Custom Curtains Price Guide Dubai: What Should You Budget?

Planning custom curtains in Dubai starts with one important question: how much will the finished window treatment cost? The answer depends on more than the fabric price. Window size, fullness, lining, heading, tracks and installation all affect the final amount. This custom curtains price guide Dubai explains how quotations are built, what to compare, and how to plan a realistic budget without relying on a price that may not match your windows.

How Much Do Custom Curtains Cost in Dubai?

Published Dubai supplier guides show a wide range of prices. Recent 2026 examples include estimates from around AED 350–450 for simpler standard-window installations to AED 1,500–1,800 or more for larger or higher-specification setups. These are market examples, not Shiji Decoration prices or guaranteed quotations. Different suppliers use different measurements and inclusions, so the figures should only be used as an initial guide.

A quote may be priced per running metre of fabric, per square metre, per panel, per metre of track, or per complete window. These units are not interchangeable. Always ask what the quoted unit covers before comparing totals.

What Affects the Final Price?

Window Width and Curtain Drop

Larger windows need more fabric and often longer tracks. Floor-to-ceiling windows also use a greater fabric drop than small bedroom windows. Measure the proposed track width and finished drop rather than relying only on the visible glass size. Extra width may be needed so curtains cover the edges and gather neatly when open.

Fabric Type and Quality

Basic polyester blends, linen-look fabrics, velvet and designer textiles can have very different prices. Texture, weave, width, colour and supplier availability also matter. A more expensive fabric is not automatically the best choice for every room. Consider how it will hang, how often it will be handled, and how it should be cleaned.

Fullness and Heading Style

Fullness is the extra fabric used to create folds. A heading with deeper or more generous folds can require more material than a flatter finish. Wave, pinch pleat, pencil pleat and eyelet styles also use different hardware or making methods. Ask the supplier to state the planned fullness and heading in the quotation.

Lining and Layered Curtains

A lining adds material and sewing work but may improve coverage and protect the face fabric from direct sunlight. Blackout lining is useful where reducing daylight matters, although gaps around the track can still let light in. A sheer and blackout combination requires two fabric layers and usually a double track, increasing the total.

Tracks, Motors and Installation

A manual track or pole has a different cost from a motorized system. Motorized curtains may require a motor, controls, power access and setup. Installation can also cost more when windows are unusually high, difficult to reach, or need special fixing points. Confirm whether measuring, delivery, brackets, fitting and applicable taxes are included.

Example: How a Curtain Budget Is Built

Imagine a window with a three-metre track and a two-metre finished drop. If the chosen heading needs twice the fullness, the fabric calculation starts with approximately six metres of flat fabric width before cutting and making allowances. This does not mean the order is simply six running metres: fabric roll width, pattern repeat, seams and heading design affect the actual quantity.

Ask the supplier to show the calculation and separate fabric, stitching, lining, track and installation. An itemized quote makes it easier to understand why two offers for the same window may differ.

Ways to Manage Your Budget

Start by listing every window and its purpose. Prioritize blackout or lined curtains in bedrooms if light control is important. In living areas, a sheer layer may be enough where privacy and soft daylight are the main needs. You can use different specifications in different rooms while keeping colours and headings coordinated.

Choose fabric based on use, not appearance alone. Easy-care materials may suit frequently used family spaces, while a delicate decorative fabric may be better in a room with less handling. Reuse an existing track only after checking that it is secure and compatible with the new curtain weight and heading.

Avoid reducing costs by choosing unsuitable brackets or skipping measurements. A poorly supported track or incorrectly sized curtain can lead to extra work later. Confirm the fabric reference, colour, dimensions and installation details in writing before production begins.

A two-bedroom apartment with several standard windows may need a different budget from a villa with wide glazing, tall drops, or corner tracks. Count each opening separately, then add the room totals to understand the project cost.

How to Compare Curtain Quotations

Give each supplier the same window measurements and requirements. Ask every company to specify fabric, lining, fullness, heading, track or pole, stitching, delivery, installation, taxes and any motorized components. Check whether the price is for fabric only or a complete supply-and-fit service. Also ask about deposits, estimated completion, changes after approval and adjustments after installation.

Shiji Decoration’s website is the place to review its curtain services and contact the company about a measured quotation. Confirm current fabric options, inclusions and prices directly; no Shiji-specific price list is verified in this guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is custom curtain pricing calculated per metre or per window?

Both methods are used. Ask whether the supplier means fabric metres, track width, square metres or a complete installed window.

Do blackout curtains always cost more?

Not always. Price depends on the fabric, lining, dimensions and heading. Compare matching specifications rather than the product name alone.

Is installation included in a custom curtain quote?

Sometimes, but not always. Request written confirmation of measuring, tracks, delivery, fitting and taxes.

Get a Clear Quote Before Ordering

The most useful price is one that covers the exact curtains you need. Compare quotations with the same measurements and specifications, check samples at home, and make sure every charge is explained. A little preparation helps you plan your Dubai home’s curtain budget with confidence and avoid surprises after approval.