Carpentry Services Dubai
Handyman Service AE provides professional carpentry services across Dubai for homes, apartments, villas, and commercial properties. Our team handles everything from custom wardrobes and kitchen cabinets to pergola construction, wooden flooring, door installation, and general wood repairs. Every job comes with a written quote before work begins, and all fitted carpentry carries a 12-month workmanship warranty.
- 15+ Years in Dubai
- 20,000+ Jobs Completed
- 4.9/5 Customer Rating
- 50 Skilled Technicians
- 24/7 Support & Response
What Carpentry Services Do We Offer in Dubai?
We cover the full range of woodwork that Dubai residents and businesses need on a regular basis. Whether the job takes an hour or a week, it is handled by our in-house carpentry team with the same level of care and finish.

Custom Cabinet and Wardrobe Making
Built-in wardrobes and cabinets fitted to your exact room dimensions will always make better use of space than a ready-made unit. Our carpenters measure the room, fabricate the components at our workshop, and install the finished piece on-site. Material options include MDF, plywood, solid hardwood, and laminate board. Soft-close hinges, adjustable shelving, mirror panels, and sliding track systems are all standard options available on request.

Kitchen Cabinet Installation and Repair
Kitchen cabinets take daily wear in any home. We install full new cabinet sets, replace worn or damaged doors, fix broken or sagging hinges, upgrade drawer runners, and repair moisture damage to cabinet boards. Moisture damage is a particularly common issue in Dubai kitchens. For new installations, we specify moisture-resistant board grades throughout to make sure the cabinets last.

Wall Paneling and Decorative Woodwork
Wall paneling changes how a room feels. A paneled wall in a living room, bedroom, or office reception adds depth and a sense of finish that paint alone does not achieve. We install shiplap, V-groove, and decorative panel systems on timber frameworks. We also handle the supporting detail work such as cornices, skirting boards, architraves, and feature trims.

Pergola and Gazebo Construction
A properly built pergola or gazebo adds usable outdoor space to any villa garden or rooftop terrace. We build structures using treated timber and UV-resistant composite materials selected for Dubai conditions. All steel fixings are galvanized, and every structure is properly anchored into the ground or base surface. The finished result holds up through summer heat, strong winds, and the occasional heavy rain without maintenance problems.

Wooden Flooring Installation
We install solid hardwood, engineered wood, and luxury vinyl plank flooring across Dubai homes and commercial spaces. Engineered wood is consistently the most practical choice for air-conditioned interiors here. It handles the temperature cycling from air conditioning far better than solid timber and stays flat and stable over time. We manage subfloor preparation, installation, and final finishing as a complete service.

Door Installation and Repair
We hang new interior doors, fit exterior security doors, replace damaged frames, and install all door hardware. Repair work covers doors that have dropped on their hinges, swollen due to humidity, or have cracked frames and damaged surrounds. These are extremely common issues in older Dubai apartments and villas. Sliding door and pocket door installation is also available.

Furniture Assembly
We assemble flat-pack furniture from any brand on-site. This includes IKEA, Pan Emirates, Home Centre, and all other major retailers available in Dubai. Most standard wardrobes and bed frames are done within a couple of hours, and we remove all packaging when we leave.

