The single question worth asking: do you make it, or do you buy it from someone who does?
Updated 2026-07-20. Shown in veneer because it is the most common specification. Melamine is lower, PU lacquer higher.
| Item | AED veneer finish, indicative |
|---|---|
| Wardrobes, per linear foot | 680 |
| Kitchens, per linear foot | 1,150 |
| Veneer doors, each | 1,400 |
Joinery is the built-in woodwork: wardrobes, kitchens, wall panelling, doors, reception counters, vanities. It is distinct from furniture, which is bought, and from carpentry, which is usually structural. A joinery contractor takes drawings, produces shop drawings, manufactures the pieces, and installs them.
Ask to see the factory. Ask who produces the shop drawings. Ask what happens if a unit is 4mm out on site. A company that manufactures will answer all three immediately and will usually invite you to visit. A company that subcontracts will talk about partners and quality standards instead. Neither is dishonest, but the second adds a margin and a delay to every variation.
A written scope with finishes named by product, not adjective. A drawing you have approved. A payment schedule tied to milestones, not dates. And confirmation of who is liable for the snag list, because that is where subcontracted work usually falls down.
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