Office Interior Design and Fit-Out in Dubai

What our office interior design service covers

Every office project starts with how your people actually work. We look at who sits together, how often you meet clients, what needs to stay private and what can be shared, then turn that into a layout through our space planning service.

From there we develop the look of the office: materials, colours, furniture, lighting and the details that carry your brand. You review the design as detailed 3D renders and mood boards before anything is built, so decisions are made on screen rather than on site.

• Layouts that balance open work areas, private cabins and meeting rooms
• Reception and waiting areas that set the tone for visitors
• Material, finish and furniture specification
• Ambient, task and accent lighting design
• Coordination of MEP and audiovisual requirements
• Procurement, installation and on-site supervision

Decisions to settle early in an office brief

Some choices shape the whole layout, so they are worth agreeing before we draw anything in detail. None of them has one right answer for every business, and each trades floor area, privacy or flexibility against something else.

We talk these through with the people who will actually use the office, not only the person signing the contract. A sales lead and a finance manager often want very different things from the same floor, and the plan has to answer both.

• Open workstations or private cabins, and who genuinely needs a door that closes
• A fixed desk for everyone, or shared desks for staff who are often out visiting clients
• How many meeting rooms, what size, and whether clients will use them
• Room to grow, and whether spare desks or a flexible zone should be built in now
• Storage for files, samples or equipment, or a plan to keep less on site
• A pantry or break area, and how close it should sit to desks and meeting rooms

How an office fit-out works with us, step by step

We follow the same four stages the studio uses on every project, adapted to a workplace. Our aim throughout is to respect your style, keep the design intent intact and give the contractor clear working drawings and specifications to build from.

At handover we inspect the work, close out snagging and pass on the manufacturers' warranties for appliances, fixtures and equipment. Our own work is covered by a 12-month defects liability period set out in your contract.

• Programming, planning and predesign: we record your brief, study the unit and test layout options.
• Construction documents: we produce the working drawings and specifications for the build.
• Furniture, fixtures and equipment: we select and schedule workstations, seating, lighting and finishes.
• Project coordination: we manage approvals, trades, deliveries and quality on site through to handover.

Office fit-out example: MK Pay at Baniyas Square

For MK Pay, a commercial office renovation at Baniyas Square in Deira, the work covered interior design, space planning, furniture selection and lighting design. The layout balances open collaborative areas with private cabins for focused work, and the reception is built around a custom desk with subtle branded touches.

Meeting rooms were fitted with modern audiovisual systems, and the lighting combines ambient, task and accent fixtures. A soft palette of creams, beiges and taupes, with durable flooring and ergonomic furniture, was chosen so the office stays smart and easy to maintain with daily use.

What drives the cost of an office fit-out in Dubai

We do not publish price lists, because two offices of the same size can need very different work. The factors that move the budget most are listed below.

We can tailor the design and material selection to an approved budget. Send us the location, size and what you have in mind, and we will come back with an indicative estimate and proposed timeline within one working day.

• The size of the unit and how much of it is changing
• The extent of bespoke joinery, such as reception desks, storage walls and partitions
• The grade of materials and finishes
• MEP works and any structural works
• The specification of furniture and workstations

Comparing office fit-out quotes

Two proposals for the same office can differ widely, and the lower figure is not always the cheaper project once the exclusions are added back. When you compare quotes, including ours, check that each one prices the same scope.

Ask each company who produces the drawings, who deals with the building and the authorities, and who is on site from start to finish. On a design and build fit-out, those answers should all point to one team. When you are ready, our estimate form asks for the details we need to price your office properly.

• Whether design, working drawings and approval submissions are included or charged separately
• What MEP work is priced, such as air conditioning changes, power, data points and lighting
• Whether workstations, chairs and meeting room furniture are in the price or left for you to buy
• Who supplies and installs audiovisual equipment, IT cabling and access control
• What is listed as excluded or provisional, and how variations will be priced
• How snagging is closed out, and what the contract says about defects after handover

How approvals and building coordination are handled

An office fit-out in Dubai will often need approvals before work starts. What is required depends on the building and the community, and the process can involve the master developer, building management and the relevant authority.

We prepare the drawings, handle the submissions and NOCs, and take care of compliance sign-off as part of the programme, so you are not left chasing paperwork. Our authority approvals page explains how this fits into a project.

Refitting an office your team is still using

Many businesses cannot close while the office is renovated. If you plan to stay in the space, tell us at the first meeting, because it changes how the works are sequenced and sometimes how the design is detailed.

Common approaches are to move the team into one part of the floor while the other part is built, to schedule noisy and dusty work outside business hours where the building allows it, or to arrange a temporary base for a short spell. Building management usually sets rules on working hours, lift use and deliveries, and we plan the programme around them.

Your IT and telephone systems need particular care. We coordinate cabling, server space and the move of equipment with your own IT provider, so the team can log in and get on with work on the first morning in the new layout.

How to prepare before you contact us

A short brief saves time on both sides. It helps to have the following to hand, but missing details are fine, and we can work through the gaps with you.

• The building, unit number and approximate size
• How many people and teams will use the space
• Any floor plans or drawings you already hold
• How many meeting rooms and private offices you need
• Photos of offices, furniture or finishes you like
• Your target budget and the date you would like to move in

Where in Dubai we work

Our studio is in Jumeirah Lakes Towers and we take on office projects across Dubai. Our published commercial work includes the MK Pay office in Deira and a luxury salon in Dubai Marina. For shops, restaurants and other business premises, see our commercial interior design page.

Guides from the studio

• How to Design a Dubai Office for Productive Teams