PAINTING
Painting Services in Dubai
Anyone can put paint on a wall. Very few leave a room worth looking at.
Painting Services in Dubai. The difference between a good paint job and a poor one is almost never the paint.
MELLS paints villas and apartments across Dubai, with the preparation done properly first: cracks cut out and filled, surfaces sanded, dust removed and the correct primer applied before any finish coat.
The part of painting you pay for is the part you never see
Look closely at a wall that was painted two years ago and started to disappoint. You will usually find the same story. A hairline crack that was painted over instead of raked out and filled. A patch where the surface was not sanded, so the new coat never properly bonded. An edge along the ceiling that is almost straight. A shade that looks slightly different in the corner because someone opened a second tin from a different batch.
None of that is visible on the day. It shows up in month six, and by then the crew is long gone. Preparation is invisible, unglamorous, and where the entire quality of the result is actually decided, which is exactly why it is the first thing a cheap quote removes. When a price seems remarkably low, it is not the paint that got cheaper.
We quote for the preparation and we do it. Furniture protected and moved, surfaces washed, cracks raked out and filled, patches primed, edges cut in by hand rather than taped and hoped for. And because your home is still your home while we are in it, we work clean, we keep dust contained, and we leave each day with the space usable rather than a building site you have to live around.
Preparation is most of the work, and all of the result
Cracks filled, the wall sanded flat, dust removed, then primed. Skip any one of those and the paint tells on you within a year, usually along the wall the afternoon sun lands on.
- Filler, sand, dust removal, primer, then two coats
- Furniture moved and sheeted by us, not by you
- Edges cut by hand, no overspray on stone or glass
Cut by hand, masked properly
A straight line at a ceiling or a skirting is done with a brush and a steady hand. Tape alone leaves a ridge you will see every time the light moves.
- Ceilings, skirtings and reveals cut by hand
- Stone, glass and joinery masked and protected
- Site left clean at the end of every day
The right paint for a Dubai wall
Heat, humidity and direct sun break down a cheap emulsion quickly. Specification is chosen for the elevation and the room, not for the invoice.
- Products specified per elevation and room use
- Full coverage, not a thinned second coat
- Touch up left on site in a labelled tin
What we do
Our Painting Services
Interior, exterior and full property painting, with the preparation included rather than quoted separately.
Interior Wall Painting
Prepared, primed and finished properly, room by room.
Learn moreExterior / Facade Painting
Weather rated systems for walls that face a Dubai summer.
Learn moreVilla Painting (Full Property)
Whole property, inside and out, planned so you can still live in it.
Learn moreApartment Painting
Fast, clean and low disruption, with the building rules handled.
Learn moreCeiling Painting
Cracks, water marks and yellowing corrected properly.
Learn moreMove In / Move Out Painting
Handover ready walls, scheduled around your dates.
Learn moreDecorative and Texture Finishes
Specialist finishes applied over properly prepared substrate.
Learn moreAntifungal Wall Painting
Antifungal and anti-mould painting in Dubai.
View serviceWhy MELLS
The crew that arrives is the crew that finishes
Painting in Dubai is heavily subcontracted, which is why the standard can change between the first room and the last and nobody can quite explain who is responsible. Our painters are our own team, supervised, working to the same specification from the first wall to the final touch up. One point of contact, one standard, and a snagging walk at the end where we fix what you point at without a discussion about whether it counts.
Types of painting we offer in Dubai
Most enquiries fall into one of these. If yours does not, describe the property and we will tell you what it actually needs.
Interior wall painting
Filled, sanded, primed and cut in by hand. The finish is decided by the preparation, which is the part nobody sees and the part most companies shorten.
Full villa repaint
Whole property, inside or inside and out, run as a programme with a sequence and a completion date rather than an open ended crew in your house.
Apartment painting
Fast, clean and building compliant. We handle the permits, the service lift booking and the working hour restrictions your tower will insist on.
Ceiling painting
Including the water staining and hairline cracking that Dubai ceilings develop. Sealed properly first, or it comes back through within a season.
Exterior and facade painting
Specified for UV, heat and humidity. The wrong product here fails in eighteen months and takes the substrate with it.
Move in and move out painting
Back to handover condition on a deadline, coordinated around your tenancy dates.
Communities that ask for this most
Each page is written for the properties and access rules of that community.
Areas we cover
Across Dubai
Same team, same equipment, same standard, wherever the property is.
The difference
Why a cheap painting is expensive
The gap is not the price. It is what is reached, and whether anyone can show you it was.
The low cost visit
- Straight over the old coat
- Cracks painted, not filled
- Tape skipped, edges cut freehand
- Furniture moved by you
- Whatever paint was on the van
- Flaking along the sunlit wall inside a year
The MELLS method
- Filled, sanded flat, dust removed, then primed
- Every junction masked and sealed before a brush is opened
- Furniture moved and sheeted by us
- Low odour, low VOC products as the default
- Two full coats, cut by hand at every edge
- A finish that still looks sharp when you hand the keys back
What happens after you message us
No surprises, at any point
Most hesitation in this industry is not about price. It is not knowing who is coming, when, or what it will cost.
