Premium commercial interior design + turnkey execution for Dubai offices, retail, F&B, salons, and hospitality. Fixed-price packages from AED 200/sqft. DM/DCD/Foodwatch approvals included. 4-8 week delivery. Designed to maximize revenue per sqft.
After 800+ commercial projects, we've documented the patterns that destroy ROI. Here's what kills your revenue per sqft — and how strategic interior design fixes every one.
Most retail/F&B designers copy the same layout patterns regardless of footfall, brand or product mix. Result: customers move quickly through your space and leave. Strategic spatial design can increase dwell time 40% and conversion 25%.
Most designers don't handle approvals — they hand off to consultants who add 3-6 months. We handle DM fitout permits, DCD fire NOCs, Foodwatch (F&B), DEWA in-house. Your opening date moves forward, not backward.
Designers love feature lighting that uses 3x energy, materials that need replacing every 2 years, layouts that need 30% more cleaning staff. We design for total cost of ownership — beautiful AND operationally efficient.
Every Dubai office now has the same 'biophilic green wall + walnut paneling + brass accents' template. Your brand needs to be visible the moment customers walk in. We design for brand expression, not template compliance.
Same project, two very different outcomes. Here's exactly how our service compares to the industry standard.
| What You Get | First Unicorn Commercial | Typical Dubai Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | ✓ Fixed price quoted upfront | ✗ Hourly billing or % of build cost |
| First-Time Quality | ✓ 98% pass first review/inspection | ✗ 40-60% industry average |
| Turnaround Time | ✓ Industry-leading delivery time | ✗ 2-3x slower typical |
| Authority Approvals | ✓ All handled in-house | ✗ Charged extra, often outsourced |
| Community NOCs | ✓ All included in package | ✗ Charged AED 5K-15K per NOC extra |
| Same Team End-to-End | ✓ Yes — single point of accountability | ✗ Hand-off to multiple teams |
| Warranty | ✓ 3-year warranty on all work | ✗ 1 year industry standard |
| Response Time | ✓ 60 minutes during business hours | ✗ 1-3 business days typical |
| Free Consultation + Site Visit | ✓ Yes, free anywhere in Dubai | ✗ AED 2,500-5,000 typical fee |
| Revisions & Resubmissions | ✓ Unlimited revisions included | ✗ Usually 2 rounds, then charged extra |
| Quality of commercial design | ✓ Premium materials + expert craftsmanship | ✗ Standard materials, generic execution |
| Construction Coordination | ✓ 70% fewer site issues vs industry | ✗ Frequent change orders + RFIs |
Commercial interior design isn't decoration — it's a revenue tool. Here's how we deliver consistently across offices, retail, F&B and hospitality.
Customer flow analysis, dwell time optimization, conversion point design. Beautiful is the byproduct of strategic design.
DM fitout permits, DCD fire NOCs, Foodwatch (F&B), DEWA, free zone approvals — all handled in-house. Faster opening date.
Design + approvals + execution in 4-8 weeks for standard fitouts. Industry std is 12-20 weeks. Your opening 2-3 months sooner.
Energy-efficient lighting, durable materials, low-maintenance finishes. Total cost of ownership, not just upfront cost.
Your brand visible the moment customers walk in. No generic 'modern luxury' templates. Distinct character per project.
Single team designs and executes. Same accountability. No 'designer says one thing, contractor builds another' problems.
Industry std is 1 year. We back commercial fitouts for 3 years. Issues are our cost, not yours during critical first years.
Free 90-minute session: brand audit, customer journey mapping, space planning principles. Pay only when you commit to a package.
Three packages covering everything from design-only to fully turnkey commercial fitout including approvals.
A proven 6-stage process refined across 800+ Dubai commercial projects. Faster than industry due to in-house approvals + parallel workflow.
Free 90-min session: brand audit, target customer profile, customer journey mapping, space audit, business model alignment, operational requirements, opening date target.
3 concept directions, photorealistic 3D walkthrough, material moodboards, brand integration. Parallel: DM/DCD/Foodwatch approval strategy and pre-submission planning.
Final material selections, MEP coordination, lighting design, signage design, full BOQ. Parallel: DM fitout permit submission, DCD NOC, Foodwatch (if F&B), DEWA approvals.
Furniture orders, fixture manufacturing, lighting procurement, signage production. Parallel to approvals so everything arrives ready for execution start.
Demolition (if reno), MEP work, marble + tile installation, joinery installation, lighting + AV installation. Daily project management. Approvals tracked in parallel.
Final installation, brand graphics, signage, soft launch styling, photography, staff training, opening event coordination. Move-in ready handover. 3-year warranty active.
From single-clinic medical offices to multi-floor restaurants — we've delivered every type of Dubai commercial interior.
Corporate, co-working, executive, branch offices
Fashion, beauty, jewelry, lifestyle, electronics
Fine dining, casual, QSR, specialty F&B
Hair, nails, beauty, wellness, medical aesthetics
Boutique hotels, suites, lobbies, restaurants
Auto, luxury goods, furniture, technology
Doctor offices, dental, aesthetic, specialty clinics
Gyms, yoga studios, spas, sports facilities
Schools, training centers, edutainment
WeWork-style, hot desking, private offices
DIFC, DMCC, JAFZA, ADGM compliant fitouts
Brand-owned retail with custom identity
Six recent commercial projects from our Dubai portfolio. Each delivered on time, under DM/DCD approval, designed to drive revenue.
10,500 sqft custom villa with full design + approvals package. Trakhees + Nakheel approval first submission.
