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ADCoop store at the Abu Dhabi Municipality Despatch Centre with red shelving, timber display table and linear LED lights
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Commercial interior fit-out · Abu Dhabi

We're Maintexx, a design and build fit-out company in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi. We fit out restaurants, cafés, clinics, showrooms, lobbies, service centres and customer-facing branches, handle the approvals with the municipality, Civil Defence and the Department of Health, and stay on call once you open. Small commercial packages start from AED 50,000.

50kAED starting package
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In short

What Maintexx does for commercial fit-out, in five lines

  1. Maintexx is a commercial interior fit-out contractor based in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi. We design and build restaurants, cafés, clinics, showrooms, lobbies, service centres and commercial façades.
  2. Our compact commercial packages start from AED 50,000. Showrooms and branches typically run AED 150 to 450 per sq ft, and restaurants and clinics AED 350 to 700 per sq ft.
  3. We handle the approvals: Abu Dhabi Municipality, Civil Defence, ADDC (now TAQA Distribution), Department of Health (DOH) standards for clinics and ADAFSA requirements for food outlets.
  4. Maintexx commercial projects include an ADCoop store and despatch centre at the Abu Dhabi Municipality site, the Hempel Paints showroom and the Al Hayer Mall façade for Al Ain Coop.
  5. With Maintexx, a showroom or branch usually takes 6 to 10 weeks, and a restaurant or clinic 10 to 16 weeks, including approvals and licensing inspections.

Last updated: 26 October 2026 · Written by the Maintexx design and project team, Musaffah, Abu Dhabi

Company
Maintexx Interiors and General Maintenance LLC - SPC
Based in
Office No. 70, Block 1, Plot 11, Musaffah 2 (M2), 28th Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Works across
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra and Dubai
Sectors
Restaurants, cafés, clinics, showrooms, lobbies, service centres
In-house
Design, MEP, joinery workshop, approvals
Phone
+971 55 566 4496
Email
info@maintexx.com
Google rating
5.0 from 33 reviews
Design and build specialists

Premier Commercial Interior Fitout in Abu Dhabi: Design & Build Specialists

Commercial spaces work harder than offices. Customers, patients and guests walk in all day, and every one of them forms an opinion. At Maintexx, we design and build these spaces as one team, so what looks good on the drawing also survives the daily traffic, passes inspection and is easy to clean.

01

High-End Commercial Interior Fit-Out Frameworks for Restaurants and Cafés

A good café is half kitchen, half stage. Before we think about finishes, we plan the back of house: kitchen flow from delivery to plate, extraction and fresh air, grease traps, drainage falls and enough power for every appliance. Then we make the front feel right with seating that turns tables, lighting that flatters food and faces, and acoustic treatment so people can actually talk. At Maintexx, we design to ADAFSA food safety requirements from the first sketch.

  • Kitchen and bar layouts
  • Extraction and ventilation
  • ADAFSA requirements
  • Acoustic dining rooms
02

Specialized Medical and Clinic Fitout Services Built to Department of Health Standards

Clinics in Abu Dhabi are licensed by the Department of Health (DOH), and the space has to meet DOH design standards before a licence is issued. That affects room sizes, handwash points, finishes that can be disinfected, patient privacy, accessible toilets, medical gas where needed and separate clean and dirty routes. We plan these in from the start so the licensing inspection isn't a surprise. Mediclinic is among the healthcare clients we've worked with.

  • DOH design standards
  • Infection-control finishes
  • Patient privacy and access
  • Clean and dirty flows
03

Structural Commercial Renovation and Modification for Legacy Business Properties

Older commercial buildings in Abu Dhabi often have tired façades, undersized electrics, leaking AC and layouts built for a business that left years ago. Our renovation and modification work covers the lot: new openings and partitions, upgraded power and AC, new ceilings and floors, and façade repairs and repainting. Where walls or slabs are touched, we bring in structural checks first. We did exactly this kind of refresh on the Al Hayer Mall façade for Al Ain Coop while every shop stayed open.

  • New openings and layouts
  • Electrical and AC upgrades
  • Façade repair and repaint
  • Structural checks
04

Experiential Commercial Spaces: Premium Showrooms, Lobbies, and Hospitality Zones

A showroom or lobby is a brand you can walk into. We build them around a clear first impression: a feature wall or counter you see from the door, warm layered lighting, durable stone or porcelain underfoot, and comfortable places to wait. The reception counters and display joinery come from our own Musaffah workshop, like the wenge counter we made for the Hempel Paints branch showroom.

  • Feature counters
  • Layered lighting
  • Durable premium floors
  • Waiting and lounge areas

What Makes Maintexx the Best Fitout Team in Abu Dhabi for Complex Commercial Layouts

  • We draw the services first. Kitchens, clinics and showrooms are full of AC, drainage, power and gas. We coordinate them before the layout is final, not after.
  • Our key trades are in-house. Design, MEP, joinery and approvals sit with Maintexx, so fewer things fall between contractors.
  • We know the authorities. We regularly prepare drawings for the municipality and Civil Defence, and we plan for DOH and ADAFSA rules where they apply.
  • We work around live businesses. Night shifts, phased handovers and sealed work zones are normal for us.

