Two kitchens with almost identical footprints in a Dubai villa can receive quotes that differ by AED 40,000 or more, depending on cabinetry construction, hardware, worktops, appliances, and installation. A bespoke kitchen in Dubai typically costs between AED 45,000 and AED 250,000+, with smaller refresh projects starting around AED 8,000 and ultra-luxury kitchens reaching AED 700,000 or more. This guide breaks down what these figures cover, why costs vary, and what to review before approving a quotation.
Bespoke Kitchen Cost in Dubai at a Glance
A bespoke kitchen in Dubai typically costs between AED 45,000 and AED 250,000+, depending on the kitchen size, cabinetry specifications, worktops, appliances, hardware, installation, and the extent of site works. Smaller refresh projects can start around AED 8,000, while ultra-luxury kitchens with premium brands and high-specification materials can reach AED 700,000 or more. These are indicative 2026 guide prices rather than fixed quotations.
Cost Summary by Tier
| Kitchen tier | Typical Dubai cost | Typical scope |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh / cosmetic | AED 8,000-25,000 | Existing layout, selected cabinetry upgrades, new finishes, worktops, or hardware |
| Mid-range custom | AED 45,000-120,000 | Custom cabinetry, quality worktops, upgraded hardware, standard premium appliances, installation |
| Full bespoke villa kitchen | AED 95,000-250,000+ | Made-to-measure cabinetry, premium surfaces, integrated appliances, island, detailed storage, installation |
| Ultra-luxury / branded | AED 250,000-700,000+ | Luxury cabinetry systems, high-end appliances, imported materials, specialist finishes, extensive customization |
These are indicative 2026 guide prices, rather than fixed quotations. The final kitchen budget depends on the selected specification and the work required on site.
What Makes a Kitchen Bespoke
- Stock or modular: Uses fixed cabinet sizes and standard configurations, so selection is mainly limited to the available range.
- Semi-custom: Uses a standard cabinet system with selected modifications to finishes, dimensions, storage, or accessories.
- Bespoke: Cabinetry is designed to the room’s exact requirements, giving greater control over dimensions, materials, finishes, storage, and appliance integration.
The category affects the price because bespoke cabinetry involves project-specific design and fabrication, requiring more production work, specialist detailing, and installation time.
Cost by Kitchen Size and Layout
Kitchen dimensions provide a useful starting point for estimating a bespoke kitchen budget. A compact apartment kitchen may require around 5-7 linear metres of cabinetry, while a larger villa kitchen can reach 10-16 linear metres once tall units, additional runs, and an island are included.
Before setting the budget, it is worth considering how the kitchen will function day-to-day; our guide to how to design a functional kitchen interior in the UAE covers practical planning considerations for layout, storage, workflow, and appliance placement.
| Kitchen size | Typical linear metres | Typical scope |
|---|---|---|
| Compact apartment kitchen | Around 5-7 lm | Standard cabinetry run, no island |
| Villa kitchen | Around 10-16 lm | Multiple runs, tall units, additional storage |
| Large villa kitchen with island | 14-20+ lm | Full cabinetry and worktop surface, including a separate island zone |
How Linear Metres Affect Kitchen Cost
Linear metres provide a useful starting point for estimating cabinetry and worktops, but they should not be treated as a complete kitchen pricing method. Two kitchens with the same cabinet run can carry very different costs depending on cabinet height, drawer configuration, materials, hardware, internal storage, appliance housing, finishes, and fabrication requirements. Tall units, appliance housings, corner storage, drawer banks, specialist finishes, and islands can add substantial value to the quotation, so linear-metre pricing should be reviewed alongside the complete cabinetry specification.
Layout Types and Their Cost Impact
- Single-run: Usually the most straightforward configuration, with one continuous cabinet run.
- L-shaped: Adds a second cabinet run and corner storage, increasing cabinetry and worktop requirements.
- U-shaped: Uses three cabinet runs and generally requires more cabinetry, worktop, and corner hardware.
- Kitchen with island: Adds a separate cabinetry zone, worktop surface, storage, and installation requirements.
Island Considerations
An island can introduce additional plumbing and electrical work if it includes a sink, dishwasher, hob, sockets, or integrated lighting. Structural requirements may apply for larger stone surfaces or specialist island features. For an accurate bespoke kitchen budget, the layout should be assessed alongside the room dimensions, cabinet specification, appliance plan, worktop selection, and site requirements.
Cabinetry: The Biggest Cost Driver
Cabinetry is usually the largest single component of a bespoke kitchen budget. The final figure depends on cabinet construction, linear metres, door finish, internal storage, hardware, and the amount of custom fabrication required.
Cabinetry Cost per Linear Metre
| Cabinet type | Indicative cost per lm | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Stock / modular | AED 600-1,800/lm | Standard sizes and configurations, limited customization |
| Semi-custom | AED 1,500-3,000/lm | Standard cabinet system with selected modifications |
| Bespoke in-house | AED 2,200-6,500/lm | Fully custom design, materials, and fabrication |
These figures apply to cabinetry only; worktops, appliances, installation, lighting, plumbing, electrical works, MEP requirements, and other site works require separate allowances.
