Interior Design Downtown Dubai for Apartments, Branded Residences & Penthouses

Scope varies by appointment. Bella can cover measured planning, concept design, 3D visualisation, technical drawings, materials, lighting, bespoke joinery, FF&E, renovation, fit-out coordination and turnkey delivery. We define exactly which services are included before quoting so design-only and construction responsibilities are not mixed.

Dubai design-fee references place concept/layout design around AED 15–35 per sq ft, a full technical package around AED 35–80 per sq ft and broader design with FF&E/procurement/site involvement around AED 80–150+ per sq ft. Renovation references range from about AED 80–150 per sq ft cosmetic, AED 150–300 mid-range and AED 300–500+ high-end. Ultra-prime penthouses can move materially higher depending on specification.

For Emaar-managed properties, ECM states that alterations require a Home Modifications NOC application. Your exact tower or branded residence may also have separate management requirements. Furniture and simple maintenance are different from works that alter partitions, MEP, ceilings, kitchens or bathrooms, so the scope should be checked before demolition.

Emaar's published property FAQ currently refers to a non-refundable service charge of AED 1,000 or AED 2,000 depending on scope plus a refundable AED 5,000 security deposit after consent. These are general published figures; confirm the current amount and whether they apply to your specific Downtown tower before budgeting.

Yes. If the flooring, kitchen or bathrooms are still good, we can concentrate on layout, furniture, lighting, curtains, wardrobes, TV/storage joinery, art and selected finishes. Selective upgrading often gives a more coherent result than replacing good developer material purely for the sake of renovation.

Keep the primary window line open, avoid tall furniture across the view, control curtain stacks and place the main seating so the outlook is visible from where you actually sit. The TV and display joinery should support the room without becoming a second competing focal point.

Yes. Large Opera District properties typically need a different furniture scale, stronger art/joinery planning, premium material coordination and more detailed procurement/logistics than a standard apartment. We would begin with the exact floor plan, site survey, building rules and the way you intend to entertain and live in the property.

A serviced/branded residence already has a hospitality-led base specification. The design decision is whether to preserve and complement that language or make the home more personal through custom furniture, lighting, art, storage and selected fixed upgrades. We avoid stripping good material without a clear functional or aesthetic reason.

Often yes, but the extent depends on the unit and approvals. New cabinetry, worktops, appliances and lighting are more straightforward than relocating sinks, drainage, extraction or major services. We confirm technical feasibility and building requirements before finalising a new kitchen layout.

Yes. Full-height wardrobes, entry storage, TV/storage walls, beds with integrated storage and compact study joinery can materially improve a one- or two-bedroom apartment. The key is to use vertical volume without narrowing circulation or blocking the window.

A furniture/styling project can move relatively quickly; a full renovation can take several months when design, NOC review, procurement, custom joinery, site works and delivery restrictions are included. The programme should be built after the scope and building approval route are known rather than promised from room count alone.

Yes. Large sofas, dining tables, stone panels, mirrors and assembled joinery may not fit the service lift or corridor turns. We check access dimensions before releasing oversized pieces and can specify modular or site-assembled alternatives when required.

Yes. For investment use we normally prioritise durable FF&E, guest storage, blackout, easy-to-maintain finishes, reliable lighting, replacement strategy and a distinctive visual identity that photographs well without becoming difficult to operate.

There is no single required style. Modern, contemporary, luxury, classic, Italian, urban and biophilic directions can all work. The stronger approach is to respond to the tower, view, apartment size and your taste rather than apply a generic 'Downtown luxury' package.

Yes. Bella also covers Business Bay, Dubai Design District, Dubai Hills, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah, JBR and other Dubai locations. The location pages on the site explain how property type, logistics and design priorities change between those areas.

Send the tower/building name, apartment number if appropriate, floor plan or approximate internal area, current photos, rooms involved, whether the unit is occupied or vacant, what you want to keep, preferred design direction, approximate budget, target date and whether you need design only, fit-out, FF&E or turnkey delivery. If you already have Emaar/building modification guidelines, send those too.