Bright Contemporary Open-Plan Kitchen Renovation

  • Dubai Marina, Dubai
  • Luxury Apartment
  • Open-Plan Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Dining & Living Area

Bright Dubai Marina apartment transformation combining bespoke white kitchen cabinetry, a generous stone island, integrated appliances, natural-texture lighting and seamless open-plan living.

Apartment RenovationInterior FitoutBespoke JoineryCustom KitchenProperty Transformation

Open-Plan Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Dining & Living Area

Open-plan kitchen transformation for Samantha J. in Dubai Marina, featuring bespoke white cabinetry, a generous stone breakfast island, integrated appliances, marble-effect finishes and woven feature lighting by Halo Interiors.

Bright open-plan Dubai Marina apartment kitchen featuring white bespoke cabinetry, a large stone island, woven pendant lights and integrated appliances by Halo Interiors.

About This Project

A bright contemporary open-plan kitchen transformation in Dubai Marina, designed to create a relaxed connection between cooking, dining, entertaining and the adjoining living space while taking advantage of the apartment's abundant natural light and elevated Dubai views.

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The kitchen features extensive bespoke white shaker-style cabinetry, combining full-height storage, integrated appliances and generous base and wall units within a clean, timeless composition. Subtle brushed-metal handles add definition to the cabinetry without interrupting the light, understated aesthetic.

At the centre of the space is a substantial quartz-style stone kitchen island and breakfast bar, providing a large preparation surface alongside informal seating. An integrated sink and contemporary brushed-metal mixer are incorporated directly into the island, allowing it to function as both a practical working zone and the social heart of the apartment.

Light stone worktops continue around the perimeter cabinetry and are complemented by a full-height marble-effect backsplash with subtle grey veining. Continuous under-cabinet LED lighting illuminates the work surface and backsplash, introducing warmth while providing practical task lighting.

The kitchen incorporates multiple built-in appliances, including integrated ovens and a flush-mounted cooking zone, all carefully coordinated within the custom cabinetry to preserve the streamlined appearance.

Three oversized woven pendant lights suspended above the island introduce warmth, texture and a more relaxed residential character to the predominantly white kitchen. Their natural finish is echoed by the woven counter seating and furniture within the adjoining dining area, creating visual continuity across the open-plan interior.

Beyond the kitchen, the layout flows directly into the dining and family living area, with floor-to-ceiling glazing bringing daylight deep into the property and opening the interior towards panoramic Dubai views. The open arrangement allows the kitchen to function as part of the wider living environment rather than as an isolated room.

Delivered by Halo Interiors, the project demonstrates our approach to luxury apartment renovation and interior fitout in Dubai Marina, combining bespoke joinery, custom kitchen cabinetry, stonework, appliance integration, lighting, plumbing, electrical and MEP coordination within one cohesive residential transformation.

Our Track Record

30+
Years renovating Dubai homes, since 1996
1,200+
Projects delivered across the UAE
200+
In-house designers, engineers and joiners
10 Years
Warranty on kitchens and wardrobes

Project at a Glance

Apartment Renovation · Interior Fitout · Bespoke Joinery · Custom Kitchen · Property Transformation

Client

Samantha J.

Location

Dubai Marina, Dubai

Property Type

Luxury Apartment

Space

Open-Plan Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Dining & Living Area

Project Type

Luxury Apartment Renovation & Property Transformation

Delivered By

Halo Interiors LLC

Market

Dubai, UAE

Scope of Work

Everything visible in this photograph, delivered by one team under one contract.

  1. Luxury apartment kitchen renovation
  2. Open-plan kitchen transformation
  3. Bespoke shaker-style cabinetry
  4. Full-height custom kitchen joinery
  5. Integrated appliance cabinetry
  6. Built-in ovens
  7. Concealed kitchen storage
  8. Large central kitchen island
  9. Integrated breakfast bar
  10. Light quartz-style stone worktop
  11. Marble-effect backsplash
  12. Integrated island sink
  13. Brushed-metal kitchen mixer
  14. Flush-mounted cooking zone
  15. Under-cabinet LED lighting
  16. Recessed ceiling lighting
  17. Woven feature pendant lights
  18. Natural-texture counter seating
  19. Open-plan dining integration
  20. Family living-area integration
  21. Floor-to-ceiling glazing
  22. Natural-light optimisation
  23. Plumbing coordination
  24. Electrical coordination
  25. HVAC and MEP coordination
  26. Turnkey apartment fitout

26 line items · one contract · one project manager

Services Delivered

Every trade on this project was ours. Nothing in the list below was subcontracted out and coordinated by email.

