Quick Answer
Commercial interior design in Dubai works best as design and build under one team — brand-led concept, space planning, 3D visuals and the fit-out that delivers it (MEP, joinery, approvals). That keeps the finished office, store or venue true to the design and on budget. First Unicorn designs and builds offices, retail, F&B and clinics on a fixed price.
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Commercial interior design and workspace planning
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- Design + buildA studio that also fits out delivers the actual design — not a diluted contractor version.
- Brand-led conceptInteriors that express your brand and support how the space is used and sells.
- Space planningLayouts that maximise usable area, flow, headcount or footfall.
- Approvals & MEPDM, Civil Defence and landlord/free-zone approvals plus MEP built into the design.
- Fixed fee & BOQA transparent design fee and a fixed build BOQ — no surprises at tender.
Commercial Interiors, Designed and Delivered
Concept & 3D
Brand-led concepts and photoreal 3D visuals for offices, retail and F&B.
Space Planning
Layouts that maximise area, flow and commercial performance.
Turnkey Fit-Out
Our own team delivers the design with MEP, joinery and approvals.
One Contract
Transparent design fee + fixed build BOQ, one accountable team, warranty.
Trusted Across Dubai
800+ projects delivered · 4.9★ from 127 client reviews · Dubai Municipality Grade-1 licensed · 3-year workmanship warranty. See our client reviews and portfolio.
From First Call to Handover
Free Site Survey
We visit your property, understand the scope and take real measurements — before any number is quoted.
Design & Fixed BOQ
Concept design plus a line-by-line fixed quote and a written programme with your handover date.
Approvals & Build
We secure every NOC and permit, then build with weekly progress updates and one project manager.
Handover & Warranty
Snag-free handover, final walkthrough and a written multi-year workmanship warranty.
Book a Commercial Interior Design Consultation
Tell us about your space (office, retail, F&B, clinic) — we'll arrange a consultation and a fixed proposal. Related: fit-out companies.
Commercial Interior Design by Space Type (Dubai)
Commercial interior design only works when space planning, brand, MEP and fit-out are one plan. First Unicorn designs and builds under a single BOQ for the spaces below.
- Offices & headquartersSpace planning, meeting rooms, reception, CAT A/B coordination — see office fit-out Dubai.
- Retail & showroomsCirculation, display lighting, brand joinery — see retail fit-out and showroom fit-out.
- Restaurants & cafésKitchen extraction, seating density, Civil Defence path — see restaurant fit-out Dubai.
- Clinics, gyms, salons, spasWet rooms, medical/gym loads, acoustic and authority packages — clinic/gym/salon/spa money pages linked from our fit-out company hub.
Why Commercial Interior Design Should Be Design-and-Build
Concept that is buildable
Layouts respect MEP risers, landlord manuals and fire strategy — not only mood boards.
Design fee + fixed BOQ
Transparent design package, then a construction BOQ you approve before site start.
DM / CD / landlord
Municipality, Civil Defence and free-zone or mall packages prepared with the drawings.
Same team delivers
Joinery, finishes and MEP installed by the team that designed them — fewer site conflicts.
Commercial Interior Design Cost and Programme (Planning Ranges)
- Design packageUsually a fixed fee or folded into design-and-build; depends on BUA and authority depth.
- Fit-out buildCommercial fit-out commonly lands mid-hundreds AED/sq ft for mid-spec; luxury F&B/retail higher.
- Small office / clinicOften weeks for design freeze + 6–12 weeks build after approvals (scope dependent).
- Restaurant / large retailLonger authority path (kitchen, extraction, fire) — programme written before deposit.
Primary commercial build hub: commercial fit-out Dubai · company hub: fit-out companies in Dubai.
Commercial Design That Closes Fit-Out Leads
Office, retail and F&B clients ask for design first — then stall at tender. We design and build under one BOQ so the concept, authority package and fit-out quote stay aligned. Book a free consultation; we return a fixed commercial proposal.
- Design + fit-out one contractNo design-vs-contractor gap that kills budgets.
- Approvals built into the planDM, Civil Defence, landlord/free-zone paths from day one.
- Fast commercial proposalWhatsApp brief → consultation → fixed BOQ path.
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Commercial Interior Design in Dubai — FAQ
Do you design and build commercial interiors?
Yes — we're a design-and-build studio, so concept, space planning, 3D visuals, approvals and the fit-out come under one contract and the finished space matches the design.
What commercial spaces do you design?
Offices, retail, showrooms, restaurants, cafes, clinics, gyms, salons and spas — the full range of commercial interiors.
How much does commercial interior design cost?
Design fees are typically a % of build cost or folded into a design-and-build package. First Unicorn gives a transparent fee plus a fixed build BOQ after a consultation.
Do you handle approvals?
Yes — Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence and landlord/free-zone approvals are handled in-house as part of the fit-out.
Is commercial interior design separate from fit-out?
It can be — but splitting design and fit-out often creates budget drift. First Unicorn offers commercial interior design as design-and-build so the concept, approvals and fit-out stay on one BOQ.
Do you design offices in Business Bay, DIFC and free zones?
Yes. We plan to landlord manuals and free-zone authority rules, then deliver the fit-out with MEP and joinery under one team.
Can you work from our brand guidelines and existing CAD?
Yes. Share brand books, furniture standards and base build drawings — we produce a buildable package and fixed BOQ from that brief.
Commercial interior design in Dubai costs from AED 150K for full fit-out, depending on scope. First Unicorn offers design-and-build with brand-led concepts, space planning, 3D visuals, and turnkey delivery. Get a fixed price quote with a free site survey.
- 800+ commercial projects delivered in Dubai
- Grade-1 DM licensed contractor
- Fixed price from real BOQ, no hidden costs
- 3-year workmanship warranty
- Free site survey and line-by-line BOQ