- 01
The survey
We look at the property rather than a price list. Number of rooms, condition, surfaces, access, and anything that will take longer than it looks. Usually the same day you ask.
- 02
The written quote
A fixed price, in writing, before anyone starts. It states what is included and what is not. No day rate creep and no surprise line at the end.
- 03
The visit
A named supervisor and a crew you will see again. We give you the crew list and arrival window in advance, and we bring our own equipment and materials.
- 04
The check
The supervisor walks the property with you before the team leaves. If something is not right we deal with it then, not in a follow up call.
Before anything is quoted
We look at the property before we put a number on it
A price list cannot see your marble, your ducts, or the wall the afternoon sun hits. So we come and look. A senior member of the team surveys the property, and you receive a written quotation the same day, itemised, with what is included and what is not.
No obligation. If we are not the right company for the job we will say so, and tell you who is.
- 01The survey
We look at the property, not a price list. Usually the same day you ask.
- 02The written quote
Fixed, itemised, and sent the same day. What is included, and what is not.
- 03The work
A named supervisor and a crew you will see again. Our own equipment and materials.
- 04The walkthrough
We walk the property with you before the team leaves. Anything not right is dealt with then.
Frequently asked questions
How much does painting cost in Dubai?
There is no fixed rate card. Price follows the size and condition of the property, so a senior member of the team surveys it first and you get a written, itemised quotation the same day. The figure on that quotation is the figure you pay.
Who does painting near me in Dubai?
MELLS covers ninety communities across Dubai and works in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for commercial premises. Message +971 58 656 3001 on WhatsApp with your community and we will confirm availability.
What is the best painting company in Dubai?
Judge any company on three things: whether the team is directly employed or subcontracted, whether the quote is fixed in writing before work starts, and whether a supervisor walks the property with you at the end. MELLS does all three as standard.
How quickly can you start painting?
Survey usually the same day you ask, quotation the same day, and work scheduled within forty eight hours in most cases. Urgent call outs are handled the same day where the team is free.
Is painting safe for children and pets?
Yes. Products are selected for occupied family homes as the default, re entry times are told to you before we leave, and anything stronger is only ever used with your agreement.
How much does it cost to paint a villa in Dubai?
It depends on the area, the condition of the walls and how much preparation is needed, so we survey and quote in writing. Preparation is most of the cost and all of the result.
How long does painting a villa take?
Typically three to seven days for a full interior depending on size and drying conditions. We sequence it so the property stays liveable.
Who are the best painters near me in Dubai?
MELLS uses directly employed painters rather than day labour, cuts edges by hand rather than spraying, and moves and sheets the furniture ourselves.
Why does paint fail so quickly in Dubai?
Usually because of UV on the afternoon elevation, movement cracking at junctions, or a surface that was never prepared before the last coat. The paint itself is rarely the problem.
How do I get a quote from MELLS?
Message us on WhatsApp on +971 58 656 3001 or call the same number. A senior member of the team surveys the property and you receive a written itemised quotation the same day.
Which areas of the UAE does MELLS cover?
Ninety communities across Dubai for residential work, and Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for commercial premises.
How is a deep clean different from a regular cleaning visit?
A regular visit maintains what is already clean. A deep clean resets the property, including the areas a routine service is not expected to reach: behind and under appliances, inside cabinets, along tracks and skirting, into upholstery and grout. Different equipment, different products, considerably more time.
How often should a Dubai home be deep cleaned?
Twice a year for most homes, typically before and after summer. Households with children, pets, or anyone with allergies usually benefit from quarterly. Move in, move out and post renovation cleans sit outside that cycle.
How often do AC ducts actually need cleaning?
Every eighteen to twenty four months for a typical Dubai property, and sooner after any renovation or if anyone in the home has asthma or allergies. Filters and vents need attention far more often, roughly quarterly.
Are your products safe for children and pets?
Yes. We use products selected for occupied family homes as the default, and full chemical free steam cleaning is available for households that prefer it. Pest control products are DM approved and applied by licensed technicians, and we always tell you when an area is safe to reoccupy.
Do you bring your own equipment and materials?
Yes. Our teams arrive fully equipped with professional grade machinery, products and materials. Nothing of yours is used.
Get a quote that includes the preparation
Send photos or book a site visit, and we will quote on what the walls actually need.
Worth a look
Signs you need painting
No surprises, at any point
How the process works
Tell us about the property
A message on WhatsApp with the community and the size of the property is enough to start. No forms and no call centre.
A survey, usually the same day
A senior member of the team looks at the actual property rather than a price list, and notes what needs particular attention.
A written, itemised quotation
Sent the same day. It states what is included and what is not. No day rate creep and no line added at the end.
The team arrives fully equipped
Everything needed comes with them. There is nothing for you to buy, prepare or supply.
Supervised throughout
A supervisor is on site, not on the phone, and the work is checked as it progresses rather than only at the end.
You walk it with us
Nothing is signed off until you have seen it. Anything you are not happy with is put right before we leave.