Make-good is the work a landlord does between tenants so the property re-lets quickly and at the right rent: repairing what the outgoing tenant damaged, repainting, servicing the AC, renewing tired fittings and deep cleaning. In Dubai the cost of an extra vacant month usually exceeds the cost of the work, so speed matters as much as price.
The maths most landlords run too late: an apartment renting at 90,000 a year is losing roughly 7,500 for every month it sits empty. A make-good package that takes a week and gets the unit photographed and listed sooner routinely pays for itself against a single avoided vacant month, before you account for the higher rent a well-presented unit achieves.
The photographs decide how many viewings you get. Clean, bright, neutral and undamaged photographs far outperform a unit shot mid-repair. We sequence the work so the property is photograph-ready on a known date, which lets you book the photographer and list before the work is even fully signed off.
We will tell you honestly where money returns and where it does not. Repainting, cleaning and working AC almost always return. A full kitchen replacement in a mid-market rental frequently does not, and refreshing doors, handles and worktops achieves most of the visual effect for a fraction of the cost.
If you hold several units we schedule turnarounds around your tenancy end dates rather than treating each as a separate job, which keeps the same team and the same standard across the portfolio.
Related: move-out restoration, property management maintenance, annual maintenance contracts.
We look at the property, tell you honestly what actually needs doing for a re-let turnaround, and give you a fixed written quote. No obligation, and no charge for the visit.
Book a free maintenance assessment in Dubai if you notice any of these, and we will diagnose and fix it before it gets worse, with same-day and 24/7 emergency call-outs across the city:
One accountable team handles the full scope for apartments, villas, townhouses and commercial buildings across Dubai, built for the local climate and to Dubai Municipality, DEWA and developer requirements:
Burj Al Wasl does not just do the work, we handle the approvals. For your maintenance project in Dubai we prepare the drawings, NOCs and authority submissions so everything is permitted and signed off, with our trade licence and the relevant permit numbers shared on request:
We submit to and follow the standards of Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence.
Our technicians install, service and repair the leading brands used across Dubai for maintenance, sourcing genuine parts so your equipment keeps its performance and warranty:
| Approach | Best for | Cost behaviour |
|---|---|---|
| Annual contract (AMC) | Most homes & buildings | Predictable; prevents costly breakdowns |
| Pay-per-service | New / very small properties | Lower now, riskier over a year |
Typical timeline: AMC preventive visits are scheduled multiple times a year; emergencies are same-day.
These come from the relevant authority but are revised from time to time. Treat them as a starting point and confirm the current position for your property before you rely on them.
These are observations from working in Dubai, not rules. No authority publishes them as requirements, and your own contract or community may differ.
Please read this. The information above is general guidance to help you understand the process. It is not legal advice, and Burj Al Wasl is a licensed contractor rather than a legal or regulatory representative. Rules, fees and procedures change, so confirm the current position with the relevant authority or a qualified professional before acting on anything here. We can restore a property to handover condition and document its state, which is what removes the grounds for a deduction. We cannot decide a dispute, and we do not promise any particular outcome on a deposit: that sits with the parties and, if contested, with the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre.
Clients often pair this with Building Maintenance, Repairs & Restoration in Dubai, Villa Repair Services in Dubai, Townhouse Repair Services in Dubai, Home Repair Services in Dubai. Every project is delivered to Dubai Municipality standards.
Landlord Make-Good & Re-Let Preparation in Dubai is available across Dubai, including:
From a single fault to full building restoration, one accountable team across every trade, for homes, villas, townhouses and commercial buildings in Dubai, with same-day and 24/7 emergency call-outs.
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Approvals handled: We obtain Dubai Municipality, DEWA, SIRA, DHA and Dubai Civil Defence approvals for your project.
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