Quick Answer
Restaurant fit-out in Dubai is specialised: the commercial kitchen, extraction/MEP and food-safety approvals make or break the project. A proper F&B fit-out contractor handles Dubai Municipality food-safety, Civil Defence and landlord/mall approvals, builds the kitchen to code, and delivers front-of-house and branding on a fixed price and a firm opening date. First Unicorn does all of it turnkey.
What Restaurant Fit-Out Requires
- Commercial kitchen to codeKitchen layout, extraction, grease traps and MEP built to Dubai Municipality food-safety standards.
- Food-safety & Civil Defence approvalsDM food-safety, Civil Defence and trade approvals handled in-house — you can't open without them.
- Landlord / mall coordinationMall management and landlord fit-out approvals and utility connections coordinated for you.
- Front-of-house & brandingSeating, bar, joinery, lighting, signage and branding that fit the concept and the budget.
- Fixed price & firm opening dateA line-by-line BOQ and a programme built around your target opening — every day late costs rent.
F&B Venues Delivered, Ready to Open
Built to Code
Commercial kitchen, extraction and MEP engineered to DM food-safety standards.
DM & Civil Defence
Food-safety, Civil Defence and mall/landlord approvals handled in-house.
Design & Branding
Seating, bar, joinery, lighting and branding delivered turnkey.
Firm Opening Date
A fixed price and a programme built around your opening — 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.
Get a Fixed Restaurant Fit-Out Quote
Send your unit size, location and concept on WhatsApp — we'll survey and give a fixed BOQ. Related: fit-out companies in Dubai.
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Restaurant Fit-Out in Dubai — FAQ
How much does a restaurant fit-out cost in Dubai?
Restaurant fit-out in Dubai typically runs AED 150-450+ per sq ft depending on kitchen scale, extraction and finish. The commercial kitchen and MEP are the biggest drivers. First Unicorn gives a fixed price from a real BOQ.
Do you handle food-safety and Civil Defence approvals?
Yes — Dubai Municipality food-safety, Civil Defence and landlord/mall fit-out approvals are all handled in-house so you can open legally.
How long does a restaurant fit-out take?
Most F&B fit-outs take 6-12 weeks depending on kitchen scope and approvals. We build the programme around your target opening date.
Can you build the commercial kitchen?
Yes — kitchen layout, extraction, grease management and MEP are built to Dubai Municipality food-safety code as part of the turnkey scope.