Commercial interiors in Dubai live or die on two things most firms underestimate: the regulatory approval chain and how the space performs under real, daily, climate-stressed use. The Property Masters delivers commercial interior design and office fit-out across all seven emirates as a single accountable partner — design, build, joinery, MEP coordination and statutory approvals in one company, so your fit-out is delivered on programme and legally signed off. Founded in 2025, fully licensed and certified, and working in line with ISO 9001 principles, we cover offices, retail and F&B, and back our fit-out with a 12-month defects-liability warranty in line with UAE market practice.
Commercial interior design is more than a nice office
A commercial interior has to do a job: support how people work, reflect your brand, comply with regulation, pass authority inspection, and keep running for years in a demanding climate. We design for outcomes — productivity, brand, footfall, compliance — not just for a render.
We work across the main commercial categories:
- Office fit-out — workplace planning, meeting and collaboration zones, acoustics, branding, cabling and power
- Retail — customer flow, display, lighting and signage that pull people in and convert
- F&B — kitchens, front-of-house and the additional food-safety and fire requirements that come with them
Why one accountable partner protects your opening date
- Delay is money — rent on an empty unit, a pushed opening, staff hired against a date
- Most delays are coordination gaps — between the designer, the contractor and the approvals consultant
- One brief, one contact, one warranty — because we own design, fit-out, joinery, maintenance and facilities management in one company, there is a single party accountable for the programme and the result
Approvals: the part that decides your timeline
For commercial fit-outs, approvals shape the whole programme.
Authority by jurisdiction
- Dubai Municipality (DM) — mainland units
- Trakhees — many free-zone and master-developer areas
- Building or developer NOC — required first, before any approval submission
Fire, life safety and utilities
- Civil Defence review of fire detection, suppression and means of escape — non-negotiable and often the longest pole in the tent
- F&B and retail extras — food-safety requirements, kitchen-specific approvals and signage authorities
- DEWA — coordination for power and water, then a completion certificate before you can legally occupy
We prepare the drawing sets, make the submissions, attend inspections and chase the approvals so your space opens on time and on the right side of the regulations.
Designing for Dubai's commercial reality
- Durable, climate-appropriate materials — high-traffic flooring, moisture-resistant joinery and finishes rated for heat and humidity; cheap specifications fail fastest exactly where customers and staff see them
- HVAC and air quality — comfortable, well-ventilated space is a productivity and a health issue; condensation and sealing are designed in
- Acoustics and lighting — both directly affect how an office or retail space performs
- Serviceability — because we also run facilities management, we build interiors that are easy to maintain, with accessible MEP and sensible materials
A typical commercial programme
- Brief, survey and space planning — measure, understand the operation and test layouts
- Design and specification — concept, finishes, MEP, fire strategy and a transparent BOQ
- Approvals — NOC, DM/Trakhees submission, Civil Defence, DEWA and any business-specific authorities
- Procurement and joinery — long-lead items ordered early to protect the opening date
- Site works — phased to minimise downtime where you're occupied or trading
- Snagging, completion certificate and handover — defects closed, sign-off, warranty issued
What drives the cost of a commercial fit-out
- Essential band — from AED 250 per sq ft
- Premium band — from AED 450 per sq ft
- Luxury band — from AED 800 per sq ft
All before 5% VAT and a typical ~10% contingency. Offices carry a moderate multiplier over a plain apartment fit-out; F&B and high-specification retail sit higher because of kitchens, MEP and fire requirements. Use the cost calculator for an indicative figure, then we confirm a fixed price after a free site visit.
After handover
A commercial space needs to keep performing. Our facilities management and maintenance teams can take the space on after completion — planned maintenance, reactive fixes and the upkeep that keeps a fit-out looking and working as it did on opening day. See the full interior design hub, or explore fit-out works and kitchen remodeling for related services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does commercial interior design include in Dubai?
It covers space planning, design and specification, MEP coordination (electrical, HVAC, plumbing), joinery, finishes, acoustics, lighting, branding and the statutory approvals — through to a completion certificate. For offices, retail and F&B the scope also includes fire-safety strategy and, for F&B, food-safety requirements. We deliver design and build under one accountable partner.
Do you handle DM, Trakhees, DEWA and Civil Defence approvals for offices?
Yes — this is central to a commercial fit-out. We prepare drawings and submit through the relevant authority (Dubai Municipality for most mainland units, Trakhees for many free-zone and master-developer areas), secure the building NOC, manage DEWA, and handle Civil Defence fire-safety review. F&B and retail can involve further authorities, which we also coordinate, through to the completion certificate.
How much does an office fit-out cost per square foot in Dubai?
Indicatively, our fit-out bands start from AED 250/sq ft (Essential), AED 450 (Premium) and AED 800 (Luxury), before 5% VAT and a typical ~10% contingency. Offices carry a moderate multiplier over a plain apartment fit-out, while F&B and high-spec retail sit higher because of kitchens, MEP and fire requirements. We confirm a fixed price after a free site visit.
How long does a commercial fit-out take?
It depends on size, specification and — most of all — the approval chain and MEP depth. Civil Defence and authority sign-offs are often the longest items, so we plan the programme around them and order long-lead materials early. We give you a realistic, phased timeline up front.
Can you fit out while we keep trading or stay occupied?
Often, yes. We phase the works to minimise downtime, sequencing noisy or disruptive activities and protecting trading areas where possible. The exact approach depends on the space, your operating hours and the authority requirements, which we plan with you before starting.
Is the commercial fit-out covered by a warranty?
Yes. Our fit-out works are covered by a workmanship and defects-liability warranty in line with UAE market practice, with a 12-month defects-liability period as standard. Because we also provide facilities management and maintenance, the same accountable team can support the space after handover.
Do you work on commercial projects outside Dubai?
Yes. We are based in Dubai and operate across all seven emirates as a service-area business. Approval routes and community or developer rules differ by location, and we manage the correct authority process wherever your unit sits.