Costs · 6 min read
Sofa Upholstery Cost in Dubai
What influences the price of reupholstery, from fabric grade to frame condition and sofa size.
Reupholstery pricing in Dubai is rarely a single number. The final quotation is built from measurable inputs — how much fabric your sofa consumes, the grade of that fabric, how much foam and webbing must be replaced, and how much frame work the piece needs before anything is stapled back on.
Fabric meterage drives most of the price
A three-seater typically consumes between 12 and 18 metres of fabric depending on arm shape, skirting and whether the pattern needs matching across panels.
Patterned jacquards and stripes waste more material than plain weaves because every panel has to line up, so the same sofa can cost noticeably more in a printed fabric than in a plain linen.
Fabric grade changes the range, not the method
Entry-level upholstery cottons, mid-range chenilles and premium performance velvets can differ by several times per metre. The labour stays similar, so choosing fabric is the fastest way to move a quotation up or down.
For high-traffic majlis seating we usually recommend a heavier weave with a strong rub count rather than the cheapest option, because replacing a worn fabric twice costs more than choosing well once.
Foam, webbing and frame repairs
Seat cushions that have flattened need new high-density foam, and sagging seats usually mean the webbing or springs underneath have given way.
Loose joints, cracked rails and broken legs are repaired before upholstery begins. This work is quoted separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quotation
Send clear photos of the whole sofa, the seat cushions and any damaged areas, along with approximate dimensions. That is usually enough for an indicative range.
A free home visit across Dubai confirms the final figure, and we bring fabric samples so you can see colours in your own light before committing.
Key takeaways
- Fabric meterage and grade account for most of the variation in price.
- Patterned fabrics need matching, which increases material use.
- Foam, webbing and frame repairs are quoted as separate line items.
- Photos plus dimensions are enough for an indicative estimate.
