Interior Fit-Out FAQs – Dubai Questions Answered

A turnkey fit-out means Dufit handles everything from initial design and authority approvals through construction, MEP installation, joinery, finishing, and final handover. You receive a fully completed space ready to move into without coordinating multiple contractors.

Dufit operates six in-house divisions covering joinery, MEP, glass and aluminium, marble and stone, civil works, and upholstery. This means we do not subcontract core trades, giving you better quality control, faster delivery, and a single point of accountability. We have been operating in Dubai since 2011 with over 200 completed projects.

Dufit offers both design-and-build and fit-out-only services. We can work from your architect's drawings or provide complete interior design in-house. Our six in-house divisions cover joinery, MEP, glass and aluminium, marble and stone, civil works, and upholstery.

Dufit Interiors serves all areas across Dubai including Emirates Hills, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, JBR, MBR City, Al Barsha, Dubai Production City, DIFC, and all free zones. We also take on projects across the wider UAE.

Fit-out costs in Dubai vary by sector and finish level. Office fit-outs range from AED 200–1,200 per sq ft. Villa renovations range from AED 300–1,500+ per sq ft. Restaurant fit-outs range from AED 350–1,500+ per sq ft. Dufit provides detailed quotations with line-item pricing for full transparency.

Timelines depend on project type and size. Small offices and cafes take 6–10 weeks. Mid-size restaurants and clinics take 10–18 weeks. Full villa renovations take 16–24 weeks. Dufit provides a detailed project schedule before work begins.

Yes. All Dufit projects include a 12-month defects liability period after handover. During this period we rectify any defects at no additional cost. We also offer optional ongoing maintenance contracts for commercial and hospitality clients.

Dufit handles all authority approvals required for fit-out projects in Dubai including Dubai Municipality building permits, Civil Defense fire safety approvals, DEWA utility connections, DHA licensing for healthcare facilities, and community or free zone NOCs.

Yes. Dufit has extensive experience in F&B and retail fit-outs. Our portfolio includes projects for Costa Coffee, California Pizza Kitchen, Wendy's, and various independent restaurants. We handle everything from commercial kitchen design to front-of-house finishing.

Yes. Visit our portfolio page to see completed projects across hospitality, commercial, healthcare, retail, and residential sectors. You can also visit our Google Business Profile and Instagram for the latest project photos.