15,000 sqft mansion with home theater, gym, spa, indoor pool. Community design board approval first submission.
1,800 sqft extension adding 2 bedrooms + family lounge to existing 4BR villa. Emaar community NOC + DM permit approved first submission.
Full villa renovation including façade modernization, kitchen extension, and pool installation. Emaar community design committee approved.
12,000 sqft beachfront villa with double-height living, infinity pool, private dock. Trakhees + community design approval first submission.
6,500 sqft sustainable villa with solar PV, EV charging, smart home automation, native landscape integration. Al Barari design board approved.
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Turnkey design + execution + approvals · 4-8 week delivery
4.9/5 rating from 127 verified Google reviews. Here are a few from recent commercial projects.
"First Unicorn redesigned our DIFC office in 6 weeks — design + DM approval + fitout. Our previous consultant had quoted 4 months. We opened on time, under budget, and the design has measurably improved client meeting conversions."
"We hired First Unicorn for our flagship restaurant in JBR. They handled design, DM permit, Foodwatch, DCD — all parallel. We opened in 7 weeks. Restaurant has been profitable from week one. Worth every dirham."
"Three-store retail rollout across Dubai Mall, Mall of Emirates, City Walk. First Unicorn delivered identical brand experience across all three in 8 weeks total. The brand integration was exceptional — every detail spoke to our identity."
Transparent track record. Updated quarterly. No marketing fluff — just numbers.
Commercial interior design in Dubai for offices, retail, and F&B starts at AED 200 per sqft with First Unicorn Commercial, including DM/DCD/Foodwatch approvals and 4-8 week delivery. Packages cover turnkey execution to maximize revenue per sqft, backed by 800+ projects and 100% approval pass-through.
15 of the most common questions we get from business owners. Don't see your question? WhatsApp us — answered within 60 minutes.
Commercial interior design in Dubai typically ranges from AED 200/sqft (design only) to AED 2,500+/sqft (full premium fitout with brand integration). Our 3-tier packages: Design Only (AED 200-350/sqft), Design + Execute + Approvals (AED 500-1,000/sqft), Premium + Brand Identity (AED 1,000-2,500+/sqft). Sector matters: F&B is highest (kitchens), retail mid-range, offices lowest.
Standard office fitout: 4-6 weeks (design + approvals + execution). Restaurant: 6-8 weeks. Retail: 4-6 weeks. Hotel rooms: 6-8 weeks per cluster. Industry average is 12-20 weeks — we're faster due to in-house approvals + parallel workflow.
Yes — all in-house. DM fitout permit, Civil Defense (DCD) NOC, Foodwatch (for F&B), DEWA approvals, community NOCs, free zone approvals (DIFC/DMCC/JAFZA). 100% pass-through rate across 200+ recent commercial submissions.
Offices (corporate, co-working, executive), retail boutiques, restaurants + cafes, beauty salons + spas, hotels, showrooms, medical/dental clinics, fitness/wellness, educational spaces. We've delivered all of these across Dubai. Sector-specific expertise applied per project.
Yes — brand integration is core to our commercial design philosophy. Free brand audit during design brief, integration of brand colors/typography/visual language into every design element, custom signage, brand-aligned material palette. Available in all packages, deepest in Premium tier.
Both. We design AND execute under one roof. This eliminates the disconnects between designer and contractor that plague most commercial projects. Single accountability, single timeline, single point of contact from concept to opening.
Yes — extensive experience with retail rollouts across Dubai Mall, Mall of Emirates, City Walk, BoxPark, Bluewaters, Marina. Identical brand experience delivered across multiple locations. We can also handle international rollouts (UAE → KSA, etc.).
Yes — we handle F&B kitchen design including cooking line layout, walk-in cold rooms, prep stations, dishwashing flow, ventilation, Foodwatch compliance. Often coordinated with our restaurant concept design. Compliant with Dubai Municipality F&B regulations.
Both. Many international brands come to Dubai needing local execution of global brand standards. We translate brand books into DM-compliant local fitouts. Recent: international fashion, F&B chains, wellness brands. Also work with homegrown UAE brands.
Yes — extensive free zone experience. DIFC has its own building authority (different from DM), DMCC requires Master Community NOC, JAFZA has JAFZA Builds approval. We have direct contacts at each. Compliant fitouts with proper documentation.
Fitout typically refers to the full physical work: walls, floors, ceilings, MEP, finishes, furniture installation. Interior design includes the conceptual + space planning + material selection work that precedes fitout. We do both — design + fitout — as integrated packages.
Restaurants need: DM trade license, Foodwatch food safety approval, DCD fire NOC, DEWA, ADAFSA (food import if applicable). We handle all of these as part of our F&B design + execute package. Restaurant typically opens 6-8 weeks after design lock-in.
Yes — full as-built drawings (architectural + MEP + electrical + plumbing) provided at handover. Critical for ongoing facility management, future modifications, and DM compliance. Provided in both AutoCAD and PDF formats.
3-year warranty on all our work — significantly longer than industry-standard 1 year. Covers finishes, joinery, lighting, HVAC, electrical execution. Critical during the first 3 years of operations when most issues surface.
WhatsApp us at +971 58 565 8002 with your project details — sector, location, sqft, opening date target, scope (design only or full execution). We'll arrange a free design brief workshop within 48 hours and provide a fixed-price quote within 24 hours of brief.
Free design brief workshop, free 3D concept, fixed-price quote in 48 hours. 800+ commercial projects delivered. DM/DCD/Foodwatch approvals all in-house.
