COST
OFFICE FIT-OUT COST DUBAI 2026
OFFICE FIT-OUT COST RANGES IN DUBAI
■ BASIC FIT-OUT: AED 200–350 / SQ FT — Standard partitions, basic flooring, standard ceiling, basic MEP
■ MID-RANGE FIT-OUT: AED 350–600 / SQ FT — Glass partitions, quality flooring, custom reception, meeting room AV
■ PREMIUM FIT-OUT: AED 600–1,200+ / SQ FT — Bespoke joinery, premium stone, smart building technology
WHAT DRIVES OFFICE FIT-OUT COSTS?
The scope of MEP works (25-35% of total budget), quality of finishes and materials, amount of custom joinery, IT and AV infrastructure complexity, authority approvals, and structural modifications.
HIDDEN COSTS TO WATCH FOR
Authority approval fees (AED 5,000-15,000), DEWA connection charges, building management deposits, furniture procurement, IT equipment and cabling, moving and logistics, and a contingency of 10-15%.
HOW TO REDUCE COSTS WITHOUT COMPROMISING QUALITY
Work with a contractor who offers value engineering. At Dufit Interiors, our in-house joinery workshop and established supplier relationships allow us to optimize your budget. We provide transparent, fixed-price quotations with detailed line-item breakdowns. Learn more about our office fit-out services in Dubai or get a free office fit-out quote.