Commercial Fit-Out Case Study (Dubai)

Commercial Fit-Out Case Study (Dubai): Shell-and-Core to Handover

Shell-and-Core to Handover

Taking a commercial unit from bare shell-and-core to a fully operational space in Dubai demands sharp planning, precise execution, and a visual-first process that aligns every stakeholder. Plus One Interiors delivers exactly that end-to-end commercial fit-outs with design and turnkey execution under one roof.

Understanding Shell-and-Core in Commercial Projects

Shell-and-core spaces typically provide the structural frame, external envelope, and basic MEP risers leaving the interior planning, services distribution, finishes, furniture, and brand experience to the fit-out phase. The success metric is simple: transform fast and flawlessly, so the space is ready for business on handover day.

Our Official Brand & Services (What We Actually Do)

Brand: Plus One Interiors L.L.C., Dubai.

Core fit-out & build scope (commercial):

• Interior Fit-Out & Execution (turnkey delivery for offices, retail, and other commercial spaces)

• Space Renovation & Maintenance Works

• Joinery & Custom Furniture, Upholstery, Artworks & Murals

• Engineering & Design Services: Interior design & mood boards, 2D layouts, 3D visualizations, custom furniture design, material review & compliance, authority approvals, and project peer review

• Quality Assurance & Snagging inspections prior to handover. These are the services we publicly list and perform.

How we plan & visualize: Our process is visual-first. You review 2D layouts, mood boards, and 3D perspectives/animations before anything is built, reducing revisions and increasing certainty.

From Shell-and-Core to Handover (Generic Example)

1) Discovery & Technical Assessment

We begin with a site visit and a brief that clarifies capacity, adjacencies, MEP requirements, code pathways, and brand priorities. The outcome is a shared understanding of scope, timelines, and approvals strategy set up for turnkey execution by one team.

2) Planning in 2D + Mood Boards

Our designers convert the brief into detailed 2D layouts that lock down zones (reception, workstations, meeting rooms, storage, pantry), circulation, and service cores. Mood boards set the finish direction so stakeholders can agree on textures, color, and materials early—well before procurement.

3) Immersive 3D Visualizations (and Animations where required)

We then present 3D perspectives so decision-makers can “walk through” the office, validate proportions, and finalize materials, lighting, and furniture intent. This step sharply reduces rework during build.

4) Authority Approvals & Compliance

Where relevant, we prepare and submit drawings for authority approvals, coordinating comments until green-lit for execution. Compliance checks continue through procurement and installation.

5) Joinery, Custom Furniture & Materials

With visuals approved, we release shop drawings and produce custom joinery/furniture aligned to the design pack. Material review and compliance ensure what’s delivered matches the spec and visualized intent.

6) On-Site Execution & Coordination

Our turnkey team sequences civil works, partitions, ceilings, flooring, MEP coordination, lighting, and finishes with the joinery fit-off, managing quality and timelines from a single command center.

7) Quality Assurance, Snagging & Handover

We complete property inspection and snagging to identify and rectify any defects. The result is a smooth, worry-free transition at handover, ready for operational move-in.

Why Commercial Clients Choose Plus One Interiors

• Turnkey control: One accountable team from design to delivery simplifies decisions and accelerates programs.

• Visual-first certainty: 2D/3D + mood boards make choices clear before construction, reducing change orders.

• Bespoke capability: In-house joinery & custom furniture realize unique brand experiences.

• Quality at handover: Formal inspection & snagging ensures finish excellence and a clean close-out.

• Built for commercial types: Offices, retail, and other commercial categories are our day-to-day.

Next Steps

If you’re leasing or reconfiguring a commercial space in Dubai, our team can take you from shell-and-core to handover with clarity, speed, and craftsmanship. Contact Plus One Interiors to schedule a consultation or an immersive design walkthrough.