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Dubai Fit-Out Cost Calculator

Estimate your apartment or villa fit-out cost. Design fee + execution + FF&E + NOC + contingency. Real Dubai market data 2026.

Currency:
~ approximate

Your Project

Typical 1BR ~800sqft, 2BR ~1,200sqft, 4BR villa ~5,000-7,000sqft

Typically 30-40% of build cost for high-end projects

Sources: 2026 Dubai market averages from Engel & Völkers Construction Cost Guide, Sierra Turnkey Contracting, Optimal Engineering, Sisterly Interior pricing surveys.

Estimated Total Project Cost

/sqft × sqft + design + FF&E + contingency

Per sqft total

Timeline

Cost Breakdown

Fit-out execution (materials + labor)

/sqft × sqft

+ Design fee (15% of execution)

+ FF&E (furniture, lighting, soft) — 35% of execution

+ Building NOC fees + refundable deposit

+ Contingency (12%)

Total project

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What this doesn't include:

  • 5% VAT on the fit-out contract (commercial sales — usually included in quote)
  • DEWA / utility connection fees (AED 2-5k apartment, AED 10-25k villa)
  • Smart home / advanced AV systems (luxury tier optional)
  • Custom artwork acquisition (variable)
  • Special structural work (load-bearing changes — engineering report required)

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Methodology & Data Sources

Per-sqft rates reflect Dubai market averages (Q1 2026): Apartment Standard AED 100-200/sqft, Premium AED 200-350, Luxury AED 350-600. Villa Standard AED 350-500/sqft (construction), Premium AED 600-850, Luxury AED 850-1,200, Ultra AED 1,200+. Design fees: typically 15-25% of execution for designer-only packages, 6-12% for integrated multi-discipline architects. FF&E: 30-40% of build cost for premium/luxury villas; lower for apartment projects. Building NOC: AED 1,000-5,000 + AED 5,000-15,000 refundable security deposit. Contingency: industry standard 10-15% for projects above AED 500k.

Sources: Engel & Völkers Construction Cost Dubai · Sierra Turnkey Renovation Guide · Sisterly Interior Pricing · RECD Interior Design Hub 

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