Painting Services in Dubai – Advice for Expats & Renters

[drcristofer]

Hi Everyone,

I recently went through the process of repainting an apartment here, and I realized that choosing painting services in Dubai is a bit different compared to other places, mainly because of heat, wall finishes, and building rules.

A few things I learned that might help others:

• Neutral and light-reflective colors work better in apartments with limited natural light
• Satin or eggshell finishes hold up well against dust and frequent cleaning
• Many painters focus only on labor, so having wall design ideas ready beforehand saves time and cost
• Feature walls and simple textures can completely change a living room without overdoing it

Before hiring anyone, I looked through some wall painting design ideas to understand what styles actually work well in Dubai apartments. This guide helped me visualize options and communicate better with painters:

I’m curious, has anyone here had experience hiring painters in Dubai?
What should people watch out for, and what worked well for you?