Quick Answer
Retail Fit-Out in the UAE is priced from AED 150–400 per sqft — a kiosk/small store AED 90,000–250,000, a full retail fit-out AED 250,000–700,000, and a flagship AED 700,000+. First Unicorn is a licensed commercial fit-out contractor working across the UAE across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. We handle the relevant emirate's municipality and Civil Defence fit-out NOC and approvals in-house, mobilise fast because your lease has usually started, and deliver on a fixed price with a 3-year warranty.
What Our UAE Retail Fit-Out Covers
- Shopfront & signageStorefronts, display and signage that pull foot traffic.
- Display & joineryShelving, counters, fitting rooms and feature joinery.
- Full MEP & lightingAC, power, data and conversion-led retail lighting.
- Mall / building NOCFit-out NOC, Civil Defence and signage approvals.
- Showroom fit-outAuto, furniture and product showrooms.
Why UAE Tenants Choose Us
Mobilise Fast
Your the UAE rent has started — we prioritise survey, pre-order and start quickly, phasing works so you occupy sooner.
Price Per Sqft
A line-by-line BOQ with a clear per-sqft rate — the number you approve is the number you pay.
Local NOCs Handled
the relevant emirate's municipality and Civil Defence fit-out NOC and approvals secured in-house, in parallel.
Design to Handover
Design, MEP, joinery, approvals and handover under one accountable team — shops that open on the mall's handover date.
Trusted Across Dubai
800+ projects delivered · 4.9★ from 127 client reviews · Dubai Municipality Grade-1 licensed · 3-year workmanship warranty. See our client reviews and portfolio.
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 Fast Retail Fit-Out Quote in the UAE
Send your unit size, UAE location and use — we'll survey and return a fixed price fast. See all commercial fit-out and Retail Fit-Out in Dubai.
Retail Fit-Out in the UAE — FAQ
How much does retail fit-out cost in the UAE?
In the UAE, retail fit-out runs from AED 150–400 per sqft — a kiosk/small store AED 90,000–250,000, a full retail fit-out AED 250,000–700,000, and a flagship AED 700,000+. First Unicorn gives a fixed price from a real BOQ after a free survey.
Do you work across the UAE?
Yes — we deliver retail fit-out across the UAE across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, with the relevant emirate's municipality and Civil Defence approvals handled in-house under one fixed-price contract.
How fast can you start in the UAE?
Fast — because tenants are usually already paying rent, we prioritise the survey, pre-order long-lead items and fast-track Civil Defence and municipality approvals, phasing works so you open sooner.
Which approvals does retail fit-out need in the UAE?
Depending on use: a building/free-zone fit-out NOC, the relevant emirate's municipality and Civil Defence approvals (and food-safety or health approvals where relevant). We handle all of them in-house.