Aura Nest | Project Budget Guide

Beautiful Spaces.
Clearer Budgets.

Planning an interior transformation in Dubai? Explore indicative design, renovation, fit-out and joinery budgets, then let our team prepare a quotation tailored to your space.

Indicative planning ranges only. Final quotations are issued after scope review and, where required, a site inspection. All guide values include applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Dining room and show kitchen design concept with stone and timber finishes
Design visualisation · a direction to explore, not a completed-project photograph.

A useful first conversation

What Could
Your Project Cost?

Tell us a little about your space to explore an indicative planning budget. No contact details are needed to use this guide.

01 / Choose your project

Defined design scope; drawings and 3D deliverables must be agreed.

02 / Tell us about the space
03 / Choose your direction
  • Essential Refresh: existing layout retained, limited changes and standard finishes.
  • Signature Interior: coordinated design, finishes, selected joinery and technical improvements.
  • Bespoke Luxury: more customisation, specialist finishes and complex detailing.
These describe your brief; they are not fixed packages or price multipliers. The full planning band is shown where supported. Specialist scope needs assessment.
04 / Existing condition

No discounts are applied. Existing residential design offers retain their own eligibility conditions and are reviewed separately.

Defined scope. Clearer expectations.

Typical Planning Ranges.
Made meaningful by the details.

Compare the basis as well as the figure. Partial refurbishment, service-ready fit-out and complete shell-and-core work are different scopes. These are planning references, not all-inclusive packages.

Design

Interior Design & Space Planning

AED 130–265 / floor m²

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Defined design scope; drawings and 3D deliverables must be agreed.

Minimum project budget: AED 8,500, VAT inclusive.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Space planning
  • Design direction
  • Agreed drawing and 3D deliverables
What affects pricing?

Number of rooms; Drawing detail; 3D views and revisions.

Clarify separately
  • Construction and installation
  • Unspecified drawings and revisions
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

Fit-out

Turnkey Interior Fit-Out

AED 2,600–4,800 / floor m²

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Standard fit-out of service-ready interiors.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Coordinated interior finishes
  • Agreed joinery scope
  • Defined technical coordination
What affects pricing?

Existing services; Finish specification; Extent of joinery.

Clarify separately
  • Shell-and-core works
  • Complex MEP upgrades
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

Residential

Villa Renovation & Fit-Out

AED 2,100–5,500 / floor m²

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Defined interior renovation with varying finish specifications.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Interior finishes and upgrades
  • Agreed room refurbishment
  • Coordinated technical and joinery works
What affects pricing?

Property condition; Rooms included; Materials and service changes.

Clarify separately
  • Major structural work
  • Unspecified external works
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

Residential

Occupied Villa Renovation & Joinery

AED 25,000–150,000 / project

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Selected-room or multi-room upgrades, not complete villa renovation.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Selected-room upgrades
  • Agreed fitted joinery
  • Phased work where agreed
What affects pricing?

Number of rooms; Protection and phasing; Access while occupied.

Clarify separately
  • Complete villa renovation
  • Unspecified temporary accommodation
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

Residential

Apartment & Penthouse Renovation

AED 2,000–5,200 / floor m²

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Defined interior renovation; luxury specifications and major modifications priced separately.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Interior finishes
  • Agreed room upgrades
  • Defined coordination
What affects pricing?

Building requirements; Layout changes; Finish specification.

Clarify separately
  • Luxury specifications
  • Major modifications
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

Commercial

Office & Workplace Fit-Out

AED 2,650–4,800 / floor m²

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Typical Cat B office fit-out with existing base-building services.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Workplace layout
  • Agreed finishes and partitions
  • Defined technical connections
What affects pricing?

Workstation layout; Meeting rooms; Existing HVAC and power.

Clarify separately
  • Shell-and-core fit-out
  • Major base-building upgrades
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

Commercial

Retail, Hospitality & Signage

AED 3,200–6,800 / floor m²

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Retail fit-out reference only; food, wet-area hospitality and signage assessed separately.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Retail interior finishes
  • Agreed display joinery
  • Defined lighting coordination
What affects pricing?

Retail format; Display specification; Landlord requirements.

Clarify separately
  • Food and beverage facilities
  • Wet-area hospitality
  • Signage
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

Commercial

Salon, Spa & Barber Interiors

AED 2,600–5,800 / floor m²

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Standard salon or barber interiors with a defined technical scope.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Agreed salon layout
  • Interior finishes
  • Defined plumbing and electrical works
What affects pricing?

Number of wet stations; Equipment needs; Finishes and plumbing.

