Custom-made furniture in the UAE: what it costs and how to order
A made-to-order dining chair in the UAE costs about AED 600 to AED 1,800 each, a custom bed about AED 5,500 to AED 20,000, and a dining table about AED 3,500 to AED 29,000 or more. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites in October 2026. Send your measurements in a BlaBlaPrice request to get offers for your own room.
Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, October 2026 (sellers' websites)| Item | Approximate price |
|---|
| Dining chair, made to order | AED 600 to AED 1,800 each |
| Custom bed | AED 5,500 to AED 20,000 |
| Dining table | AED 3,500 to AED 29,000 or more |
| Modular sofa | from AED 395 to AED 4,525 |
Licences and business rules
A workshop that makes furniture to order needs a manufacturing licence, and one estimate puts the licence alone at AED 10,000 to AED 25,000 before set-up costs. A custom furniture business in Dubai is quoted at AED 10,000 to AED 50,000 in licence fees, depending on the jurisdiction. Ask the maker which licence it holds and which emirate it is registered in, because the rules differ between emirates.
Heat, season and materials
Summer from May to September is very hot and dry in the UAE, which dries timber quickly and can crack glued joints if the wood is not properly seasoned. Ask how the maker prepares its materials and protects the finish. The mild months from November to March are the easier time for finishing, painting and fitting, so plan the installation for that window if the room is part of a renovation.
How furniture is priced and delivered here
Some makers quote with VAT and some without, and a furniture-related source states that standard UAE VAT at 5% applies to furniture, so ask whether the quote includes it. Delivery terms vary, and delivery between Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain may be quoted separately from the furniture. Give measurements in centimetres and wall lengths in metres, and say whether you need installation.
What to write in your request
Say what you want made, such as a wardrobe, a bed or a kitchen unit, and its exact dimensions. Add the material, the hardware and the type of fronts, the city and building type, your deadline and your budget. A sketch or a photo of the room helps the maker quote faster and avoids a second round of questions.
Describe the furniture, the room and your budget in your own words in a BlaBlaPrice chat, and add a photo if it helps. Free for buyers. The AI asks for missing details such as dimensions, then looks through makers' websites and price lists in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. You can compare sofas and armchairs or sliding wardrobes and walk-in closets, or create a request.
Questions and answers
How much does custom furniture cost in Dubai?
A made-to-order dining chair is about AED 600 to AED 1,800, a custom bed AED 5,500 to AED 20,000 and a dining table AED 3,500 to AED 29,000 or more, according to sellers' websites in October 2026.
Is VAT included in the price?
Not always. Standard UAE VAT at 5% applies to furniture, so ask the maker to show the total with VAT before you agree.
What licence does a furniture maker need?
A furniture manufacturing licence is quoted at AED 10,000 to AED 25,000, and a custom furniture business in Dubai at AED 10,000 to AED 50,000 depending on jurisdiction.
When is the best time to fit furniture?
The mild months from November to March suit finishing and fitting, while summer from May to September is very hot, so ask how the materials will be protected.
