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Commercial fit-out in Dubai typically costs AED 80–200 per sq ft for offices, AED 120–350 for retail/showrooms, and AED 150–450+ for restaurants and clinics (where kitchens, MEP and approvals drive the number up). Category A base build sits lower; fully branded Category B sits higher. First Unicorn gives a fixed price from a real BOQ — not a per-metre guess.
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Retail boutique fit-out with display lightingWhat Drives Your Fit-Out Cost
- Space typeOffice is lowest per sq ft; retail/showroom mid; F&B and clinics highest (kitchens, medical MEP, approvals).
- Category A vs BBase build (partitions, ceilings, flooring, basic MEP) vs full tenant fit-out (joinery, branding, IT).
- MEP & HVACPower, data, cooling, extraction and firefighting — a large, often underestimated share.
- Joinery & finishesReception, display, feature walls and premium finishes move the rate up fast.
- ApprovalsDM, Civil Defence and landlord/mall approvals — built into a proper BOQ.
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Design & Fixed BOQ
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We secure every NOC and permit, then build with weekly progress updates and one project manager.
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Send your unit size, location and use (office, retail, F&B, clinic) — we'll survey and give a fixed BOQ. See fit-out companies and office fit-out.
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Fit-Out Cost in Dubai — FAQ
How much does fit-out cost per square foot in Dubai?
Offices run AED 80–200/sq ft, retail and showrooms AED 120–350/sq ft, and restaurants/clinics AED 150–450+/sq ft. Category and finish level drive the range. First Unicorn gives a fixed price from a real BOQ.
How much is fit-out per square metre in Dubai?
Multiply the per-sq-ft figures by ~10.76 — e.g. an office at AED 150/sq ft is about AED 1,615/sq m. We quote in whichever unit you prefer, from a real BOQ.
What's the difference between Category A and Category B cost?
Category A (base build) is lower; Category B (your customisation — joinery, branding, IT, meeting rooms) adds the most cost and is what most businesses actually need.
How long does a fit-out take?
Most fit-outs take 3–8 weeks depending on size, type and approvals. We provide a written programme with the handover date up front.
Commercial fit-out in Dubai typically costs AED 80–200 per sq ft for offices, AED 120–350 for retail/showrooms, and AED 150–450+ for restaurants and clinics. Category A base build is lower; fully branded Category B is higher. First Unicorn gives a fixed price from a real BOQ, not a per-metre guess. Timeline: 4-12 weeks depending on scope.
- Office fit-out: AED 80-200/sq ft
- Retail/showroom: AED 120-350/sq ft
- Restaurant/clinic: AED 150-450+/sq ft
- Fixed price from real BOQ, not per-metre estimate
- Timeline: 4-12 weeks, DM-approved contractor