Most Dubai homeowners budget for the fabric and forget the fitting — then get surprised at the quote.
| Curtains installation Dubai costs roughly AED 50–150 per standard window for labour only, rising to AED 200–600 for motorised tracks. Supply-and-fit — fabric, stitching and installation together — typically runs AED 200–1,800 per window depending on pleat style and lining. At HomeGeek, curtains are measured, stitched and hung in 1–2 days, and around 70% of jobs finish in a single visit. |
This guide breaks down what you actually pay, what pushes the number up, and how long the job really takes from the day someone measures your windows.
Key Takeaways
- Labour only: AED 50–150 per standard window; AED 100–250 for heavy or blackout drapes; AED 200–600 motorised.
- Supply and fit: AED 200–600 for a sheer setup, AED 750–1,600 for custom pinch pleat, AED 800–1,500 for entry motorised.
- Ceiling track fitting costs more than a wall rod — expect AED 100–300 per window, or AED 180–350 per metre on long runs.
- Turnaround: the Dubai market average is 3–7 working days. HomeGeek measures, stitches and fits in 1–2 days.
How Much Does Curtain Installation Cost in Dubai?
Curtain installation in Dubai is priced two ways: labour only, where you already own the curtains, and supply-and-fit, where fabric, stitching, track and installation come as one number. Labour-only is the cheaper line but almost never the cheaper job, because a track that doesn’t suit your ceiling gets paid for twice.
The ranges below are compiled from live 2026 pricing published by Dubai curtain and handyman firms. They are market ranges, not a HomeGeek quote — your figure depends on your windows.
Labour only — fitting curtains you already have
| Curtain type | Typical AED per window |
|---|---|
| Sheer / voile | 80 – 150 |
| Standard readymade | 50 – 150 |
| Blackout / heavy drape | 100 – 250 |
| Pinch pleat | 120 – 250 |
| Wave / S-fold | 150 – 300 |
| Double layer (sheer + blackout) | 150 – 300 |
| Motorised | 200 – 600 |
| Villa / floor-to-ceiling drop | 300 – 700 |
Hardware, fitted
| Item | Typical AED |
|---|---|
| Wall rod + brackets | 50 – 150 per window |
| Ceiling track | 100 – 300 per window |
| Ceiling track, long runs | 180 – 350 per metre |
| Motorised track + motor | 300 – 800 per window |
Supply and fit — fabric, stitching and installation together
| Setup | Typical AED per window |
|---|---|
| Readymade, hung | 80 – 550 |
| Sheer setup | 200 – 600 |
| Blackout, basic | 120 – 400 |
| Thermal blackout | 500 – 1,200 |
| Custom eyelet | 450 – 900 |
| Custom pencil pleat | 600 – 1,200 |
| Custom pinch pleat | 750 – 1,600 |
| Custom wave / S-fold | 900 – 1,800 |
| Motorised, entry | 800 – 1,500 |
| Motorised, premium | 3,000 – 6,000+ |
Ranges compiled September 2026 from published Dubai supplier rates. Prices vary by window size, fabric, lining and site conditions — get a measured quote before you budget.
What Changes Your Price: Track Length, Ceiling Type and Drop
Three site conditions move a curtain quote more than the fabric does, and none of them are visible in a photo of your living room.
Ceiling type. A concrete soffit takes a direct anchor. A gypsum false ceiling — standard in most Dubai apartments and newer villas — does not. It needs timber or steel backing behind the board before a track can carry weight. If that backing isn’t there, it has to be added, and that is a separate trade.
Track length, not window count. Ceiling tracks are priced by the metre on long runs, because a 6-metre living room run needs more brackets, more anchors and a second pair of hands. Two small bedroom windows can cost less than one villa opening.
Drop and weight. Blackout lining adds significant weight to the same track. A 3-metre floor-to-ceiling villa drop in lined blackout is a different bracket spec from a 1.4-metre kitchen sheer, even at the same width.
Two other things add cost quietly: motorised tracks and motors need a nearby power point or a battery unit and a remote pairing visit, and fire-rated fabric for offices and hotels carries a certification premium that readymade fabric does not.
| Send a photo of your window on WhatsApp — +971 54 228 7784. We’ll tell you what your ceiling needs before anyone comes out, and the on-site measurement is free. |
Measure to Hang: The Real Timeline in Days
From the day we measure, HomeGeek curtains are stitched and ready in 1–2 days, and around 70% of installations are completed in a single visit. For comparison, published Dubai lead times run 3–5 working days at the faster end of the market and 7 days as a common standard, with “rush” services quoted at 72 hours.
Here’s the honest version of what that 1–2 days looks like.
