Furnishing a Dubai apartment is easier to budget when the scope is named first. A furniture plan covers the principal living, dining and bedroom pieces. A move-in plan allows for a broader brief that may also need appliances, curtains, kitchen setup and delivery. These are different purchases, so one universal figure is misleading.
Measure each room, check service-lift and building-access rules, and confirm what the developer has already supplied. A fitted kitchen, white goods, wardrobes, curtains, lighting and balcony furniture can each change the brief. Ask for an itemised quotation that records brand, quantity, delivery, assembly, building access and exclusions before you approve it.
Dubai apartment furnishing cost by bedroom count
The figures below are indicative Remington Properties planning ranges, checked on 23 September 2026. They are not supplier quotations and are not a Dubai market average. Your final price depends on the floor plan, selected items, stock, delivery conditions, installation and building access.
| Home type | Furniture planning range | Move-in planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 9,899–10,539 | AED 16,390–38,390 |
| 1 bedroom | AED 10,009–11,855 | AED 24,090–54,890 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 14,299–16,661 | AED 38,390–87,890 |
| 3 bedrooms | AED 17,379–20,978 | AED 54,890–131,890 |
Use the furniture range to begin a brief for core furnishing. Use the move-in range when the brief also needs more of the items required for occupation. Neither range settles the price for a particular property.
Room-by-room furnishing reference prices
The following are individual IKEA UAE reference lines, checked on 23 September 2026. They are examples of named items, not room totals. Dimensions, availability, promotions, delivery eligibility and your building’s requirements must be confirmed when ordering.
| Budget line | IKEA UAE reference | Displayed price | Not included in this line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living room | EKTORP three-seat sofa | AED 1,795 | Television, rug, side table and lighting |
| Living room | LACK coffee table, 90×55 cm | AED 89 | Other living-room items |
| Living room | LACK TV bench, 120×35×36 cm | AED 249 | Television and wall installation |
| Bedroom | MALM bed frame with mattress, 160×200 cm | AED 2,140 | Bedside tables, wardrobe, pillows, duvet and fitted sheet |
| Linen | NATTJASMIN duvet cover and two pillowcases | AED 199 promotional price displayed | Duvet, fitted sheet and pillows |
| Dining | VIHALS table and four chairs | AED 345 | Crockery, cutlery and bar seating |
| Curtains | LILL net curtains, one pair | AED 17.95 | Rod, brackets, blackout layer, measuring and installation |
| Appliances | TILLREDA microwave oven | AED 245 | Refrigerator, washing machine and other appliances |
| Kitchen setup | IKEA 365+ 18-piece service | AED 225 | Cutlery, glassware, cookware, utensils and small appliances |
| Delivery | IKEA UAE delivery services | AED 45 IKEA Family / AED 75 normal | Assembly; check location and service eligibility |
| Delivery and assembly | IKEA UAE delivery services | AED 144 IKEA Family / AED 225 normal | Any cost already included in a chosen package |
Do not add these lines together to create a universal apartment total. A complete brief still needs the actual room dimensions, number of occupants, fitted items, appliances, curtains, delivery conditions and building access requirements.
Furnished vs unfurnished: first-year ownership cost
Furnishing is a capital purchase. Keep it separate from the purchase costs of the property, and keep recurring replacement and maintenance costs separate from the initial furnishing plan.
For a first-year owner view, record:
- one-off furnishing, delivery, assembly and approved installation;
- costs of buying property in Dubai separately;
- service charges, utilities during vacancy, insurance where applicable, management and maintenance; and
- replacement or repair of furnishings as an ongoing ownership cost.
The rental yield and ROI calculator can test property-specific rent and cost assumptions. It does not establish a furnishing premium or guarantee occupancy.
Before you accept a furnishing quote
- Send the floor plan, room dimensions, access restrictions and intended use.
- Ask for an itemised list with model or finish, quantity, warranty and substitute policy.
- Confirm what is already fitted: kitchen appliances, wardrobes, curtains, lighting, AC controls and balcony items.
- Confirm delivery date, assembly, packaging removal, move-in permit responsibility and who accepts the delivery.
- Keep the approved quotation, invoice, delivery record, photographs and warranty documents.
FAQs
How much does it cost to furnish a studio apartment in Dubai?
Our indicative studio planning range is AED 9,899–10,539 for core furniture and AED 16,390–38,390 for a broader move-in brief. These are Remington Properties planning estimates, not supplier quotations or a market average. The final price depends on the items, layout, delivery, installation and building access.
How much does it cost to furnish a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai?
Our indicative one-bedroom planning range is AED 10,009–11,855 for core furniture and AED 24,090–54,890 for a broader move-in brief. Confirm the itemised list, including the mattress, dining set, appliances, curtains, delivery and assembly, before you approve a purchase.
How much does it cost to furnish a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai?
Our indicative two-bedroom planning range is AED 14,299–16,661 for core furniture and AED 38,390–87,890 for a broader move-in brief. Storage, mattresses, linen, curtains and the intended use of the second bedroom can materially change the final price.
How much does it cost to furnish a three-bedroom apartment in Dubai?
Our indicative three-bedroom planning range is AED 17,379–20,978 for core furniture and AED 54,890–131,890 for a broader move-in brief. Prepare an itemised brief for the actual layout and occupants, because custom curtains, appliances, balcony furniture, upgrades and access may be separate costs.
