Premium restaurant + F&B fitouts for Dubai fine dining, cafes, rooftop, casual, QSR. Fixed-price from AED 500/sqft. DM + DCD + Foodwatch approvals included. 6-8 week delivery. Designed for Insta-worthiness AND operational efficiency. 60+ F&B delivered.
After 60+ F&B projects, we've documented why most restaurants fail. Strategic restaurant design is a survival tool.
Foodwatch (DM food safety) is the #1 reason F&B opening dates slip. Most fitout contractors don't handle Foodwatch — adds 4-6 weeks. We handle Foodwatch in-house parallel to DM + DCD.
Bad kitchen layout means staff walking unnecessary distances, equipment too far from prep, dishwashing flow blocking pickup. Strategic kitchen design reduces labor cost 20-30% and increases throughput.
Number of seats per sqft + flow + table sizing directly impacts revenue per sqft. Most fitouts don't optimize this. We design for actual table-turn economics.
Hard surfaces + concrete ceilings = restaurant too loud = diners can't talk = leave fast. Most fitouts ignore acoustics. We design layered acoustic treatment for restaurant ambiance.
Same project, two very different outcomes. Here's exactly how our service compares to the industry standard.
| What You Get | First Unicorn F&B | 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 F&B fitout | ✓ Premium materials + expert craftsmanship | ✗ Standard materials, generic execution |
| Construction Coordination | ✓ 70% fewer site issues vs industry | ✗ Frequent change orders + RFIs |
Restaurant design is a survival tool — not decoration.
Designed for kitchen efficiency AND Insta-worthy moments. Both critical for survival.
All approvals in-house parallel. F&B opening dates locked-in.
Cooking line layout, prep stations, dishwashing flow, ventilation. Reduces labor cost 20-30%.
Seats per sqft + table sizing + flow optimized for table-turn economics.
Layered acoustic ceiling tiles, wall panels, fabric treatments. Creates ambiance vs noise.
Designed-in photo opportunities. Free social marketing.
Industry std is 1 year. We back F&B fitouts for 3 years.
Free 90-min session: concept audit, kitchen requirements, design principles. Pay only when you commit.
Three packages from cafes to fine dining to flagship.
Process refined across 60+ F&B fitouts.
Free 90-min session: concept audit, target customer, kitchen requirements, opening date target.
3 concepts, 3D walkthrough, kitchen layout, brand integration. Parallel: Foodwatch + DM + DCD strategy.
Final selections, kitchen design, MEP coordination, signage. DM/DCD/Foodwatch submissions.
Kitchen equipment, fixtures, lighting, custom bar, soft furnishings. Parallel.
MEP + ventilation, kitchen installation, dining room build, lighting + AV. Daily QC.
Final installation, brand graphics, signage, soft launch + media event, photography. 3-year warranty active.
Every type of Dubai F&B.
Tasting menu, premium service
Breakfast through dinner casual upscale
Third-wave coffee, brunch concepts
Sky bars + dining with view
Sushi, kaiseki, izakaya, ramen
Lebanese, Syrian, Emirati cuisine
Trattorias, pizzerias, osterias
Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean
Premium fast-casual, mall food court
Specialty baked goods, dessert concepts
Cocktail bars, sports bars, lounges
Delivery-only commercial kitchens
Six recent F&B projects.
DIFC fine dining: 80 covers, open kitchen, marble bar, leather banquettes, dramatic lighting. Foodwatch + DCD + DM approved 6 weeks. Profitable from week one.
Casual restaurant + bar in JBR: 250 covers, communal seating, industrial aesthetic, premium bar, terrace dining. 7-week delivery, all approvals included.
Premium cocktail lounge: marble bar, leather seating, gold accents, neon highlights, dramatic moody lighting. Acoustic design for intimate atmosphere.
Specialty coffee cafe: marble counter with display pastries, designer barista equipment, light wood tables, plants, biophilic aesthetic. Foodwatch approved.
Rooftop restaurant with Burj Khalifa views: floor-to-ceiling glass, premium furniture, designer pendants, terrace + indoor dining. View-focused design.
Premium Arabic shisha lounge: traditional seating with modern luxury, gold accents, decorative arabesque, intimate lighting. Heritage meets contemporary.
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4.9/5 from 127 reviews.
"Our 250-cover restaurant in JBR opened in 7 weeks. Foodwatch + DM + DCD all parallel. We've been profitable from week one. The acoustic treatment alone was worth the project — diners actually have conversations."
"Specialty coffee cafe in Downtown. The Insta-worthy design has driven 50%+ of customers from social. The kitchen layout means our 4-person team handles weekend rush effortlessly."
"Rooftop restaurant on 50th floor with full Dubai skyline view. Logistics were brutal (cranes, structural loads) but First Unicorn handled everything. Opened to packed bookings."
Transparent track record. Updated quarterly. No marketing fluff — just numbers.
15 most common.
Restaurant fitout in Dubai typically ranges from AED 500/sqft (standard) to AED 4,000+/sqft (flagship fine dining). Our 3-tier packages: Standard (AED 500-900/sqft), Premium (AED 900-1,800/sqft), Flagship Fine Dining (AED 1,800-4,000+/sqft). Kitchen equipment + alcohol license additional.
Standard F&B: 6 weeks. Premium restaurant: 7 weeks. Flagship: 8 weeks. Industry average: 12-20 weeks. We're significantly faster due to Foodwatch + DM + DCD parallel processing.
Yes — Foodwatch (DM food safety) handled in-house. Foodwatch reviews kitchen layout, food safety, ventilation, hygiene, equipment. Critical for F&B opening — most fitout contractors don't handle this.
Yes — coordinated with Dubai Police + DTCM (for hotel restaurants) + Civil Defense for alcohol-serving venues. We handle compliance requirements; alcohol license itself is owner's responsibility (we coordinate).
Yes — full kitchen design (cooking line, prep, dishwashing, walk-ins) + equipment selection from major suppliers (Rational, Hobart, etc.). Kitchen layout is critical for labor efficiency + throughput.
Yes — heavy-duty ventilation design for restaurant kitchens. Hood selection, ductwork, makeup air, grease trap. Foodwatch + DM compliance critical.
Yes — Japanese (sushi bar, kaiseki rooms), Arabic (majlis seating, mosaic tile), Italian (pizza ovens), Korean (BBQ tables), etc. Cultural authenticity matters.
Yes — rooftop adds complexity: structural load, weatherproofing, wind, retractable elements, view optimization. Multiple Dubai rooftop projects delivered.
Yes — delivery-only commercial kitchens. Optimized for delivery (multi-brand operations, pickup logistics, Foodwatch compliance for delivery).
Yes — international F&B chains coming to Dubai. We translate brand books into local execution. Recent: international fast-casual, premium chain restaurants, hotel F&B brands.
Yes — Dubai Mall, Mall of Emirates, City Walk all covered. Mall management approval + DM + DCD + Foodwatch. Specialty in mall F&B operations.
Yes — acoustic design is critical. Layered ceiling tiles, fabric panels, carpet/rug zones, banquette seating with acoustic backing. Creates ambiance vs noise that drives diners away.
Yes — full as-built drawings including kitchen layout + Foodwatch documentation. Critical for ongoing FM and Foodwatch audits.
3-year warranty — significantly longer than 1-year industry. Critical during heavy first-3-year usage.
WhatsApp us at +971 58 565 8002 with restaurant details — concept, location, sqft, opening target. Free F&B brief workshop within 48 hours.
Free F&B brief, free 3D, fixed-price quote in 48 hours. 60+ restaurants delivered. Foodwatch + DM + DCD all in-house.
