Curtain prices in Dubai are hard to compare because every shop uses a different unit. One quotes per metre, another per panel, another per window.
Curtain fabric in Dubai costs about AED 25 to AED 500 per metre, from basic polyester to velvet. A finished custom curtain also includes stitching, lining, a track or rod and fitting, so one standard window typically costs AED 450 to AED 1,800 supplied and installed. The biggest cost driver is how many metres of fabric your window needs.
This guide explains what “per metre” really means, lists current market prices for each part of a curtain, and shows three worked examples so you can check any quote line by line. All figures are Dubai market ranges from published supplier prices, checked in September 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Fabric runs about AED 25–60 per metre for basic polyester, AED 90–220 for linen and AED 150–500 for velvet.
- A window usually needs 2 to 2.5 times its track width in fabric, so a 2.4 m track can use 6 m of fabric.
- Stitching adds about AED 30–110 per metre depending on the heading; lining adds AED 20–80 per metre.
- Fitting labour is typically AED 80–300 per window; tracks and rods are often priced separately.
- UAE law requires prices shown to consumers to include 5% VAT.
What Does “Per Metre” Mean in a Curtain Quote?
“Per metre” can mean a metre of fabric, a metre of track, or a metre of window width, and the difference can double the price. Always ask which one a quote uses before comparing it with another.
This guide prices per metre of fabric, the most common unit for made-to-measure curtains. The key number to understand is fullness: the fabric has to be wider than the window so it can fold. Most headings need 2 to 2.5 times the track width.
| Unit used in a quote | What it measures | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Per metre of fabric | Fabric width used, after fullness | Low per-metre price, but the metre count is 2–2.5× your window |
| Per metre of track or window | Width of the track or opening | Looks higher per metre; fullness is already built in |
| Per square metre | Window width × drop | Common for blinds; hard to compare with curtain quotes |
| Per panel or per window | One finished curtain or one opening | Check the window size and whether lining, track and fitting are included |
Most curtain fabric for Dubai homes comes on extra-wide rolls, about 2.8 to 3 m tall, so it can run sideways and you buy only the width you need. For drops taller than the roll, fabric has to be joined, which adds metres.
Curtain Fabric Prices per Metre in Dubai
Fabric is the largest part of most curtain quotes. Prices below are for the fabric alone, before stitching, lining or fitting.
| Fabric | Price per metre (AED) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Basic polyester | 25–60 | Rental apartments, budget rooms |
| Sheer / plain voile | 30–150 | Living rooms; layering behind heavier curtains |
| Cotton blend | 55–130 | Bedrooms and everyday rooms |
| Blackout fabric | 70–250 | Bedrooms, nurseries, media rooms |
| Linen / linen-look | 90–220 | Villas, living and dining rooms |
| Velvet | 150–500 | Majlis, formal rooms, master bedrooms |
| Silk / faux silk | 180–600 | Formal and premium interiors |
| Embroidered voile / jacquard | 150–900 | Feature windows, formal rooms |
Some suppliers quote a stitched curtain from about AED 80 per metre, and wave curtains from about AED 120–350 per metre including track and fitting. Those prices already combine several lines, so compare them with the total of your own quote, not with fabric alone.
Stitching, Lining and Heading Costs
Stitching (often called “making charges”) adds about AED 30 to AED 110 per metre of fabric, and lining adds about AED 20 to AED 80 per metre. The heading style changes both the stitching rate and how much fabric you need.
| Heading | Stitching per metre (AED) | Typical fullness | Cost impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eyelet | 30–60 | 1.5–2× | Lowest: least fabric, simple heading |
| Pencil pleat | 40–80 | 2–2.5× | Low to mid |
| Pinch pleat | 50–100 | 2–2.5× | Mid to high: tailored hand-set pleats |
| Wave / S-fold | 60–110 | 2–2.5× | Highest, and needs a dedicated wave track |
Lining protects the fabric from sun and changes how the curtain hangs. Standard and dimout linings sit at the lower end of the AED 20–80 range; thermal blackout lining typically adds AED 30–80 per metre. For bedrooms, see our blackout curtains in Dubai.
Curtain Track, Rod and Fitting Costs
Hardware and fitting are often quoted separately from the curtain. A basic rod costs about AED 50–120 per window, a wall track about AED 80–180 per metre, and fitting labour about AED 80–300 per window.
| Item | Typical price (AED) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rod + brackets | 50–120 per window | Eyelet and simple curtains |
| Single wall-mounted track | 80–180 per metre | Most pleated curtains |
| Double track (sheer + blackout) | 150–300 per metre | Layered bedroom and living-room setups |
| Ceiling-mounted track | 180–350 per metre | Floor-to-ceiling glass, wave curtains |
| Fitting labour only | 80–300 per window | Higher for concrete walls, ceilings and tall windows |
| Motorized curtain (motor + track + fitting) | 700–2,000 per window | Before fabric |
| Alteration (hem or resize) | 20–40 simple; from 150 complex | Per panel or job |
For a full track guide, see our curtain tracks installation service. Motorized systems vary widely by motor type; our motorized curtains in Dubai page covers the options.