Clarify separately
  • Steam rooms and saunas
  • Specialist equipment
  • Extensive plumbing
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

Joinery

In-House Joinery Manufacturing

AED 2,600–6,500 / linear m

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Illustrative fitted wardrobe, approximately 2.4 m high and 600 mm deep.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Agreed wardrobe dimensions
  • Specified finish
  • Selected hardware
What affects pricing?

Height and depth; Finish and hardware; Internal fittings and installation.

Clarify separately
  • Other joinery types
  • Specialist fittings unless specified
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

Maintenance

Painting & Building Maintenance

AED 25–48 / paintable m²

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Standard interior wall and ceiling repainting; reasonable substrate condition.

Minimum project budget: AED 2,100, VAT inclusive.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Agreed paintable surfaces
  • Specified interior paint
  • Standard application scope
What affects pricing?

Paintable surface area; Surface condition; Access and paint system.

Clarify separately
  • Major substrate repairs
  • Waterproofing and damp remediation
  • Other maintenance work
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

Maintenance

MEP, HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical

AED 450–1,800 / task

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Illustrative minor repair labour or service scope only.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Assessment of a defined minor issue
  • Agreed service labour
  • Scope-specific repair activity
What affects pricing?

Fault diagnosis; Parts and equipment; Access and installation scope.

Clarify separately
  • Parts
  • Major replacements
  • Complex installations
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

Finishes

Flooring, Tiling & Carpentry

AED 125–280 / floor m²

Inclusive of applicable 5% UAE VAT.

Standard LVT or SPC supply and installation on an accepted, prepared substrate.

Representative scope, to be agreed

  • Specified LVT or SPC flooring
  • Standard installation
  • Agreed floor area
What affects pricing?

Flooring selection; Substrate condition; Edges and access.

Clarify separately
  • Levelling and substrate repairs
  • Waterproofing
  • Tiling and bespoke carpentry
  • Authority approval fees and landlord NOCs
  • Extraordinary civil or structural works
  • Loose furniture and equipment unless expressly agreed

The difference is in the scope

Why Do Interior
Project Prices Vary?

Existing Condition

A fitted property and an empty shell need different levels of work. Existing services, damage and substrate preparation must be checked.

Materials & Finishes

Laminate, lacquer, stone, veneer and specialist finishes have different material, preparation and installation costs.

MEP & Technical Scope

Air conditioning, electrical work, plumbing and fire-system changes depend on what is there and what the new layout needs.

Custom Joinery

Cabinet height, depth, finish, internal fittings, hardware and installation details all affect the price.

Approvals & Access

Building rules, landlord requirements, submissions, restricted access and permitted working hours may add scope.

Programme & Complexity

Occupied rooms, phased work, procurement and coordination can change how a project must be delivered.

Before you compare quotations

A little more clarity.

How much does interior design cost in Dubai?

This guide proposes AED 130–265 / floor m², with a minimum project budget of AED 8,500, inclusive of applicable VAT. This covers a defined design scope; drawings, 3D views and revisions must be agreed.

What is the typical cost of villa renovation in Dubai?

The proposed interior renovation reference is AED 2,100–5,500 / floor m², VAT inclusive. Existing conditions, finishes and the rooms included matter. Major structural work is excluded. A partial room refresh is a different scope.

How much should I budget for office fit-out in Dubai?

The guide proposes AED 2,650–4,800 / floor m², VAT inclusive, for typical Cat B office work with existing base-building services. Do not use it as a complete shell-and-core budget.

Is custom joinery priced per square metre or linear metre?

The wardrobe example uses linear metres, approximately 2.4 m high and 600 mm deep. Its proposed range is AED 2,600–6,500 / linear m, VAT inclusive. Other sizes, cabinet types, finishes and fittings need separate assessment.

Why do salon and spa fit-out costs vary?

Wet stations, electrical loads, specialist equipment and plumbing can change the scope. The standard salon reference excludes steam rooms, saunas, specialist equipment and extensive plumbing.

Does the indicative price include VAT?

Yes. All numerical planning ranges and minimum project budgets in this guide include applicable 5% UAE VAT. The estimator does not add VAT again.

Are authority and landlord approval fees included?

They are not automatically included in these guide figures. Approval fees, landlord NOCs and submission responsibilities must be clarified in the written scope.

Can I renovate only one room in my villa?

Yes, discuss selected-room or multi-room upgrades through the occupied-villa service. The proposed project band is AED 25,000–150,000 / project, VAT inclusive. It is not a complete-villa renovation price.

Can Aura Nest quote from drawings and photographs?

Share them as a starting point. They help define the brief, but measurements, specifications and a site inspection may still be needed before a final quotation.

How do I get an accurate project quotation?

Send your property type, location, scope, photographs or drawings and preferred timing. We will review the details, clarify the required assessment and prepare a written quotation for agreed inclusions.

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