UAE Interior Design Market

United Arab Emirates Interior Design Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• UAE Interior Design Market Size 2024: USD 1.6 Bn
• UAE Interior Design Market Size 2035:  USD 4.8 Bn
• UAE Interior Design Market CAGR 2024: 10.5%
• UAE Interior Design Market Segments: By Project Type, By Service Type, and By End-User.

The United Arab Emirates Interior Design Market involves relevant expert services related to planning, decorating, and designing interior spaces, considering residential villas/apartments, luxury commercial offices, high-end hospitality locations, retail outlets, and public institutions. The concept utilises trends related to luxury design schemes, smart technologies (IoT/AI automation in designs), eco-friendly materials, and wellness-oriented designs, meeting market needs related to expatriate luxury residential schemes, high-net-worth individual schemes, tourism-driven schemes, and government-driven schemes related to sustainable developments aligned with the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategy. Major areas include designing personalised luxury schemes, hybrid office designs, and sustainable retrofits aligned with the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategy.

 

The market keeps moving forward with advances in urbanization, real estate (like a new record in property deals in Dubai), investment incentive programs in foreign nations (like a Golden Visa program), in mega-tourism/hospitality projects, government strategies in smart cities, green buildings (like Esti Dama, Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan), as well as government initiatives in economy diversification with advances in technology (like in VR/AR visualization, BIM, and modular constructions).

 

Market Dynamics of the UAE Interior Design Market:

Driving factor includes Increasing demand for luxury and customised interior fit-out from expatriates & HNWI, booming property market with luxury projects, the tourism/hospitality segment (m. visitors annually), government support through urban master plans, green movement, technology adoption – smart homes, AI, and increased emphasis on wellness, biophilic, and sustainable concepts.

 

Challenges include the high costs of materials and labour (including imports and inflation rates), the lack of skilled talent, high levels of competition from firms in the global and regional arena, and the ever-changing economic climate.

 

Future prospects are promising, driven by the increase in renovation/remodelling, which is fueled by renovation/remodelling, luxury hospitality expansions, smart sustainable integrations, northern emirates growth, and mega projects in line with vision 2031 and beyond.

 

Market Segmentation

The UAE Interior Design Market share is classified into project type, service type and end-user.

 

By Project type:

The UAE interior design market is divided by project type into residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, office, and others. Among these, the residential segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Residential leads the way mainly because of booming luxury villas/apartments driven by expatriate inflows, high disposable incomes, Golden Visa incentives attracting HNWI, record property transactions in Dubai/Abu Dhabi, and demand for customized, smart/sustainable designs enhancing lifestyle and resale value. Thus, it forms the core of high-value personalized projects.

 

By Service Type:

The United Arab Emirates interior design market is divided by service type into consulting, decoration, space planning, renovation/remodelling, and others. Among these, the renovation/remodelling segment dominated in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Renovation/remodelling leads mainly because of maturing built environment requiring retrofits for energy compliance e.g., Dubai 2040 mandates, tenant changes, sustainability upgrades, net zero 2050 alignments and upgrades in older properties/villas for modern luxury/smart features, reducing new build reliance while accelerating upgrades across sectors.

 

By End-User:

The UAE interior design market is divided by end-user into individual homeowners, corporate, hospitality operators, and public. Among these, the individual homeowners segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Individual homeowners lead mainly due to surging residential demand from affluent expatriates/HNWI, foreign ownership reforms (Golden Visa), luxury villa/apartment personalization, high real estate investments in Dubai/Abu Dhabi, and trends toward smart/wellness-focused homes for enhanced liveability and status.

 

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the UAE Interior Design Market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

 

Top Key Companies in UAE Interior Design Market:

• Depa Interiors Group
• ALEC Fitout
• Bond Interiors
• Gensler
• Perkins & Will
• Hirsch Bedner Associates
• IA Interior Architects
• Bishop Design
• Swiss Bureau Interior Design

 

Recent Developments in UAE Interior Design Market:

 

In June 2024, Bond Interiors collaborated with global architects and interior designers to expand its design-build offerings for premium office and hospitality interiors in the UAE.

