Investment Guide
What Interior Design Costs in Dubai
Clear, honest pricing guidance so you know what to expect before you ever pick up the phone.
Every Project Is Priced on Scope, Not Guesswork
Cost depends on square footage, finish level and the amount of bespoke joinery involved. The ranges below reflect real Dubai and UAE market pricing across our completed commissions, so you can budget with confidence before requesting a free, itemised quote.
Residential Interiors
Apartment Refresh
Paint, flooring, lighting and soft furnishing updates to an existing layout.
AED 80 – 150 / sq ft
Full Apartment Fitout
Complete interior including joinery, kitchens, wardrobes and MEP adjustments.
AED 150 – 280 / sq ft
Villa Renovation
Structural adjustments, full joinery package, lighting design and finishes across the home.
AED 200 – 350 / sq ft
Luxury Villa Turnkey
Bespoke joinery, architectural lighting, smart-home integration and full interior styling.
AED 350 – 600+ / sq ft
Commercial Fitout
Office Fitout — Standard
Partitioning, flooring, ceilings, lighting and basic MEP for a functional workspace.
AED 120 – 220 / sq ft
Office Fitout — Premium
Feature joinery, branded finishes, meeting-room AV integration and elevated materials.
AED 220 – 380 / sq ft
Retail & Showroom
Custom display joinery, feature lighting and finishes built to convert footfall into sales.
AED 250 – 500 / sq ft
Restaurant & Hospitality
Kitchen MEP coordination, banquette joinery, acoustic treatment and atmosphere lighting.
AED 300 – 550 / sq ft
Figures are indicative ranges based on completed UAE commissions and are not a fixed quote. Every project receives a detailed, itemised proposal after a free site visit.
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Get an Exact QuoteWhat Changes the Price
Scope of Joinery
Bespoke cabinetry, wardrobes and millwork are priced by material, finish and complexity — the largest single variable in most quotes.
Finish Level
Standard, premium and luxury material grades — flooring, stone, hardware — shift the total meaningfully at every scale.
MEP & Structural Work
New wiring, plumbing relocations or wall removals add engineering and authority approval costs beyond finishes alone.
Timeline
Compressed schedules requiring parallel trades on site typically carry a premium over a standard sequenced programme.
Pricing Questions
No. Every site visit and the first itemised proposal are completely free, anywhere in the UAE.
Our quotes are itemised by joinery, MEP, finishes and labour, so you see exactly what you are paying for — no hidden lump sums.
Yes. Many clients phase joinery or room-by-room work across several months; we plan the sequence so disruption stays minimal.
Material and labour costs are broadly consistent across the Emirates; the main variable is building access and permit requirements, which we account for in every quote.
Understanding Your Investment
What Interior Design and Fit Out Really Cost in Dubai and the UAE
Interior design cost in Dubai depends on scope, finish level and the volume of bespoke joinery specified — the same square footage can price very differently depending on whether the brief is a light refresh or a full turnkey fit out.
How Much Does Interior Design Cost in Dubai?
For residential work, interior design cost in Dubai typically ranges from AED 80 per square foot for a cosmetic apartment refresh to AED 600 or more per square foot for a luxury villa turnkey commission with bespoke joinery and smart-home integration throughout. The single largest variable is the amount of custom furniture and joinery specified, since cabinetry, wardrobes and millwork are priced by material and complexity rather than a flat rate.
Office Fit Out Cost Per Square Foot in Dubai
Office fit out cost per square foot in Dubai generally sits between AED 120 for a standard functional workspace and AED 380 for a premium fit out with feature joinery, branded finishes and meeting-room AV integration. Retail and restaurant fit outs run higher again, reflecting the display joinery, kitchen MEP and acoustic treatment those spaces require.
What Drives Villa Renovation Cost in Dubai and the UAE
Villa renovation cost in Dubai depends heavily on whether the layout changes structurally. A renovation that keeps existing walls and simply upgrades finishes, lighting and joinery will always cost less than a full turnkey rebuild that relocates plumbing, rewires the electrical distribution and replaces every ceiling. We itemise every quote by joinery, MEP, finishes and labour so clients see exactly what drives their number before committing.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Every promise on the proposal was kept — same finishes, same timeline, same budget. That kind of consistency is rare in this market.
Amina Al Falasi
Villa Owner . Jumeirah, Dubai
Our office fitout was finished two days ahead of schedule with zero disruption to daily operations. Exceptional project management.
Rashid Al Nuaimi
Managing Partner . Business Bay Office
They made our compact Marina apartment feel twice the size with custom joinery we would never have thought of ourselves.
Fatima Al Zaabi
Apartment Owner . Dubai Marina
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