The Property Masters designs and installs parquet flooring in Dubai — the patterned wood floors that turn a room into a feature. Parquet is less a material than a way of laying wood: short blocks set into herringbone, chevron, basketweave or grand Versailles patterns. Because every block meets its neighbours at a precise angle, parquet lives or dies on setting-out and a dead-flat subfloor. We use dimensionally stable engineered blocks suited to Dubai's AC humidity and fit them cleanly — priced by fixed quote after a free site visit.
Herringbone vs chevron — they are not the same
The most common parquet question, answered honestly.
Pattern comparison
- Herringbone rectangular blocks in a broken zig-zag; end of one block meets side of next at 90°; classic, more forgiving, slightly lower cost
- Chevron blocks cut at an angle at both ends so they meet point-to-point in a continuous V; more formal and contemporary; every block requires precise angled cuts — more cutting, more setting-out, less tolerance for error
Both demand a skilled installer. Neither is a job for a general tiler. Chevron takes longer and costs more than herringbone for the same area.
Patterns we lay
- Herringbone — the enduring classic
- Chevron — seamless V, contemporary
- Basketweave and brick-bond — relaxed alternatives
- Versailles and modular panels — formal majlis and entrance halls; pattern scale should suit the room
Engineered parquet for Dubai's climate
We steer most clients toward engineered parquet blocks rather than solid.
- Why the cross-laminated core resists expansion/contraction driven by AC humidity — critical in parquet because thousands of joints mean even small movement shows
- Species oak and walnut most popular; smoked and grey oak for contemporary schemes; ash and teak in specialist specs
- Pre-finished cleaner, faster install with no on-site sanding dust — a real advantage in an occupied home
Subfloor and setting-out
- Level, dry and sound screed confirmed before any block goes down
- Moisture barrier laid to spec
- Set out from the centreline so the room reads symmetrically and cuts fall sensibly at the edges
- Blocks fully bonded for stability
- Rushing setting-out is the single most common cause of a disappointing parquet floor — a drifting pattern or awkward sliver-cut along the main wall is visible for the life of the floor
Installation process
- Free site visit and measure
- Species, finish and pattern selected with physical samples
- Subfloor prepared and levelled; moisture barrier laid
- Dry-lay section confirms setting-out before adhesive
- Blocks bonded from centre toward edges; perimeter cuts and borders fitted
- Floor cleaned and protected during remaining works
- Typical room: a few days; large or chevron areas take longer
Finishes and care
- Oiled suits the natural, characterful look most parquet buyers want; can be spot-repaired
- Lacquer more water-tolerant but harder to patch
- Smoked and grey-oak in demand for contemporary schemes
- Care soft-sweep or vacuum grit; barely-damp mop; felt pads under furniture; stable interior humidity keeps joints tight
How parquet fits your wider scheme
For wet areas see vinyl flooring. For a budget herringbone look see laminate flooring. Species and finish guidance from our wooden flooring page applies. Parquet is most often part of a full interior fit-out — explore our interior design hub.
Book a free site visit. We will assess your subfloor, recommend a pattern and species, and return a fixed quote. Call +971 50 928 5264.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between herringbone and chevron parquet?
Herringbone uses rectangular blocks laid in a broken zig-zag, meeting at 90 degrees. Chevron uses blocks cut at an angle at both ends so they meet point-to-point in a continuous V. Chevron is more formal and takes longer and costs more to install because every block needs precise angled cuts.
Is parquet flooring suitable for Dubai's climate?
Yes, provided you use engineered parquet blocks and a properly prepared subfloor. Engineered construction resists the expansion and contraction caused by air-conditioning and humidity, which is critical for parquet because a patterned floor has many joints where even small movement would show.
Why does parquet cost more than plank wood flooring?
Parquet involves far more labour. Each block must be set out precisely, the pattern aligned to the room's centreline, and the blocks bonded down individually. Chevron in particular requires angled cuts on both ends of every block, which adds significant fitting time compared with straight plank flooring.
How important is the subfloor for parquet flooring?
It is the most important factor. Parquet must be laid on a level, dry and sound subfloor with the correct moisture barrier. An uneven screed shows immediately in a patterned floor, so we always check and prepare the subfloor before any blocks are laid.
How much does parquet flooring cost in Dubai?
Parquet is priced per square metre and depends on the species, the construction, the pattern and the amount of cutting involved — chevron and Versailles cost more than herringbone. We measure your room on a free site visit and return a fixed, itemised quote with 5% VAT shown separately, rather than quoting a misleading single figure.