Interior Design Company in Dubai — Design, Fit-Out & Approvals, All Under One Roof

Our interior design and fit-out services

Every engagement follows one of two models, and we say up front which one you are buying.

• Design-only: we produce the full creative and technical package, covering space planning, concept and mood-boards, 3D visualisations, material and furniture specifications, technical drawings and a bill of quantities (BOQ) you can hand to any contractor. You own the design and tender the build.
• Turnkey: we do all of the above and take responsibility for delivery, including joinery, MEP coordination, finishes, fit-out works, authority approvals, site supervision, snagging and handover. You get one contract, one team and one point of contact. For most homeowners this is the lower-stress route, because it removes the gap where a designer blames the contractor and the contractor blames the designer.

Residential and villa interior design

We design whole villas in communities such as the Palm, Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills and Arabian Ranches, as design-only or turnkey.

• Scope: living rooms and majlis, formal and show kitchens, bedrooms, walk-in closets, home cinemas, gyms and outdoor majlis areas.
• Complexity: larger volumes, double-height spaces, landscaped indoor-outdoor transitions, and structural or layout changes that need developer and authority approval.
• Occupied renovations: we plan around the realities of homes where you intend to keep living during the works.

Apartment interior design

We design apartments in Downtown, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, JVC and MBR City to make the most of usable space and light.

• Building rules: the owners' association and developer fit-out rules govern working hours, material movement and wet-area waterproofing standards.
• NOC process: we manage the building-management paperwork so your renovation stays within community rules.
• Finishes: specifications that suit an apartment footprint acoustically and thermally.

Commercial and office fit-out

Workplace design and fit-out run from space planning and test-fits through to Cat-A and Cat-B works.

• Brief: brand expression, staff wellbeing and Dubai's regulatory environment.
• Compliance: DEWA load, civil defence (fire and life-safety), and landlord or free-zone authority approvals.
• Deliverable: the full technical drawings and approvals package needed for sign-off.

Retail fit-out

Stores are designed around footfall, consistent lighting and brand impact.

• Finishes: durable, high-traffic specifications and lighting.
• Approvals: we handle the mall-management and municipality approval process end to end.

F&B and hospitality fit-out

Front-of-house and back-of-house are designed together. This has the heaviest regulatory scope of any project type.

• Materials: washable, heat- and humidity-tolerant specifications throughout.
• Regulatory path: food-control approvals, kitchen extract and grease management, fire and life-safety, and DEWA and drainage coordination.
• Approvals: we coordinate the full multi-authority path an F&B venue must clear before trading.

How a project runs

Turnkey projects run in seven steps: consultation and brief, concept and mood-board, 3D visualisation, technical drawings and BOQ, approvals, fit-out under site supervision, and handover with snagging. Design-only projects stop after the drawings and BOQ. The site visit is free, and the BOQ turns the design into a fixed, itemised quote with no hidden charges.

Design, approvals and build overlap rather than wait for each other. The fit-out timeline guide sets out how long each stage takes for apartments, villas and commercial spaces. For offices, shops and restaurants, see our fit-out works service.

Interior design styles we work in

We design to your taste and to the architecture of the space.

• Modern luxury: rich materials, restrained palettes, statement lighting and custom joinery. It is the dominant language of high-end Dubai villas.
• Contemporary: clean lines, open-plan living and a current, liveable look that ages gracefully.
• Minimalist: calm and pared back, with every material and junction deliberate.
• Japandi: Japanese simplicity with Scandinavian warmth, using natural timbers, soft neutrals and quiet craftsmanship.
• Arabic and Moroccan: arches, mashrabiya screens, geometric detailing, brass and rich textiles, built to modern construction standards.
• Classic and neoclassical: symmetry, mouldings, panelled walls and formality for clients who want grandeur done properly.

Most projects blend two or more of these, anchored to how you want to live.

Designing for Dubai's climate

Dubai's environment is demanding: summer heat above 45°C, high coastal humidity, intense ultraviolet light, fine airborne dust, and constant cycling between air-conditioned interiors and hot exteriors. Designing well here is as much building science as aesthetics.

