Planning a fit-out in Dubai and wondering about the budget? This guide from Al Sahm Interior Design explains what decides the fit-out cost in Dubai – per square foot or per square metre – for offices, restaurants, salons and shops. Every project is different, so we give an exact price only after a free site visit.
Two units of the same size can have very different costs. The price per square foot depends on the condition of the space (shell and core or already fitted), the finish level you choose, the MEP work needed and the authority approvals. That is why we always visit the site, take measurements and then send a detailed quotation.
A simple open-plan office with gypsum ceiling, LED lighting, carpet tiles and a few glass cabins costs less per sq ft. Executive offices with meeting rooms, acoustic partitions, a reception counter, pantry and upgraded AC and electrical work cost more. Main items: glass partitions, ceilings, flooring, joinery, lighting, AC ducting and data cabling.
See our office fit-out company in Dubai page for scope and projects.
Restaurant fit-outs need kitchen exhaust, gas, drainage, fire safety and Dubai Municipality food-safety approvals, so they usually cost more per sq ft than offices. Kitchen equipment is normally priced separately.
More details: restaurant interior design & fit-out and café fit-out in Dubai.
For ladies salons, barbershops and beauty clinics, the main costs are plumbing for wash basins, mirror stations, custom joinery, lighting and the Dubai Municipality / DHA approval drawings. See salon interior design & fit-out.
Shop fit-outs in Dubai malls depend on the mall’s design guidelines, display joinery, glass and lighting. Mall projects also need landlord approval, a fit-out deposit and contractor insurance. See our jewellery shop fit-out page.
Al Sahm prepares the approval drawings and handles the submissions, so you get one price for design, approvals and work.
A small office or salon usually takes 3 – 6 weeks after approval. Restaurants and larger offices take 6 – 12 weeks. Approvals add 1 – 4 weeks depending on the authority.
It depends on the finish level, the condition of the space, MEP work and approvals. Al Sahm visits your site for free and sends an exact quotation.
At Al Sahm, 3D design and approval drawings are included in the full design-and-build package. Design-only services are also available.
Yes. We visit your site for free, take measurements and send a detailed quotation within a few days.
Al Sahm Interior Design has 10 years of fit-out experience in Dubai – offices, restaurants, salons, cosmetic shops and villas. Call 055 443 2275 or WhatsApp Al Sahm for a free site visit and quotation.