How much does wardrobe installation cost in Dubai?

Built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes with sliding doors in Dubai typically cost AED 1,200–AED 3,500 per linear metre, depending on the material, internal fitments, and door finish. For two bedrooms with a total of say 6–8 linear metres of wardrobe, budget AED 8,000–AED 25,000 for a mid-range custom joinery job.

The main cost variables: door material (mirror doors, lacquered MDF, veneer, or fabric panels — mirror is the most popular in Dubai apartments), internal configuration (just hanging rails vs full shelving, drawers, and shoe racks), and the carcass material (moisture-resistant MDF is essential in Dubai given the humidity, particularly in bedrooms near bathrooms).

For a sliding door wardrobe, the quality of the track and roller system matters a lot — cheap systems become noisy and hard to operate within a year or two. Ask specifically about the brand of sliding system used; Hettich and Grass are reliable European hardware brands used by better joiners in Dubai.

Timeline: custom wardrobes in Dubai are typically measured, manufactured, and installed within 2–4 weeks from order. Most joinery workshops will do a site measure and provide a fixed quote at no charge. Get at least three quotes as pricing varies significantly between high-end studios and smaller independent carpenters — both can produce excellent results but the smaller operators are often significantly cheaper for the same quality of fitment.