General Carpentry Repairs
Wobbly chairs, broken furniture joints, peeling veneer, damaged skirting boards, missing moldings, loose drawer handles. If it is made of wood and it is broken, we can repair it. Our carpenters carry the most common hardware and materials on the van, so the majority of small jobs are completed in a single visit without needing to return.
What Wood Materials Do Our Carpenters Work With?
Choosing the right material makes a real difference to how long a piece lasts and how good it looks. Below is a straightforward breakdown of how we approach material selection for the most common job types in Dubai.
Best for furniture surfaces, staircases, and flooring where both durability and appearance matter. Teak is widely used for outdoor structures in Dubai because of its natural moisture and insect resistance. Higher upfront cost, longer service life.
Used for structural framing, pergola construction, and secondary joinery. Cedar is a good outdoor choice in Dubai because it resists insect damage without chemical treatment.
The core material behind most wardrobe and cabinet joinery in Dubai. MDF accepts paint and laminate finishes exceptionally well. In kitchens and bathrooms, we always use moisture-resistant (MR-grade) MDF to prevent board swelling over time.
The most reliable flooring option in air-conditioned Dubai interiors. Stays flat and stable as room temperatures cycle, unlike solid timber which can develop gaps and warping.
Used for outdoor decking and pergola cladding. Resists UV exposure, heat, and moisture without requiring annual re-sealing or repainting.
How Does the Carpentry Process Work?
Every job follows the same straightforward steps, regardless of size. Here is what to expect from your first contact through to completed installation.
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Contact us
Call, WhatsApp, or fill out the online quote form with a description of the job.
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On-site visit
For custom builds, we visit to measure and assess the space. For repairs, photos sent via WhatsApp are often enough for an initial estimate.
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Written quote
You receive a clear breakdown of labor and material costs before anything starts. No work begins without your approval.
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Workshop fabrication
Custom pieces are built at our workshop to your confirmed measurements and agreed design specification.
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On-site installation
Our team installs the completed work, checks every fitting and fixture, and cleans up before leaving.
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Warranty period
All fitted carpentry and custom furniture is covered by a 12-month workmanship warranty from the date of installation.
How Much Do Carpentry Services Cost in Dubai?
Pricing varies depending on the type of work, the materials involved, and the overall project size. The table below covers standard market rates for the most common carpentry jobs in Dubai. All prices shown are for labor. Materials are quoted separately unless your project quote states otherwise.
| Service | Price Range | Unit |
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| Hourly carpentry labor | AED 150 to 350 | Per hour |
| Half-day visit (4 hours) | AED 600 to 700 | Per visit |
| Full-day visit (8 hours) | AED 1,000 to 1,200 | Per visit |
| Furniture assembly | AED 150 to 300 | Per item |
| Door hanging and installation | AED 150 to 350 | Per door |
| Cabinet hinge repair | AED 50 to 100 | Per hinge |
| Wooden flooring installation | AED 35 to 90 | Per sq ft |
| Custom wardrobe (built-in) | From AED 3,500 | Per unit |
| Pergola (4m x 3m) | AED 5,000 to 12,000 | Per structure |
| Wall paneling | AED 80 to 250 | Per sq meter |
Rates are based on current Dubai market pricing. Custom projects such as bespoke wardrobes, fitted kitchens, and pergolas are priced individually after the on-site measurement visit. We always provide a written quote covering both labor and materials before any work begins.
Which Areas of Dubai Do We Cover?
Our carpentry team operates across all Dubai communities. Below are the areas where we work most regularly. If your location is not listed, get in touch as we cover the full emirate.
Same-day carpentry visits are available across all areas, subject to technician availability at the time of booking.
Frequently Asked Questions About Carpentry in Dubai
Labor rates for carpenters in Dubai typically fall between AED 150 and AED 350 per hour, depending on the nature of the work and the company you hire. A four-hour half-day visit costs around AED 600 to 700, and a full eight-hour day runs AED 1,000 to 1,200. Some companies apply a two-hour minimum charge even for short jobs, so it is worth confirming before you book. At Handyman Service AE, we provide a written quote before any work starts.
From the measurement visit to final installation, most custom wardrobes take between seven and fourteen working days. The design confirmation stage takes a few days, fabrication at the workshop takes the bulk of the time, and the on-site installation itself is usually completed within a single day. Walk-in wardrobes with soft-close drawers, integrated lighting, and mirror panels sit closer to the two-week end of that range.
For Dubai specifically, moisture-resistant MDF is the more practical choice for wardrobe carcasses. Solid wood responds to the temperature and humidity changes caused by air conditioning, which leads to joint gaps and slight warping over time in heavily air-conditioned rooms. MDF holds its shape, accepts laminate and lacquer finishes cleanly, and costs considerably less than equivalent solid timber construction. Solid wood makes more sense for visible furniture surfaces and flooring, where the natural grain is part of the design.
We supply all materials by default and include them in the project quote. If you prefer to source materials independently, we are happy to quote for labor only. For custom-built pieces, we can bring free material samples to the on-site visit so you can confirm the finish, color, and texture in your own space before fabrication begins.
Repairs are a large part of our day-to-day work. Broken joints, wobbly frames, peeling veneer, water-damaged surfaces, hardware that has pulled out of the board. Most furniture repairs are sorted in a single visit and cost a fraction of replacement. If a piece genuinely cannot be saved, we will say so clearly rather than take your money for work that will not hold.
A carpenter works on-site, fitting and fixing structural and decorative woodwork in place. A joiner fabricates precise components at a workshop such as doors, window frames, and fitted furniture units, and then brings them to site for installation. In practice, most reputable carpentry companies in Dubai handle both. The more useful question when hiring is whether the person has specific experience with the type of job you need done.
Yes. All fitted carpentry and custom-built furniture from Handyman Service AE is covered by a 12-month workmanship warranty. If a joint fails, a hinge works loose, or anything does not sit correctly, we return and fix it at no charge.
We work on commercial projects across Dubai including office fit-outs, retail spaces, cafes, salons, and showrooms. Commercial jobs often come with tighter deadlines and site access restrictions, both of which we are experienced in working around. Contact us with your project brief and we will advise on timeline and cost.
Book Get a Free Carpentry Quote in Dubai
Tell us about your job and we will arrange a free on-site visit, take the measurements, and send you a written quote covering both labor and materials. No obligation, no commitment required until you approve the quote.