 

In April 2024, Depa Interiors collaborated with regional real estate developers in the UAE to deliver large-scale luxury residential and hospitality interior fit-out projects.

 

In March 2024, Gensler launched new hybrid workplace interior design solutions in the UAE, focusing on flexible office layouts, sustainability-led interiors, and employee-centric workspace concepts.

 

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United Arab Emirates, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decisions Advisors has segmented the UAE Interior Design Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

 

UAE Interior Design Market, By Project Type

• Residential
• Commercial
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Office
• Others

 

UAE Interior Design Market, By Service Type

• Consulting
• Decoration
• Space Planning
• Renovation/Remodelling
• Others

 

UAE Interior Design Market, By End User

• Individual Homeowners
• Corporate
• Hospitality Operators
• Public

 

FAQ

 

1. What is the size of the UAE interior design market?

The UAE interior design market was valued at USD 1.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.8 billion by 2035, driven by luxury real estate development, hospitality expansion, and renovation demand.

 

2. What is the growth rate of the UAE interior design market?

The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% during the forecast period 2025–2035, supported by strong residential demand, smart city initiatives, and sustainable construction trends.

 

3. What factors are driving the UAE interior design market?

Key growth drivers include:

• Rising demand for luxury and customized interiors among expatriates and HNWIs
• Strong real estate activity in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
• Expansion of the tourism and hospitality sector
• Government initiatives such as Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and UAE Net Zero 2050
• Increasing adoption of smart homes, AI, IoT, and wellness-focused designs

 

4. What are the major challenges in the UAE interior design market?

Major challenges impacting the market include:

• High material and labor costs
• Dependence on imported materials
• Shortage of skilled interior design and fit-out professionals
• Intense competition from global and regional firms
• Economic and cost volatility

 

5. Which project type dominates the UAE interior design market?

The residential segment dominated the market in 2024 due to:

• Growth in luxury villas and apartments
• Expatriate inflows and Golden Visa incentives
• High disposable incomes
• Demand for smart, sustainable, and personalized living spaces

 

6. Which service type holds the largest share in the market?

Renovation and remodelling services accounted for the largest share in 2024, driven by:

• Aging building stock
• Sustainability and energy-efficiency retrofits
• Upgrading older villas and apartments
• Reduced dependence on new construction

 

7. Who are the key end-users in the UAE interior design market?

The major end-users include:

• Individual homeowners (largest segment)
• Corporate and commercial businesses
• Hospitality operators (hotels, resorts, serviced apartments)
• Government and public sector institutions

 

8. Why do individual homeowners dominate the UAE interior design market?

Individual homeowners dominate due to:

• Luxury housing demand from expatriates and HNWIs
• Foreign ownership reforms and Golden Visa programs
• High real estate investment activity
• Growing preference for smart, wellness-oriented homes

 

9. What role does sustainability play in the UAE interior design market?

Sustainability plays a critical role, with growing emphasis on:

• Eco-friendly and low-carbon materials
• Energy-efficient interior retrofits
• Compliance with UAE Net Zero 2050 goals
• Green building standards such as Estidama

 

10. How is technology impacting the UAE interior design market?

Technology is transforming the market through:

• AI-driven space planning and design optimization
• Smart home integration (IoT automation)
• Use of BIM, VR/AR visualization, and digital twin technologies
• Modular and prefabricated interior solutions

 

11. Who are the key companies operating in the UAE interior design market?

Major players include:

• Depa Interiors Group
• ALEC Fitout
• Bond Interiors
• Gensler
• Perkins & Will
• Hirsch Bedner Associates
• IA Interior Architects
• Bishop Design
• Swiss Bureau Interior Design