Dubai, UAE With its gleaming skyscrapers, palatial villas, and design-forward clientele, Dubai has firmly positioned itself as one of the world’s most dynamic hubs for luxury living and the city’s appetite for premium furniture is reaching unprecedented heights.
From European heritage brands setting up flagship stores in Al Quoz and Jumeirah to bespoke ateliers emerging in the backstreets of Alserkal Avenue, Dubai’s luxury furniture market is evolving fast. The sector, valued at over AED 5.2 billion in 2024, is projected to grow steadily over the next five years, driven by the city’s affluent demographics, a steady influx of international property buyers, and a renewed focus on design as status.
“Dubai clients are no longer just buying furniture they’re curating lifestyles,” says Karim El-Sayegh, founder of Maison Arcadia, a high-end interior design firm that sources globally and custom-builds locally. “There’s a huge shift toward pieces that tell a story, that combine craftsmanship with exclusivity.”
From Milan to Meydan: Global Brands Target Dubai
Some of the world’s most prestigious furniture brands including Minotti, Poliform, Roche Bobois, and Fendi Casa have launched or expanded showrooms in Dubai over the past three years. The opening of the Design Quarter at d3 and mega retail destinations like Mall of the Emirates’ Level Furniture zone have made the city a destination for global connoisseurs.
Dubai’s multicultural, high-net-worth residents are also blending global influences — Arabesque carvings meet Scandinavian minimalism, or Italian marble dining tables stand beneath Moroccan-inspired chandeliers. “The Dubai style is borderless,” says D’Angelo. “It’s Dubai itself international, opulent, ambitious.”
The Rise of Local Design Identity
While imported luxury dominates the market, there’s a growing spotlight on homegrown design talent. Emirati and regional designers are gaining visibility with a modern take on heritage aesthetics think handwoven Majlis sofas in contemporary palettes, or traditional mashrabiya patterns reinterpreted in laser-cut steel.
“There’s an emotional value in owning something that’s made in the region,” says Amna Al Qubaisi, an Emirati interior stylist. “We’re seeing pride in local craftsmanship meet the global luxury standards it’s a new chapter for the market.”