• Heat and timber movement: Solid timber and natural veneers can cup or check when they cycle between a 24°C conditioned room and a hot, dry or humid space. We specify engineered substrates, properly acclimatised timber, stable veneers and quality lacquers, and detail joinery for movement so doors keep closing and panels stay flat.
• UV and fade resistance: south- and west-facing rooms get punishing sun, and untreated fabrics, rugs, artwork and some timbers fade noticeably within a year or two. We specify solution-dyed and UV-resistant fabrics and fade-tolerant finishes, and pair the scheme with the right glazing and shading.
• Glare and glazing: floor-to-ceiling glass is beautiful and, left unmanaged, harsh. We use anti-glare and solar-control measures such as suitable window treatments and layered lighting that works against bright daylight, and we place screens, desks and seating out of glare paths.
• Humidity, bathrooms and closets: coastal humidity plus enclosed wet areas produces mould and musty closets. We specify moisture-tolerant finishes, proper waterproofing and extract ventilation in bathrooms, and plan walk-in closets with airflow and, where needed, dehumidification.
• Dust: fine desert dust settles everywhere. We favour wipeable surfaces, sensible reveals and finishes that clean easily, and we coordinate with the HVAC strategy so filtration helps.
• HVAC-aware layouts: cooling shapes the design. We coordinate ceiling heights, bulkheads, grille positions, return-air paths and zoning with the layout from the start, so the space is comfortable, quiet and efficient.

Materials and finishes we specify

We choose specifications for how they perform in Dubai as well as how they photograph.

• Marble and porcelain: natural marble for statement floors, feature walls and vanities where the veining justifies the maintenance. Large-format porcelain, including marble-effect slabs, gives the look with far better stain, scratch and heat resistance, which suits high-traffic and family homes.
• Veneers and custom joinery: engineered, acclimatised veneers and substrates for wardrobes, modular kitchens, wall panelling and built-ins, detailed to stay stable through Dubai's heat cycles.
• Fabrics and upholstery: UV-resistant, solution-dyed, easy-clean textiles for sun-exposed rooms and family living, with performance fabrics where children and pets are part of the picture.
• Smart-home integration: lighting scenes, climate, shading, audio-visual and security go into the electrical drawings from day one and are wired during fit-out instead of added afterwards.
• Lighting: layered architectural lighting (ambient, task and accent) with correct colour temperatures and dimming, designed for intense daylight and for a warm evening scheme.

Approvals, handled for you

Fit-out works in Dubai need a developer or community NOC, a permit from Dubai Municipality or Trakhees depending on the community, and DEWA clearance where electrical or water connections change. On turnkey projects we prepare the drawings, route them to the right authority and see the completion certificate through. Our fit-out approvals guide explains which authority covers which community and what each stage involves.

What interior design costs

Turnkey fit-out typically starts from about AED 250 per sq ft for essential finishes, AED 450 for premium and AED 800 for luxury, excluding 5% VAT. Villas, townhouses and offices price differently, and design-only work is quoted per project. Our fit-out cost guide sets out what moves a project between those bands and the costs that sit outside the rate. Use our cost calculator for a quick estimate, then book a free site visit for a fixed, itemised quote.

Communities we serve across Dubai

We work throughout Dubai and across all seven emirates.

• Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills Estate and Arabian Ranches: villa communities.
• Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) City, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay and Dubai Marina: mixed residential and commercial.
• Jumeirah and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), among many others.

The approval authority (Dubai Municipality or Trakhees) depends on the community, so we know which paperwork your address requires.

Why choose The Property Masters

• One accountable partner: Design, fit-out, maintenance, home wellness and facilities management sit under one roof. The team that builds your home can also maintain it, with no hand-offs.
• In-house coordination: one contract and one point of contact across design, approvals and build, instead of a chain of subcontractors you manage yourself.
• Approvals handled: we identify the correct authority and run the NOC, DM or Trakhees, DEWA and clearance process for you.
• Transparent pricing: a free site visit, then a fixed, itemised quote with no hidden charges. Everything is +5% VAT, stated up front.
• Licensed and certified: we hold the licences and certifications required to operate across the UAE.
• Warranty: fit-out works carry a workmanship and defects-liability warranty in line with standard UAE market practice.

How to choose an interior design company in Dubai

Use this checklist on us and on anyone you compare us against.

• Licensing: are they licensed to design and to carry out fit-out works in the UAE? Ask directly.
• In-house or subcontracted: who does the work, their own team or a chain of subcontractors they coordinate loosely? A single team reduces risk.
• Approvals capability: do they understand the DM and Trakhees split and handle NOC, DEWA and clearance themselves, or will that land on you?
• Fixed-price contracts: is the quote fixed and itemised from a BOQ, or an open-ended estimate that creeps? Insist on no hidden charges.
• Portfolio relevance: have they worked on spaces like yours, in your community, property type and finish level?
• Warranty and aftercare: is there a defects-liability warranty, and will the same firm still be there to maintain the space afterwards?