Merging Luxury and Expert Fit Out Details for Premium Commercial Facades

Your façade is your biggest advert, and in Abu Dhabi it also takes 50°C sun, sand and humidity. Premium here means getting the details right: aluminium and glass that seal properly, signage that's evenly lit, exterior paint systems with the right primer, and fixings that don't rust and streak.

Hempel Paints branch shopfront with aluminium glazing and bilingual signage
Hempel Paints shopfront
Al Hayer Mall façade repainted for Al Ain Coop
Al Hayer Mall façade
Case studies

Turnkey Commercial Spaces: Driving Growth From Design Concepts to Completion

Here's a commercial project we at Maintexx delivered from bare unit to opening day, plus more of our customer-facing work from across Abu Dhabi.

Project 01 · Store and despatch centreClient: ADCoop · Abu Dhabi Municipality

A store and despatch centre at the Abu Dhabi Municipality site

CommercialTurnkeyGovernment site

ADCoop needed a customer-facing store at the front and an order picking and despatch area behind it, all inside a government building with strict site rules. The store had to feel like the new ADCoop brand. The back had to work like a small warehouse.

What Maintexx delivered
  • Branded sign box and entrance
  • Aluminium glazed doors
  • Gondolas and timber promo table
  • Glass-door chillers with LED
  • Suspended linear LED lighting
  • Polished concrete store floor
  • Picking area with steel shelving
  • CCTV, data and despatch desk
From the Maintexx site teamOn a government site, nothing moves without a permit to work and a security pass. We planned deliveries and crew lists a week ahead, so the site team never waited at the gate.

More commercial work by Maintexx

Site visit

We measure, check services and read the landlord's rules.

Free · Day 1

Design

Layouts, services coordination and 3D views.

1 to 3 weeks

Value check

We review the BOQ with you to cut cost without cutting quality.

With the quote

Approvals

Municipality, Civil Defence, and DOH or ADAFSA where needed.

2 to 6 weeks

Build

Civil, MEP, joinery and finishes with weekly updates.

4 to 12 weeks

Handover

Inspections, certificates, licence support and the keys.

Opening day

The Checklist Used by the Leading Fitout Firm in Abu Dhabi for Strict Authority Handovers

Commercial spaces get inspected harder than anything else we build. This is the list we at Maintexx work through before any inspector arrives.

Inspection readiness: 0%

Stress-Free Fitout Services in Abu Dhabi: Ensuring Complete Post-Occupancy Support

Once you open, the space starts working for a living. Kitchens get hot, clinic doors get pushed a thousand times a day and showroom lights run all evening. Maintexx stays on call after occupancy, with the drawings and the knowledge of what's behind every wall.

  • AC and extraction servicing
  • Electrical and lighting
  • Plumbing and drainage
  • Doors, glass and hardware
  • Joinery and counters
  • Façade and signage care
  • Night and weekend call-outs
  • Annual maintenance contracts
Clear pricing

Comprehensive Commercial Fitout Price Packages Starting from 50k AED

At Maintexx, every commercial quote is itemised line by line. Use these packages as a starting point, then try the planner below for your type of space.

Compact

from AED 50,000

Kiosk cafés, service counters, small showrooms and branches.

  • Layout and 3D view
  • Counter and joinery from our workshop
  • Signage and shopfront refresh
  • Lighting, power and AC adjustments
  • Paint and flooring
  • Approvals support
Price my space

Full Commercial

AED 150 to 450 / sq ft

Showrooms, branches, lobbies and service centres.

  • Full 2D and 3D design
  • Partitions, ceilings and floors
  • MEP and fire systems
  • Feature joinery and lighting
  • Shopfront and façade works
  • All approvals handled
Price my space

Specialist

AED 350 to 700 / sq ft

Restaurants, cafés and clinics with heavy services.

  • Kitchen or clinical planning
  • Extraction, drainage and gas
  • DOH or ADAFSA compliance
  • Hygienic, washable finishes
  • Acoustic and lighting design
  • Licence inspection support
Talk to us

Get a free quote

Strategic Value Engineering: Maximizing Spatial Flow on a Budget Fitout Plan

Value engineering doesn't mean cheaper materials everywhere. At Maintexx, it means getting the layout right first, then spending where customers notice. These are the changes that usually save the most.

