Quick Answer
Design and build (D&B) means one company owns both the design and the construction under a single contract — so there is no gap between the architect's drawing and what actually gets built, and one team is accountable for cost, quality and timeline. First Unicorn is a Dubai-Municipality-licensed design-and-build contractor: architecture, structural, MEP, approvals and build, fixed price from a real BOQ, 3-year warranty.
Built, Designed and Delivered by One Team
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Dubai villa shell construction with crane and site team
Concrete and structural works managed on site
Foundation and rebar works before villa constructionWhy Design & Build Beats Splitting Design and Contractor
- One accountable contractNo designer-vs-contractor blame. One team owns cost, quality and the handover date.
- Fixed price from a real BOQThe design is priced as it's drawn — a line-by-line quote, not a surprise after tender.
- Faster deliveryDesign and construction overlap, cutting weeks off the programme versus the traditional split.
- Buildable designIn-house builders sanity-check the design for cost and feasibility before it's finalised.
- Approvals in-houseEvery authority approval and NOC handled by the same team, start to finish.
Design and Construction Under One Roof
In-House Studio
Architecture, interior design and 3D visuals from our own team.
Structural & MEP
Structural and MEP engineered in-house and coordinated with the build.
Permits & NOCs
Building permits, community and DM approvals handled for you.
Fixed Price
One build team, a fixed BOQ and a written 3-year 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.
Get a Design & Build Quote
Send your project brief and location — we'll arrange a consultation and a fixed BOQ. See villa construction and construction companies.
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Design & Build in Dubai — FAQ
What is design and build?
Design and build (D&B) is a delivery method where one company handles both the design and the construction under a single contract — versus the traditional split where you hire an architect, then tender to a separate contractor. D&B is faster, has one point of accountability, and prices the design as it's drawn.
Is design and build cheaper?
Usually, yes — overlapping design and construction saves time, and pricing the design in-house avoids the cost creep that happens when a separate contractor re-prices an architect's drawings. You also avoid variation claims between two firms.
Do you handle approvals in design and build?
Yes — building permits, structural approvals and community/Dubai Municipality NOCs are all handled in-house as part of the single contract.
What projects suit design and build?
New villa construction, full villa renovations, extensions and commercial fit-outs all suit D&B — anywhere you want one accountable team and a fixed price.
RAK focus: Al Hamra Village villa renovation · full villa renovation Al Hamra · villa construction Al Hamra
An end-to-end design & build company in Dubai handles both design and construction under one contract, ensuring accountability. At First Unicorn Interiors, we offer fixed prices from a real BOQ: bathrooms from AED 25K, kitchens from AED 45K, full villas from AED 150K. Projects typically take 4-12 weeks depending on scope. Contact us for a free site survey and quote.
- 800+ projects delivered with 3-year warranty
- Fixed price from a real BOQ – no hidden costs
- Bathroom from AED 25K, kitchen from AED 45K, full villa from AED 150K
- Grade-1 DM licensed contractor, in-house team
- Free site survey and line-by-line BOQ