Commercial Fit-Out Costs in Dubai

Commercial Fit-Out Costs in Dubai: Price per m², Hidden Fees & Smart Savings

Price per m², Hidden Fees & Smart Savings: Our Official Brand & Services

In Dubai’s fast-moving business scene, your interior is more than décor it’s a business tool. A well-planned commercial fit-out can improve customer experience, employee productivity, and brand credibility, but only when it’s executed with clarity around costs, scope, and quality. Plus One Interiors specializes in end-to-end commercial fit-outs and turnkey execution backed by a multidisciplinary team of designers, architects, and engineers who align aesthetics with commercial performance.

Understanding “Price per m²” in Fit-Outs

Price per square meter (m²) is a planning heuristic that helps stakeholders quickly estimate budgets:

Estimated Fit-Out Budget ≈ Area (m²) × Target Rate (AED/m²)

That “rate” isn’t universal it shifts with scope, finish level, and complexity. The biggest drivers typically include:

• Scope breadth (turnkey execution vs. selective works like joinery or upholstery)

• Finish level & material specification (premium finishes, compliance requirements, brand standards)

• Custom elements (bespoke joinery, made-to-measure furniture, artworks or feature installations)

• Design clarity before build (2D layouts, 3D perspectives, immersive previews to de-risk later changes)

• Quality assurance at handover (snagging/inspection standards to ensure the space is truly complete)

Because these inputs vary by project, the most reliable way to set the right AED/m² target is to align the rate with your confirmed scope, finishes, and visuals before any site work starts. Plus One Interiors’ visual-first process is designed precisely for that.

Common Hidden Fees in Commercial Fit-Outs (and How We Prevent Them)

1) Design rework and change orders

Last-minute changes can stack up quickly on site. We front-load clarity with 2D layouts, 3D perspectives, and immersive previews, so decisions are made (and signed off) before procurement and execution, drastically reducing rework risk.

2) Material upgrades and compliance gaps

“Spec creep” and compliance issues can add cost mid-project. Our Material Review & Compliance service ensures selections meet performance and regulatory needs from day one, helping you avoid unplanned substitutions or failed inspections.

3) Authority approval delays

Submission cycles or missing documents can push timelines (and prelims). We handle Authority Approvals, keeping documentation tight so approvals don’t become budget surprises.

4) Under-scoped custom elements

Bespoke pieces (joinery, furniture, artworks, murals) need precise take-offs and details. Because Joinery & Custom Furniture and Artworks & Murals are part of our turnkey capability, we scope and price them early with the design so they’re not “oh-by-the-way” additions later.

5) Handover snags

Rushed practical completion can leave a long tail of fixes. Our Property Inspection & Snagging process identifies and resolves defects before handover, protecting your timeline and avoiding post-move disruptions.

Where the Savings Are: Plus One Interiors’ Value Levers

Visual-First Planning

We help you “see it before you build it.” 2D plans, 3D perspectives, and animations align all stakeholders, eliminate ambiguity, and cut back-and-forth on site the easiest way to shrink contingency spend.

Turnkey Execution

A single accountable partner across interior fit-out & execution, renovation, maintenance, joinery, upholstery, and feature works reduces coordination overhead, accelerates decisions, and curbs margin-on-margin issues between multiple vendors.

Material Review & Compliance

Right-sized specifications (meeting performance and compliance without over-engineering) keep both procurement and lifecycle costs rational.

Authority Approvals Managed

Tighter documentation and guided submissions minimize surprises that inflate preliminaries (rent, temp power, security, etc.).

Peer Review for Cost & Risk

Independent Project Peer Review pressure-tests drawings, specs, and strategies to catch clashes or inefficiencies early before they become expensive on site.

Quality Assurance & Snagging

Systematic QA and snagging compress the “post-completion” cost curve, so you open on time without paying twice for the same line items.

What Typically Falls Inside the AED/m² Rate (and What Doesn’t)

While every project is unique, stakeholders often ask what the m² rate is expected to cover versus exclude. A practical way to think about it:

• Common inclusions (scoped during design sign-off): core interior fit-out items, agreed finishes, custom joinery & furniture as specified, and defined feature works managed within a turnkey execution framework.

• Often outside the base rate (or variable): late-stage design changes, premium material upgrades beyond the approved spec, iterative authority resubmissions due to new client inputs, additional bespoke features added after sign-off, or extra snag cycles introduced by scope changes. Our visual-first and compliance-led approach helps keep these to a minimum.

Why Choose Plus One Interiors for Your Commercial Fit-Out

• End-to-End, Turnkey Capability: From design and visuals to execution and handover, including joinery, upholstery, artworks, and maintenance. One accountable partner.

• Visual Clarity, Fewer Surprises: 2D/3D/animations reduce rework and align stakeholders before you spend on site.

• Compliance & Approvals Built-In: Material Review & Compliance and Authority Approvals streamline delivery.

• Peer Review & QA: Project Peer Review plus Property Inspection & Snagging protect your standards and schedule.

• Proven Commercial Focus: We deliver commercial fit-out solutions across offices, retail, and F&B tailored to business goals and brand identity.

Getting to a Real Number: Next Steps

Because m² rates depend on your confirmed scope, finish level, and visuals, the most efficient path to a reliable budget is a structured discovery:

1. Share your floor area and brief,

2. Align on concept using 2D/3D visuals,

3. Lock materials/specs via Material Review & Compliance,

4. Confirm program and authority path, then

5. Issue a detailed cost plan and timeline under our turnkey framework.

Let’s Talk Costs (With Clarity)

If you’re planning a new office, retail, or F&B space in Dubai and want a clear, defensible AED/m² backed by drawings, specs, and a practical delivery plan, we’re ready to help.

Contact Plus One Interiors to schedule a consultation or request a tailored quotation.