Stack the wet areasPut kitchens, toilets and handwash points near each other and near existing drains.Big plumbing saving
Shorter routesA tighter path from door to counter means less floor to finish and faster service.Less area, better flow
Reuse the ACAdapt existing ducts and units to the new layout before replacing anything.Big MEP saving
One hero elementOne feature counter or wall, then simple, durable finishes elsewhere.Impact where it counts
Standard sizesJoinery designed around standard board sizes wastes far less material.Less waste
Open ceilingsIn cafés and showrooms, a painted open ceiling can replace a false one.Saves on ceilings
Porcelain, not stoneLarge porcelain slabs give a stone look at a fraction of the cost and upkeep.Lower cost per sq ft
Order earlyLong-lead items ordered during approvals avoid paying for rush delivery later.No rush premiums

How a Turnkey Fitout Company in Abu Dhabi Simplifies Multi-Vendor Management

A restaurant or clinic fit-out can involve a dozen specialist vendors: kitchen equipment, extraction, medical gas, AV, POS, security, signage, furniture and more. Each one needs power, space, drawings and a slot in the programme.

With a Maintexx turnkey contract, we coordinate every vendor. They work from our drawings, our programme and our site rules, and you deal with one project manager instead of twelve phone numbers.

Permits without the headache

Fast-Track Commercial Approvals: Navigating ADM, Civil Defense, and DOH Regulations

Commercial spaces face more authorities than any other fit-out, because the public uses them. At Maintexx, we design to each authority's rules from the first drawing, so submissions go in complete and come back faster.

ADM

Abu Dhabi Municipality

The fit-out permit, issued under the Department of Municipalities and Transport, plus approval for external signage where needed.

Needs: architectural layout, sections, finishes, trade licence

ADCD

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence

Fire and life safety approval before work, then inspection and a completion certificate. Kitchens add hood suppression requirements.

Needs: fire alarm, sprinkler, emergency light and exit drawings

DOH

Department of Health

For clinics and medical centres, the facility must meet DOH design standards and pass inspection before the licence is issued.

Needs: clinical layout, room data, finishes, MEP details

ADAFSA

Food safety

Restaurants, cafés and food outlets must meet Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority requirements.

Needs: kitchen layout, finishes, handwash and storage details

Power and landlord tooADDC, now TAQA Distribution, approves load changes, and the landlord or mall issues the NOC.
Design to code from day oneRoom sizes, exits, fire ratings and hygiene details are checked in the first layout.
Book inspections earlyWe book Civil Defence and licensing inspections ahead, so opening week doesn't slip.

Why Working with Certified Refit Experts Minimizes Revenue Loss During Rebranding

When a business rebrands, every closed day is lost revenue, and customers don't always come back. Experienced refit contractors keep you trading by working in phases, at night and behind clean screens.

This is how a typical Maintexx rebrand runs for a trading showroom or branch.

  • Weeks 1 to 2: Prepare off siteApprovals in, new counters and displays built in our Musaffah workshop.
  • Week 3: Outside firstNew signage and façade work at night. Customers see the change start.
  • Weeks 4 to 5: Inside in halvesHalf the floor screened off and refitted while the other half trades.
  • Weekend switchCounters swapped and the second half finished over one weekend.
  • Monday: RelaunchSame address, new brand, no week of lost sales.
FAQ

Commercial fit-out questions we get every week

How much does a commercial fit-out cost in Abu Dhabi?

At Maintexx, we use this rough guide: showrooms, branches and lobbies typically run AED 150 to 450 per sq ft, while restaurants, cafés and clinics run AED 350 to 700 per sq ft because of their heavy services, excluding kitchen and medical equipment. Our compact commercial packages start from AED 50,000.

Which approvals does a clinic fit-out need in Abu Dhabi?

A clinic usually needs a fit-out permit from Abu Dhabi Municipality, Civil Defence approval, electrical approval from ADDC (now TAQA Distribution) and the landlord NOC. The space must also meet Department of Health (DOH) design standards and pass inspection before the facility licence is issued. At Maintexx, we plan for all of these from the first drawing.

Do you fit out restaurants and cafés?

Yes. At Maintexx, we plan the kitchen, extraction, drainage and power first, then design the dining room, and we design to ADAFSA food safety requirements and Civil Defence rules for kitchen hoods.

How long does a commercial fit-out take?

With Maintexx, a compact unit takes about 3 to 6 weeks, a showroom or branch 6 to 10 weeks, and a restaurant or clinic 10 to 16 weeks including approvals and licensing inspections.

Can you renovate or rebrand while we keep trading?

Yes. At Maintexx, we build new joinery off site, work at night and in screened phases, and switch the final areas over a weekend, so the business keeps trading.

Do you support us after we open?

Yes. At Maintexx, we offer post-occupancy maintenance for AC and extraction, electrical, plumbing, doors and glass, joinery, façades and signage, including night and weekend call-outs.

Commercial fit-out contractors in Abu Dhabi

Opening a café, clinic or showroom?

Book a free site visit with Maintexx. We'll walk the space with you, tell you which approvals apply and send a clear, itemised quote.

  • Maintexx Interiors and General Maintenance LLC - SPC
  • Office No. 70, Block 1, Plot 11, Musaffah 2 (M2), 28th Street, Abu Dhabi
  • +971 55 566 4496 · +971 2 675 6915
  • info@maintexx.com
  • Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra and Dubai
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