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Nshama Villa Handover Checklist 2026

Nshama has carved a niche delivering well-designed, affordable communities that appeal to young families and first-time buyers. Town Square in particular has become one of Dubai's most popular family communities. This checklist helps you navigate your Nshama handover and plan your personalisation.

Communities Covered

Town Square, Rawda Apartments, Wadi Al Safa

Universal Snagging Checklist

Use this room-by-room checklist during your handover inspection. Take photos of any items that need attention and share them with your developer's snagging team.

Doors & Windows

☐All doors open and close smoothly without sticking
☐Door handles and locks operate correctly
☐Window latches secure properly in all positions
☐No scratches or damage on glass panels
☐Weather seals intact around all external doors and windows
☐Sliding doors glide smoothly on tracks
☐Fly screens present and undamaged where specified

Walls & Ceilings

☐Paint finish consistent with no visible brush marks or roller lines
☐No cracks in walls or ceilings (especially around corners and joints)
☐Wall tiles aligned with consistent grout lines
☐No hollow tiles (tap test — listen for different sounds)
☐Skirting boards flush with no gaps between wall and board
☐Light switches and sockets sit flush against the wall

Kitchen

☐All cabinet doors and drawers open and close smoothly
☐Soft-close mechanisms working on all doors and drawers
☐Countertop joins are sealed and level
☐Sink drains properly with no leaks underneath
☐Tap water pressure adequate for both hot and cold
☐Appliance provisions match the specification
☐Extractor fan or hood operates correctly

Bathrooms

☐All taps flow with adequate pressure (hot and cold)
☐Toilet flushes properly and cistern refills correctly
☐Shower head and controls operate smoothly
☐Floor drain functions — pour water and check flow
☐No leaks around toilet base, vanity connections, or shower tray
☐Tile grout consistent and sealed properly
☐Silicone sealant neat around all wet area junctions
☐Mirror and vanity securely mounted

Flooring

☐No cracked or chipped tiles throughout
☐Grout lines consistent in colour and width
☐No hollow tiles (tap test across all tiled areas)
☐Floor level — no noticeable slopes or unevenness
☐Thresholds between rooms are neat and properly finished
☐No scratches on marble, wood, or polished surfaces

Electrical

☐All light switches operate corresponding lights correctly
☐Every socket tested with a phone charger or appliance
☐AC units turn on, cool, and drain properly
☐Doorbell functions correctly
☐Intercom or smart entry system operational
☐Water heater functions and reaches adequate temperature
☐External lights and garden lights working

Plumbing

☐Hot water reaches all taps within reasonable time
☐No visible leaks under any sinks or connections
☐All drains clear — run water for 60 seconds minimum
☐Garden taps operational where installed
☐Irrigation system tested if included
☐Water metre accessible and reading correctly

External & Outdoor

☐Boundary walls intact with no cracks or damage
☐Driveway and pathways level with no ponding areas
☐Garden gate operates smoothly
☐External paint and render free from defects
☐Garage door operates (manual and remote if applicable)
☐External meter boxes accessible and labelled

What Nshama Standard Finishes Include

Nshama delivers quality homes with well-considered finishes. Here is what to expect in each area, along with popular personalisations that homeowners choose to make the space truly their own.

Kitchen

Nshama kitchens are efficiently designed for the compact townhouse layouts. Cabinetry is functional with laminate finishes, and countertops are typically composite material. Popular personalisations include soft-close cabinet upgrades, stone countertop replacements, and clever storage additions to maximise every inch of space.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms are neatly finished with clean tile work and functional fixtures. The compact layouts benefit from personalisation such as wall-mounted vanities for floor space, frameless glass screens, and niche shelving for storage optimisation.

Flooring

Porcelain tiles throughout with consistent quality. Many homeowners add engineered wood flooring in bedrooms for warmth, or upgrade living area tiles to larger formats for a more spacious feel in the compact layouts.

Electrical & Smart Home

Modern electrical systems with adequate provision. Smart home additions, under-cabinet kitchen lighting, and garden lighting circuits are popular personalisations that add both functionality and ambience.

Outdoor & Landscaping

Compact gardens with boundary walls. These outdoor spaces have excellent potential — artificial grass, compact plunge pools or Jacuzzis, covered dining areas, and vertical planting can transform even the smallest garden into a functional outdoor room.

Typical Personalisation Budget

AED 30,000 to AED 150,000 — Nshama properties offer excellent value for personalisation, with focused upgrades delivering significant impact relative to the investment.

Depending on scope — from focused room upgrades to full villa personalisation

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Guide updated February 2026. We are not affiliated with Nshama. This guide is based on our experience working across their communities.

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