Interior Design Courses in Dubai

Designers Collective Institute (DCI) teaches interior design courses in Dubai at its campus in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). Courses are KHDA-accredited and run from short 18-hour introductions to a 126-hour comprehensive program, with separate classes for kids, teens and adults.

You can start as a complete beginner, add software such as AutoCAD and SketchUp, or prepare a portfolio for university applications.

Why study interior design at DCI?

KHDA-accredited courses – see our accreditation.
Start when you are ready – courses run all year and you can join a weekly batch.
Taught in English, Arabic or French.
Choose your length – 18, 36, 60, 80 or 126 hours, depending on how far you want to go.
All ages – separate classes for kids, teens and adults.
In JLT – Indigo Tower, Cluster D, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai.

Interior design courses for beginners

Interior Design for Beginners

Builds the creative and technical foundations of interior design: perspective drawing, composition, colour theory, spatial awareness and mixed-media techniques, together with the principles of functional and attractive interior spaces. Available in three lengths: 18 hours, 36 hours or 60 hours.

Short courses (18 hours each)

Interior Design Studio – decorating and styling a studio space: layouts, mood boards, colour palettes, furniture placement and décor.
Interior Design Styling – the principles of interior styling and how to enhance a space.
Interior Design Mood Board – creating mood boards for interior design projects.

Interior design programs and training

Interior Design: Training in Dubai (60 hours) – the fundamentals of designing all kinds of interior spaces, with scaled hand drawings and a final presentation. Taught in Arabic, French and/or English.
Interior Design (80 hours) – a balanced mix of theory, practical skills and digital tools, with real-world design tasks.
Comprehensive Interior Design Program (126 hours) – principles and elements of design, colour theory, spatial planning, furniture selection, lighting and materials.
Intensive Interior Design Program in Arabic (40 hours) – a practical program taught in Arabic, in two parts, with no software required.

Software and digital skills for interior designers

AutoCAD Basics for Interior Design (20 hours) – 2D floor plans, furniture layouts and technical drawings. See all AutoCAD courses in Dubai.
SketchUp for Interior Design (20 hours) – floor plans, 3D interior spaces and rendering basics.
Interior Design Blender (20 hours) – modelling rooms, furniture layouts, materials and lighting in Blender.
Digital Interior Design AI (20 hours) – using AI tools to generate and visualise interior concepts.

Interior design for kids and teens

Interior Design for Kids, age 8 to 10 (16 hours)
Interior Design for Teens, age 11 to 13 (16 hours)
Interior Design for Teens, age 12 to 14 (18 hours)
Interior Design for Teens, age 15 to 18 (18 hours)

Teens learn space planning, layout, colour, materials and furniture selection through hands-on projects.

Interior design portfolio preparation

For students applying to design schools and universities. You learn to curate, refine and present your strongest work while strengthening perspective drawing, composition and colour.

Portfolio for Interior Design: 24 hours, 40 hours, 60 hours or 80 hours.
Portfolio Intensive: Interior Design (40 hours) – three days a week.
Portfolio Interior Design for Young Creators (20 hours)

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience to join an interior design course?

No. The beginner courses start from the basics. If you already have some experience, tell us and we will suggest the right level.

Where are the classes held?

At Designers Collective Institute, Indigo Tower, Cluster D, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai.

When can I start?

Courses run throughout the year and you can join a weekly batch. The next start date is shown on each course page.

Which languages do you teach in?

English, Arabic and French.

Are the courses accredited?

Yes. Our courses are accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai. See the accreditation page.

How much does a course cost?

Fees depend on the length of the course. The current fee is shown on each course page, and the full list is on the all courses page.

Do you have classes for children and teenagers?

Yes. There are interior design classes for kids aged 8 to 10 and for teens aged 11 to 18, listed above.

Can I study online?

Online study can be arranged on request. See Interior Design for Beginners Online (36 hours) or contact us.

Enrol or ask a question

Call or WhatsApp 055 578 2280, email info@designersuae.com, or visit us at Indigo Tower, Cluster D, JLT. Each course page shows the current fee and the next start date.

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