) to inspect damage, confirm scope and lock the quote in writing.
Most move-out jobs are booked 3-7 days before key return, paid on completion. No deposit.
Patch repairs, one or two coats of matching paint. Studios and 1BR apartments finish in a single day.
Crew sends before/after photos for your records. Useful evidence if the landlord disputes anything at handover.
Real pricing from our verified vendors. Your final quote is locked in writing after a free site survey.
| Tier | From |
|---|---|
| Studio (walls only, single coat) Landlord-spec white, basic refresh | AED 799 AED total |
| 1BR apartment Walls + ceiling, one or two coats | AED 1,199 AED total |
| 2BR apartment Walls + ceiling, patch repair included | AED 1,899 AED total |
| 3BR apartment Full apartment, all walls + ceilings | AED 2,799 AED total |
| Heavy damage / patch repair add-on Per-room damage repair | AED 299 AED |
All prices include materials, two coats, prep, protection and waste removal. Quote is fixed after free site survey.
Move-out painting prioritises exact colour matching and fast cure. We use the same major brands (Jotun, Dulux, Caparol) but in landlord-spec shades rather than designer colours. The supplier tints to the exact colour code your developer uses — Emaar, Dubai Properties, Nakheel and the major Damac codes are all on file. The result is a wall that matches perfectly at the handover inspection, with no "spot patch" visible.
| Brand | Notes |
|---|---|
| Dulux Easycare | Affordable, washable, wide colour-match library. |
| Jotun Lady | Used by Emaar Community Management as the default spec. |
| Asian Paints Royale | Reliable mid-tier. Common for older buildings. |
| Dulux Weathershield | For villa move-out, exterior surfaces. |
| Berger Silk | Lowest cost option for older tenant turnover. |
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.
There are at least eight common "off-white" shades used in Dubai. Even a 1-shade mismatch is visible to a landlord inspector. Always confirm the developer code before tinting.
Water stains bleed through fresh paint within weeks. Diagnose and fix the source before the topcoat goes on.
TV brackets, shelving anchors and curtain rods left in place look unprofessional and signal "I rushed". Remove all hardware before repainting.
Spot-painting always shows. Repaint full walls (corner-to-corner) so the finish is uniform under all lighting conditions.
Some inspectors check brand. Emaar handover spec is Jotun Lady — using Asian Paints Apex saves AED 200 and costs the deposit.
Move-out repaints are designed to look pristine at handover inspection and for the following 30-60 days while the next tenant moves in. Long-term durability is the next tenant's concern. The 12-month workmanship warranty still applies — if peeling shows up during the handover window, we return at no cost.
Even move-out jobs use low-VOC paint by default. The next tenant moves in within days, often with children, so leaving a low-emission surface is non-negotiable for our network. Disposal of leftover paint and tins follows the same protocol as full repaints.
Most Dubai landlords deduct AED 2,500-6,000 from deposits for paint-related restoration if the tenant does not handle it. A move-out repaint at AED 799-1,899 typically returns 3-5x its cost in recovered deposit. The math almost always works in your favour.
Yes. We hold paint codes for Emaar (Downtown, Marina, Ranches), Dubai Properties (Business Bay, JBR), Nakheel (Palm, JLT clusters), Damac Maison and most JVC developers. Send your building name and we confirm the exact spec immediately.
No problem. We repaint over the existing colour back to the landlord-spec white. This typically needs two coats instead of one and a slightly higher quote, but it is still much cheaper than the deduction your landlord would make.
For a studio, 24-48 hours from confirmed booking. For a 1-2BR apartment, 48-72 hours including the on-site work. We can handle urgent jobs (next day or same-day) for an additional small fee where vendor availability allows.
Yes. About 60% of our move-out jobs are done while the tenant has already physically moved out and is overseas or in a new home. We coordinate access with building security or your leasing agent and send hourly photo updates.
We focus on walls and ceilings. Bathroom regrouting, kitchen fittings or floor polishing are outside our scope but we can refer trusted handymen for those tasks. Combining the work into one handover window often saves time.
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