An interior design course in Dubai costs from about AED 1,300 for a short kids’ class to more than AED 80,000 a year for a university degree. What you pay depends mostly on the type of course: a short practical course, a professional diploma, or a degree. This guide explains the three options, gives the fees at Designers Collective Institute (DCI) in JLT, and lists the questions to ask before you enrol.

The three types of interior design course in Dubai

Type	Typical length	Typical fee	Best for
Short practical course at a training institute	15 to 126 hours	About AED 2,500 to AED 19,000	Beginners, career changers, hobbyists, home owners, teens building a portfolio
Professional diploma	Several weeks to a year	From about AED 7,000	People who want a structured qualification without a degree
University degree (bachelor’s or master’s)	1 to 4 years	About AED 40,000 to AED 89,000 a year	School leavers aiming at a professional design career

Diploma and degree figures are taken from a June 2026 comparison of interior design courses in Dubai; check each provider’s website for its current fees.

Interior design course fees at DCI

DCI is a KHDA-licensed training institute (permit 630245) in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. All courses are practical and taught in English, Arabic or French; the maximum class size is shown on each course page. Fees below are as shown on each course page in November 2026.

Beginner and short courses

• Interior Design for Beginners: 18 hours AED 2,530 · 36 hours AED 5,040 · 60 hours AED 8,400
• Interior Design for Beginners Online: 18 hours AED 2,530 · 36 hours AED 5,040
• 18-hour short courses at AED 2,530 each: Interior Design Studio, Interior Design Styling and Interior Design Mood Board

Longer programs

• Intensive Interior Design Program in Arabic: 40 hours, AED 8,000
• Interior Design: Training in Dubai: 60 hours, AED 8,500
• Interior Design: 80 hours, AED 11,200
• Comprehensive Interior Design Program: 126 hours, AED 18,900

Software for interior designers (20 hours, AED 3,000 each)

AutoCAD Basics for Interior Design (also 40 hours, AED 6,000), SketchUp for Interior Design, Interior Design Blender and Digital Interior Design AI.

Kids, teens and portfolios

• Interior Design for Kids, age 8 to 10: 16 hours, AED 1,325
• Interior Design for Teens, age 11 to 14 and age 15 to 18: 18 hours, AED 2,530
• Portfolio for Interior Design: 24 hours AED 3,360 · 40 hours AED 5,600 · 60 hours AED 8,400 · 80 hours AED 11,200
• Portfolio Intensive: Interior Design: 40 hours, AED 8,000

Across these courses the fee works out at roughly AED 140 an hour of teaching. See all options on the interior design courses page.

What affects the price

• Hours of teaching. The biggest factor. Compare the fee per hour, not just the total.
• Group size. Smaller groups mean more feedback on your own work.
• Software included. AutoCAD, SketchUp or 3D rendering add skills employers ask for, and usually add hours.
• Materials. Ask whether drawing materials and printing are included.
• Licence. In Dubai, training institutes must hold a KHDA permit. Check the institute in the KHDA training directory before you pay.

Which option is right for you?

• You want to try interior design or redo your own home: an 18-hour beginner or styling course.
• You want to work in the field or start freelancing: a 60- to 126-hour program plus AutoCAD and SketchUp, and a portfolio of real projects.
• You are a teenager applying to design school: a teens course followed by a portfolio course.
• You want a degree: a university bachelor’s program. A short course is still useful before you apply, to build your portfolio.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a short interior design course in Dubai?

At DCI, an 18-hour beginner or short course costs AED 2,530. Longer programs range from AED 8,000 for 40 hours to AED 18,900 for 126 hours.

Can I start short and add hours later?

Several courses come in more than one length, so you can start with the shortest option. Ask us about moving up to a longer option and about payment when you enrol.

Is an interior design course in Dubai worth it without a degree?

Yes, for many roles. Design studios, furniture showrooms, fit-out companies and freelance clients look at your portfolio and your software skills. A practical course gives you both. Some employers and roles do ask for a degree, so check the job descriptions you are aiming for.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You receive a certificate from DCI, a KHDA-licensed institute. Read what a KHDA training certificate means.

Are there classes for children?

Yes. Interior design for kids aged 8 to 10 costs AED 1,325 for 16 hours, and teen courses cost AED 2,530 for 18 hours.

Ask us about fees and start dates

Call or WhatsApp 055 578 2280, email info@designersuae.com, or visit us at Indigo Tower, Cluster D, JLT.

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