Hitches & Glitches (H&G), a UAE-based home maintenance company, reports a significant increase in demand for services in Dubai’s luxury residential sector.
The firm, part of the Farnek Group, has secured contracts in areas such as Emirates Hills, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Hills Estate. One notable project involves a villa in Jumeirah Bay Island with a built-up area of 7,200 square metres.
“According to propertyfinder.ae, a 2,237 square metre plot of land in Jumeirah Bay Island is currently valued at AED 155 – 160 million. That obviously doesn’t even include the cost of building a villa! So, having made that level of investment, these discerning owners recognise that they require regular high-quality management and planned preventative maintenance, particularly if they are away from their home for any extended period,” Zohaib Azhar, director of operations at H&G said.
H&G now manages 900 premium apartments and hotel residences in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbor, and Dubai Marina.
The company’s home maintenance division holds over 1,500 annual maintenance contracts, valued at more than AED22 million.
Dubai’s surging luxury residential sales
Research by Knight Frank indicates the city’s luxury residential market is experiencing rapid growth. In the first quarter of this year, over 100 properties sold for more than $10 million, a 19 percent increase from 2023.
“We initially recognised this trend over two years ago when it became apparent that increasing numbers of wealthy overseas investors were buying luxury properties in Dubai. So, we formed a specialist unit of highly trained technicians to compete in this niche market with a tailored offering, providing a convenient one-stop shop for MEP, civil, carpentry, smart home automation, white goods, special renovation projects and fit-out works,” Azhar said.
H&G utilises a smart technology platform developed by HITEK, allowing property owners to monitor maintenance progress remotely. The company has also partnered with Ring to offer smart home security products.
“Demand is also soaring for smart home gadgets, as improved technology has made devices easier to use and more effective, particularly those with remote options for international investors,” Azhar added.
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