Worked Example: What One Window Really Costs
A curtain quote is fabric, stitching, lining, hardware and fitting added together. The three examples below use the middle of each market range above, so you can see how the total builds up.
| Line item | Budget: eyelet | Mid-range: pinch pleat | Premium: wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window | Bedroom, 1.8 m wide | Bedroom, 2.2 m wide | Living room, 3.6 m wide |
| Track or rod length | 2.0 m rod | 2.4 m wall track | 3.8 m ceiling track |
| Fabric needed (fullness) | 4.0 m (2×) | 6.0 m (2.5×) | 9.5 m (2.5×) |
| Fabric | Polyester, AED 40/m = 160 | Cotton blend, AED 90/m = 540 | Velvet, AED 300/m = 2,850 |
| Stitching | AED 45/m = 180 | AED 75/m = 450 | AED 85/m = 810 |
| Lining | None = 0 | Blackout, AED 50/m = 300 | Lined, AED 60/m = 570 |
| Rod or track | Rod = 85 | AED 100/m = 240 | AED 250/m = 950 |
| Fitting | 100 | 150 | 250 |
| Total | AED 525 | AED 1,680 | AED 5,430 |
These are illustrations, not quotes. The same window can cost more or less depending on fabric grade, wall type and access. What the table shows is that the premium window costs about ten times the budget one, mainly because it needs more than twice the fabric at seven times the price per metre.
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Typical Curtain Budgets by Room and Home in Dubai
Most Dubai households spend about AED 600–2,000 on curtains for one bedroom and AED 1,500–6,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. Villas with large windows and layered or motorized curtains often go above AED 15,000.
| Space | Typical budget (AED) | What drives it |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen window | 150–500 | Small window, simple fabric |
| Apartment bedroom | 600–2,000 | Blackout lining, sheer layer |
| Living room | 1,200–4,500 | Wide glass, more fabric |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 1,500–6,000 | Number of windows, fabric choice |
| Villa, full home | 5,000–15,000+ | Tall glass, layering, motorization |
How to Check a Curtain Quote and Lower the Price
A fair curtain quote lists fabric, stitching, lining, hardware and fitting as separate lines and shows a VAT-inclusive total. If a quote gives one number with no breakdown, you cannot tell where the money goes.
- Ask for the fabric metres. Check the metre count against your track width × fullness.
- Confirm the unit. Per metre of fabric, per metre of track, or per window.
- Check what is included. Lining, track, fitting and removal of old curtains are often extra.
- Check VAT. UAE law requires prices displayed to consumers to include 5% VAT.
- Save on the right lines. Eyelet or pencil pleat headings and a sheer-plus-lined layer cost less than wave or pinch pleat on every window.
- Order rooms together. Many suppliers price a full home lower per window than a single room.
At HomeGeek, the home measure visit is free, you get an itemised quote before anything is cut, and the price we quote is the price you pay. See our made-to-measure curtains in Dubai, or read what happens at a free curtain measure visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do curtains cost per metre in Dubai?
Curtain fabric in Dubai costs about AED 25–60 per metre for basic polyester, AED 55–130 for cotton blends, AED 90–220 for linen and AED 150–500 for velvet. Stitching adds about AED 30–110 per metre and lining about AED 20–80 per metre, so a finished, lined curtain often works out at roughly AED 75–700 per metre of fabric before the track and fitting.
How much fabric do I need for one window?
Multiply the track width by the fullness your heading needs. Eyelet curtains use about 1.5 to 2 times the track width, while pencil pleat, pinch pleat and wave curtains use about 2 to 2.5 times. A 2.4 m track with pinch pleats therefore needs about 6 m of fabric. Very tall windows may need extra fabric if the drop is taller than the roll.
Does a per-metre curtain price include stitching and fitting?
Not always. A fabric price per metre usually covers the fabric only. Some suppliers quote a combined price per metre that includes stitching, and sometimes the track and fitting as well. Ask whether the quote is per metre of fabric, per metre of track or per window, and which of stitching, lining, hardware and fitting are included.
How much does curtain installation cost in Dubai?
Fitting labour in Dubai typically costs AED 80–300 per window. A rod with brackets adds about AED 50–120 per window, and tracks cost about AED 80–350 per metre depending on whether they are wall-mounted, double or ceiling-mounted. Motorized curtains cost about AED 700–2,000 per window for the motor, track and fitting, before fabric.
How much does blackout lining add to curtain prices?
Blackout or thermal lining typically adds about AED 30–80 per metre of fabric in Dubai. For a bedroom window that needs 6 m of fabric, that is roughly AED 180–480 extra. Lining also protects the decorative fabric from sun fading, which matters on south- and west-facing windows.
Do curtain prices in Dubai include VAT?
They should. Under UAE VAT law, prices displayed or advertised to consumers must include the 5% VAT. A quote should show the total you will actually pay, with the VAT amount stated on the tax invoice. If a quote adds VAT on top at the end, ask the supplier to confirm the VAT-inclusive total before you agree.
How much do curtains cost for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dubai?
Curtains for a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai typically cost about AED 1,500 to AED 6,000 supplied and fitted. The total depends on the number of windows, whether bedrooms have blackout lining and a sheer layer, and the heading style. Wave curtains and floor-to-ceiling living-room glass push the budget toward the top of the range.
Get an Itemized Curtain Quote in Dubai
Curtain prices in Dubai make sense once you know the fabric metres, the heading and what the quote includes. Use the ranges above to check any quote line by line.
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