Quick Answer
Interior design in Dubai is usually priced as a design fee of ~8–15% of the build cost, or folded into a fixed design-and-build package. Full villa interiors typically run from AED 250,000 including build; apartments from AED 80,000. FF&E (furniture, lighting, décor) is separate and scope-dependent. First Unicorn gives a transparent design fee plus a fixed build BOQ — so you see exactly what you're paying for.
What Interior Design Cost Includes
- Design feeConcept, space planning, 3D visuals and material selection — often 8–15% of build, or a package rate.
- Build / executionThe actual works — a design-and-build studio prices this as a fixed BOQ so it doesn't balloon at tender.
- FF&EFurniture, lighting, curtains, rugs, art — sourced separately and scope-dependent.
- Finish levelStandard vs premium vs luxury materials and joinery drive the biggest swing.
- Property type & sizeVilla vs apartment vs commercial, and the area, set the base number.
Transparent Pricing, Design + Build
Fee + BOQ
A transparent design fee plus a fixed build quote — no hidden costs.
In-House Design
Concept, 3D visuals and sourcing from a real design team.
We Deliver It
Our own team builds the design — no design-vs-contractor cost creep.
Right Spend
We guide budget to what shows and lasts — with warranty.
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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.
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Interior Design Cost in Dubai — FAQ
How much does interior design cost in Dubai?
Design fees typically run 8–15% of the build cost, or a fixed design-and-build package. Full villa interiors start from ~AED 250,000 including build; apartments from ~AED 80,000. FF&E is separate. First Unicorn gives a transparent fee + fixed build BOQ.
Do interior designers charge a fee or a percentage?
Both models exist — a flat design fee or a percentage of build cost (often 8–15%). As a design-and-build studio, we can fold design into one fixed package so there's a single, transparent number.
Is FF&E included in the cost?
FF&E (furniture, lighting, curtains, décor) is usually quoted separately because it's highly scope-dependent. We itemise it clearly so you control that budget.
Does design-and-build cost less than hiring separately?
Usually — pricing the design in-house avoids the cost creep when a separate contractor re-prices a designer's drawings, and you avoid variation claims between two firms.