Furniture repair & reupholstery in the UAE
Furniture repair and reupholstery in the UAE usually costs from AED 500 for a small repair, while a three-seater sofa re-covered in full costs roughly AED 3,500 to 7,000. The quickest way to a current price for your item is a free request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Item | Price range |
|---|
| Small repair, single leather panel | from AED 500 |
| Furniture upholstery, starting price | from AED 250 |
| Two-seater, full reupholstery | AED 2,500 to 5,000 |
| Three-seater, full reupholstery | AED 3,500 to 7,000 |
| Corner sofa, full reupholstery | AED 6,000 to 12,000 |
Licences and what to check before you pay
Search results for this work point to a trade licence for furniture repairing and upholstering in the UAE, and the licence cost is listed separately for each emirate. Before you pay a deposit, ask the seller to show the licence and the workshop address, and ask a tradesperson who comes to your home which emirate they are licensed in.
Season and the desert climate
The climate here is desert: summers are very hot from May to September, and winters are mild from November to March. Fabric, leather and glue age faster in extreme heat, and a heavy sofa is harder to move in the midday sun, so the mild months are the more comfortable time to book. Ask how many days the sofa will be away from home, because that depends on the work.
Delivery between cities and how the price is quoted
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain are separate cities, so name your city in the request before you ask for a price, and ask whether collection and delivery are included. The quote is usually per item, and it is worth asking whether it includes the fabric. Measure in centimetres: width, depth and seat height, and give the fabric length in metres if you know it.
What to write in your request
Name the piece, its size in centimetres, and the work you need: a repair, new foam or a new cover. Say which fabric or leather you have or want, whether the work should be done at home or in a workshop, your city or area, your deadline and your budget. A photo of the damage helps the seller judge the price and saves a round of questions in the chat.
You can get offers through BlaBlaPrice for free. Describe the piece in your own words in the chat, add a photo if you have one, and the AI will ask for missing details such as dimensions or fabric. It then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers receive your request and answer in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery, while your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to share them. You can also send the request link to an upholsterer you already know. Start from the home page or look at household services.
Questions and answers
How much does sofa reupholstery cost in the UAE?
A three-seater sofa usually costs AED 3,500 to 7,000 for full reupholstery, a two-seater AED 2,500 to 5,000 and a corner sofa AED 6,000 to 12,000. A small repair can start from AED 500.
Does a furniture upholsterer need a licence in the UAE?
Yes, the search results point to a trade licence for furniture repairing and upholstering, and its cost depends on the emirate. Ask the seller to show the licence before you agree on the work.
Is it better to book upholstery in winter?
The mild months from November to March suit this work better than the very hot summer from May to September.
Can the seller collect the furniture in Abu Dhabi or Sharjah?
Ask each seller before you send the request. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain are different cities, and collection or delivery between them may be a separate cost.
