Al Katheeb Interiors designs and fits out restaurants and cafes in Dubai — covering front-of-house ambiance, back-of-house kitchen layout, and approval-ready documentation for Dubai Municipality, civil defense, and mall/landlord NOC requirements.
A restaurant's interior has one job most other spaces don't: it has to convert atmosphere into repeat visits, on top of surviving a health-inspection and food-safety review. We design the dining experience and the kitchen workflow together, so the two aren't fighting each other by the time you open.
What's Included
- Concept design tailored to your brand and cuisine positioning
- Front-of-house layout (seating capacity, flow, ambiance, lighting)
- Back-of-house kitchen and BOH planning (workflow, ventilation, storage)
- Custom joinery — bar counters, banquettes, feature millwork
- Approval documentation support: Dubai Municipality Food Control, Civil Defense, mall/landlord NOC
- Full fit-out execution and equipment coordination
What Approvals Does a Restaurant Fit-Out Need in Dubai?
Most Dubai restaurant fit-outs require Dubai Municipality Food Control approval, Dubai Civil Defense NOC for fire and life-safety systems, and a landlord or mall management NOC before construction begins — in addition to your DED trade license. (General guidance — confirm exact requirements with the relevant authority for your specific unit and location.)
How Much Does a Restaurant Fit-Out Cost in Dubai?
Restaurant fit-outs in Dubai typically cost AED 400–900+ per square foot depending on kitchen equipment scope, seating finish level, and brand-specific joinery — a 2,000 sq ft cafe/restaurant commonly ranges from AED 800,000–1,800,000 all-in. (Directional estimate.)
FAQs
Do you help with mall landlord approvals, or only Dubai Municipality?
We support documentation for both — mall/landlord design guideline compliance and the government approval chain (Food Control, Civil Defense) — since restaurant fit-outs typically need to clear both before opening.
Can you coordinate kitchen equipment suppliers, or just the interior build?
We coordinate the interior build around your kitchen equipment plan and can work alongside your chosen equipment supplier to sequence installation correctly.