The carcass and door materials have a direct effect on cost and long-term performance. MDF can be a practical choice for painted and lacquered finishes, plywood may be specified for demanding cabinetry, and solid timber can be used for doors, trims, or selected components where the design calls for a natural wood finish. For Dubai kitchens, material selection should also account for moisture exposure, cleaning requirements, and ventilation.
For more on planning cabinetry and layout, explore our bespoke kitchen design in Dubai page.
Hardware as a Quality Signal
Hardware deserves close attention during quotation reviews. Brands such as Blum, Hettich, and Hafele offer established systems for hinges, drawer runners, lift mechanisms, and storage accessories. Soft-close drawers and doors, push-to-open mechanisms, handleless doors, internal drawers, pantry systems, and specialist corner mechanisms can increase the cabinetry specification. A quotation should identify the hardware brand and system wherever possible, alongside the carcass construction, joinery details, installation standards, and warranty terms.
For projects with irregular walls or unusual proportions, see our bespoke joinery services.
Worktops and Appliances
Worktops form a significant part of a bespoke kitchen budget and have a major impact on the finished specification. Material, thickness, edge detailing, cut-outs, splashbacks, upstands, and installation all affect the final cost.
Worktop Material Cost per Linear Metre
| Worktop material | Indicative cost per lm | Key consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate | AED 300-800/lm | Practical and economical |
| Solid surface | AED 700-1,500/lm | Repairable surface with versatile fabrication |
| Engineered quartz | AED 1,000-2,500/lm | Strong resistance to stains and daily wear |
| Granite | AED 1,200-3,000/lm | Natural stone with strong durability |
| Marble | AED 1,500-4,000+/lm | Premium natural stone requiring considered care |
Final pricing depends on slab selection, thickness, fabrication, edge profiles, sink and appliance cut-outs, installation, and wastage.
Standard Appliance Packages
Appliance pricing should be separated clearly within the kitchen quotation. A full package using Bosch or Siemens-tier appliances typically falls around AED 8,000-20,000, and may include an oven, hob, extractor, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. The final figure depends on appliance size, model, finish, energy rating, and built-in specification. Integrated appliances may require additional cabinetry detailing and installation work.
Premium and Integrated Appliance Packages
Premium appliance packages using brands such as Miele, Gaggenau, Sub-Zero, or Wolf can reach AED 40,000-80,000+. Larger refrigeration systems, specialist cooking equipment, wine storage, steam ovens, and multiple ovens can increase the budget further. Bespoke cabinetry needs to be designed around the selected appliances, so panel-ready refrigerators, integrated dishwashers, concealed extractors, and built-in ovens require accurate cabinet dimensions, ventilation provisions, and door clearances.
For this reason, appliance selections should be confirmed early in the design process. The cabinetmaker can then allocate the correct housing, service access, ventilation, and electrical requirements before fabrication begins.
European Luxury Brands vs Bespoke In-House Joinery
What European Luxury Kitchen Systems Cost in Dubai
| European brand | Indicative complete project range | Positioning |
|---|---|---|
| Boffi | AED 250,000-700,000+ | Italian design-led luxury |
| Poliform | AED 220,000-600,000+ | Contemporary luxury systems |
| SieMatic | AED 190,000-500,000+ | German precision cabinetry |
| Bulthaup | AED 250,000-700,000+ | Minimalist premium systems |
European kitchen systems from brands such as Boffi, Poliform, SieMatic, and Bulthaup can place a project into a substantially higher budget category. These figures should be treated as indicative project-budget ranges rather than published brand prices, since individual specifications can produce substantially different quotations. Imported kitchen systems can also involve extended lead times due to manufacturing, shipping, customs, and installation scheduling.
Bespoke In-House Joinery Advantage
Rayfitout’s in-house joinery gives homeowners greater control over cabinet dimensions, materials, finishes, storage, and appliance integration. This can be particularly useful for Dubai villas with irregular walls, structural columns, high ceilings, or unusual room proportions. Explore our bespoke joinery services for more on project-specific cabinetry and furniture crafted for individual spaces.
Why Two Similar Kitchen Quotes Can Differ by AED 40,000
Two villa kitchens can have a similar footprint and layout yet require very different budgets. One quotation may specify standard premium appliances, conventional internal storage, a practical worktop, and limited site alterations. Another may include premium integrated appliances, thicker stone, branded hardware, additional drawer systems, bespoke tall units, upgraded lighting, and MEP alterations. The cabinet footprint may look similar on a floor plan, yet the specification can add tens of thousands of dirhams to the final figure. This is why the headline total should never be the sole basis for reviewing kitchen quotations — the more useful question is what exactly is included in the quoted scope.