Apartment Renovation

Interior Fitout

Bespoke Joinery

Custom Kitchen

Custom Cabinetry

Stonework

Appliance Integration

Lighting

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC & MEP Coordination

Materials & Finishes

The palette specified and installed for this space.

White Shaker-Style Cabinetry — reference finish from the Halo materials library

White Shaker-Style Cabinetry

Painted framed fronts through the galley run and the island

Light Quartz-Style Worktops — reference finish from the Halo materials library

Light Quartz-Style Worktops

A pale, near-unveined surface that keeps the room bright

Marble-Effect Backsplash — reference finish from the Halo materials library

Marble-Effect Backsplash

A veined panel behind the hob, the one patterned surface in the kitchen

Brushed-Metal Hardware — reference finish from the Halo materials library

Brushed-Metal Hardware

Long bar handles in a warm metal against the painted fronts

Woven Pendant Lighting — reference finish from the Halo materials library

Woven Pendant Lighting

Three woven shades over the island, softening an otherwise hard palette

Integrated LED Lighting — reference finish from the Halo materials library

Integrated LED Lighting

A warm line under the wall units lighting the worktop below

Architectural Features

The detailing that gives the space its character.

Tagged

  • Dubai Marina
  • Apartment Renovation
  • Luxury Apartment
  • Open-Plan Kitchen
  • Kitchen Renovation
  • Interior Fitout
  • Bespoke Joinery
  • Shaker Kitchen
  • Custom Kitchen
  • Custom Cabinetry
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Worktops
  • Marble-Effect Backsplash
  • Architectural Lighting
  • Open-Plan Living
  • MEP Coordination
  • Residential Fitout
  • Property Transformation
  • Halo Interiors
  • Dubai

Island Open to the Living and Dining Space

Sink and Seating in One Run

Full-Height Splashback Behind the Hob

Woven Pendants Marking the Island

Dubai Marina Renovation FAQs

The questions Dubai Marina owners ask us most before they start.

As indicative planning ranges: kitchen or bathroom packages typically run AED 40,000–90,000; full renovations of one and two-bed units commonly fall between AED 120,000 and AED 250,000; larger and premium-specification units run above that. The building’s rules and the unit’s existing condition affect cost, so we quote from a site visit with an itemised scope.

Yes — every tower requires a building management or OA NOC before works, typically covering drawings, contractor trade licence, insurance and a refundable deposit. Structural or MEP changes add Dubai Municipality permits. Halo prepares and manages the full submission for your building.

Often yes, but it depends on the building: whether the wall is structural, how ventilation and fire strategy are affected, and what the OA permits. We assess feasibility at the site visit and, where it is achievable, handle the engineering and approvals.

Noisy works are scheduled inside each building’s permitted hours, corridors and lifts are protected, materials are moved by booked service lift, and the site is sealed and cleaned daily. Tower renovation is as much about being a good neighbour as building well.

Most one and two-bed full renovations run 6–10 weeks on site once the NOC is issued, with NOC processing adding 1–3 weeks depending on the building. Investor refresh packages between tenancies can complete in 3–5 weeks.

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01
We know tower rules

NOC formats, deposit requirements, lift bookings, working hours, protection standards — we manage them building by building so your project never stalls at the concierge desk.

02
Fast, clean, scheduled

Apartment renovations succeed on programme discipline: materials staged, trades sequenced, neighbours respected, and a completion date that holds.

03
Design plus delivery

Layout, finishes and joinery designed in-house and built by our own teams — one accountable contract from drawings to handover.

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