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| WhatsApp photo → measurement slot | Same or next day |
| On-site measure (free) | 30–45 min |
| Cutting and stitching | 1–2 days |
| Track fitting + hanging | 2–4 hours, same visit |
Why 70% and not 100%
Any company claiming every job finishes first time is describing a showroom, not a building site. The jobs that need a second visit usually hit one of these:
- Gypsum false ceiling with no backing behind the board — backing has to be added before the track can be loaded.
- Drops above roughly 3 metres, where the run needs scaffold or a second fitter rather than a step ladder.
- Existing brackets or rails in the wrong position, where old fixings have to come out and the wall made good first.
When one of those shows up, we say so at the measurement stage rather than at the door — which is the whole point of measuring before quoting.
Labour-Only vs Supply-and-Fit: Which Is Cheaper in Dubai?
Labour-only looks cheaper and often isn’t. Buying curtains separately and hiring a fitter saves money only when your curtains already match your track type, your drop and your ceiling. When they don’t, you pay for hemming, a replacement track, or a second call-out.
| Labour only | Supply and fit | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront number | Lower | Higher |
| Fabric choice | Whatever you bought | Measured to your window |
| Track suitability | Your risk | Specified to your ceiling |
| Hem and drop | Fixed size | Stitched to your exact drop |
| If something’s wrong | Two suppliers, no owner | One accountable party |
| Warranty | Labour only | Fabric, track and fitting |
The practical rule: labour-only makes sense for readymade curtains on an existing rod. For anything ceiling-mounted, lined, oversized or motorised, supply and installation as one service is usually cheaper by the time the job is finished.
What a Fair Curtain Fitting Quote Should Include
A quote you can compare has five things on it. If any are missing, you are not comparing like with like.
- Track or rod specified by type and length in metres — not “curtain rail, 1 no.”
- Fitting method stated — ceiling or wall, and what the fixing goes into.
- Labour separated from materials, so you can see what the fitting itself costs.
- Number of visits, and what happens if a second one is needed.
- Warranty on the fitting, not only on the fabric.
Be careful with “from AED 99” headlines. That figure is almost always labour for one standard window on an existing rod — it rarely covers a ceiling track, a lined drape or a motorised run. Ask what it excludes before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does curtain installation cost in Dubai?
Fitting labour for a standard window runs about AED 50–150 in Dubai, AED 100–250 for heavy or blackout drapes, and AED 200–600 for motorised tracks. Supply-and-fit — fabric, stitching and installation together — typically lands between AED 200 and AED 1,800 per window. Your exact figure depends on window size, ceiling type and drop, so get a measured quote.
How long does curtain installation take?
The fitting itself takes about 2–4 hours for a typical apartment. The longer part is stitching: HomeGeek turns curtains around in 1–2 days from measurement, against a Dubai market norm of roughly 3–7 working days. Around 70% of our installations are completed in one visit, with the rest needing a short return for ceiling backing or oversized drops.
Do you charge for the measurement visit?
No. The on-site measurement is free, and we bring fabric samples so you can see and feel the material against your own light before deciding. Send a photo of the window on WhatsApp first and we can usually tell you what your ceiling will need before the visit is even booked.
Can curtains be fitted to a gypsum false ceiling?
Yes, but not directly into the board. A gypsum ceiling needs timber or steel backing behind it to carry the track and the curtain weight. If the backing isn’t already there it has to be added, which is why we check ceiling type at the measurement stage rather than on installation day.
Is it cheaper to buy curtains and hire a fitter separately?
Only if your curtains already suit your track, drop and ceiling. When they don’t, you pay twice — for hemming, a replacement track or a second call-out. For ceiling-mounted, lined, oversized or motorised curtains, supply and installation from one company is usually cheaper by completion and leaves one party accountable if anything needs adjusting.
Which areas do you cover?
HomeGeek supplies and fits curtains across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi, working out of our counter at Dragon Mart 01, International City. You are welcome to visit the counter and see fabrics in person before booking a measurement, or send a photo on WhatsApp and we will come to you.
What warranty do you give on the fitting?
Every installation is covered by a workmanship warranty on the track, brackets and hanging — confirmed in writing on your quote. Fabric and motors carry their own manufacturer cover, which we state separately so you know exactly what is covered by whom. Ask us to put both in writing before you accept a quote.
Ready to Get a Real Number?
Curtains installation in Dubai costs AED 50–150 per window in labour for a standard job, more for ceiling tracks, blackout lining and motorised runs. The only figure that matters is the one taken off your actual windows — and with a 1–2 day stitching turnaround, waiting for a proper measurement costs you almost nothing in time.
| Send a photo of your windows on WhatsApp to +971 54 228 7784 and we’ll come and measure for free, with fabric samples in hand.
HomeGeek · Dragon Mart 01, International City, Dubai · +971 54 228 7784 · info@homegeek.ae · Daily 10am–10pm |