What Pushes Bespoke Kitchen Prices Higher
The total kitchen budget can be viewed as six main components: cabinetry, worktops, appliances, installation, site works, and project management. Premium hardware, specialist storage, imported materials, complex layouts, MEP alterations, structural works, and approval requirements can increase individual components of the project.
Structural and Layout Changes
Moving sinks, dishwashers, hobs, or refrigerators may require new plumbing and electrical points, while wall removal, opening enlargement, floor works, and MEP rerouting can add further labour and materials. Retaining current service positions can simplify the installation programme.
Approvals and Compliance
Layout-altering renovation work in Dubai may require approvals or a developer NOC, depending on the property and scope of work. Structural changes, significant MEP alterations, and works within managed communities can carry specific requirements.
Add-Ons That Move the Number
- Kitchen islands: Additional cabinetry, stone, electrical points, plumbing, and installation.
- Integrated lighting: Task lighting, ambient illumination, under-cabinet lighting, and cove lighting.
- Smart storage: Pull-out systems, internal drawers, corner mechanisms, pantry systems, and specialist organisers.
- Imported stone: Premium slabs, special finishes, thicker profiles, and complex fabrication.
- Premium appliances: Large refrigeration, multiple ovens, wine storage, steam ovens, and other specialist equipment.
A detailed quotation should identify these items individually so the homeowner can see exactly what is driving the final investment.
How to Get an Accurate Bespoke Kitchen Quote
An accurate bespoke kitchen quotation should give you a clear view of the specification, costs, and work included. A single lump-sum figure makes it difficult to understand the investment — a detailed quotation sets out the cabinetry, surfaces, appliances, installation, site works, and project management required for the kitchen.
What a Proper Quote Should Include
- Cabinetry — construction, finishes, dimensions, internal storage, hardware, and custom joinery.
- Worktops — material, thickness, fabrication, cut-outs, edge details, splashbacks, and installation.
- Appliances — brand, model, quantity, and integration requirements.
- Hardware — hinges, drawer systems, handles, push-to-open mechanisms, and storage accessories.
- Installation — delivery, fitting, adjustments, finishing, protection, and site labour.
- Project Management — design coordination, site supervision, scheduling, and administration.
- Site Works — plumbing, electrical, MEP, structural works, and applicable approvals.
Allowing 10-15% as a contingency can be sensible for projects involving layout changes or significant site works.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
- What is included in the quoted price?
- What is excluded?
- Are the appliances included, with specific models listed?
- Is the quoted figure fixed, or are variations permitted?
- Are plumbing, electrical, MEP, and approval costs included?
- What warranty applies to the cabinetry, hardware, appliances, and installation?
- What is the fabrication and installation schedule?
- Is the payment schedule linked to defined project stages?
Planning a bespoke kitchen in Dubai? Rayfitout can develop the design, cabinetry specification, material selection, appliance integration, and installation scope before fabrication begins. Explore bespoke kitchen design in Dubai and arrange a consultation with the Rayfitout team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a bespoke kitchen cost in Dubai?↗
Most bespoke kitchens in Dubai fall within the AED 45,000-250,000+ range. High-specification European kitchen systems, premium appliances, imported stone, and extensive customization can push the investment beyond AED 700,000. Rayfitout develops kitchen specifications around the property, selected materials, appliance requirements, and installation scope, giving homeowners a clearer basis for establishing the project budget.
Is a bespoke kitchen more expensive than a modular kitchen?↗
Usually, yes. Bespoke cabinetry is designed and manufactured for the specific room, requiring project-specific design, fabrication, materials, and installation. Modular kitchens rely on standardized cabinet sizes and configurations, giving them a lower manufacturing and installation cost in many cases. Rayfitout’s bespoke approach allows cabinet dimensions, storage, finishes, and appliance housing to be developed around the individual kitchen.
How much should I budget for a luxury kitchen in Dubai?↗
A high-specification villa kitchen may require AED 150,000-300,000+, depending on the cabinetry, worktops, appliances, storage, island, and site works. European kitchen systems and premium appliance packages can push the project significantly higher. Rayfitout can establish the kitchen specification around the available budget, with cabinetry, surfaces, appliances, hardware, and site requirements defined before fabrication.
Does the kitchen price include appliances?↗
Not necessarily. Appliances may be priced separately from cabinetry and installation. A quotation should list the appliance brand and model so the homeowner can see exactly what has been allowed for. Rayfitout incorporates appliance selections into the kitchen design so cabinet dimensions, ventilation, clearances, electrical requirements, and installation provisions can be established before fabrication.
How much contingency should I allow for a bespoke kitchen?↗
A 10-15% contingency can provide a sensible allowance for unforeseen site requirements, particularly on projects involving layout changes, plumbing alterations, electrical works, or structural modifications. Rayfitout can assess the existing kitchen layout and services during the planning stage, helping identify potential site requirements before the final specification is approved.
