A search for curtain installation in the UAE can describe five different jobs. You may already own the curtains and need them fitted, want a complete made-to-measure treatment, be comparing shop quotations, need a repair, or be deciding whether a simple installation is safe to do yourself. Start with that decision because each route has a different price, timescale and provider brief.
Send your emirate and area, the number of windows, one full-window photograph, one close photograph of the ceiling or wall fixing point, approximate width and height, and whether the curtains and tracks already exist.
You already have curtains and need installation
This is the most common high-intent request. Published UAE ranges indicate roughly AED 25–50 per standard window for hanging on an existing track, AED 70–130 when a new basic track and fitting work are involved, and approximately AED 100–250 for specialised wave or concealed ceiling tracks. Treat these figures as a starting point: wall construction, access height, track length, curtain weight and old-system removal can change the result.
| Installation situation | Editorial market range | Clarify before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Hang on an existing track | AED 25–50 per window | Hooks, gliders and track condition |
| New manual track and hanging | AED 70–130 per window | Whether track supply is included |
| Wave-track fitting | AED 100–180 per window | Track length, carriers and heading |
| Concealed ceiling track | AED 150–250 per window | Ceiling support and access |
What a complete installation quote should state
Ask whether the amount includes drilling, surface-appropriate fixings, track levelling, hanging and testing the fabric, removing the old system, cleaning after drilling, travel, VAT and any height supplement. A promise of same-day service or a particular warranty should be written into the provider’s offer rather than assumed from an advertisement.
Ordering made-to-measure curtains through Rafeeg
Compare the complete treatment, not only a fabric price per metre. The amount of material changes with roll width, window height, fullness ratio, pattern matching, number of layers and header style. Track type, lining, tiebacks, pelmets, motors and installation are separate cost drivers.
Five made-to-measure curtain designs you can request through Rafeeg
These original visualisations show the intended composition. Select a design, then send the window dimensions and a site photo so available providers can quote the same brief.
Royal Emerald Velvet
Heavy emerald velvet with blackout lining, a curved tassel edge and braided tiebacks. The weight requires a suitable track and properly rated brackets.
Choose it for stronger light control, a formal finish and colour depth that responds well to layered lighting.
What is included in this estimate?
Two outer panels, lining, decorative trim, two tiebacks, a standard manual track, measurement and installation.
Soft Grey Linen with Gold Tieback
A warm light-grey linen blend with ordered pleats, neutral lining and champagne-gold tiebacks. The supplied tieback reference was developed into a complete, practical curtain design.
A versatile choice for apartments and modern living rooms because the neutral palette works with many finishes without looking plain.
What is included in this estimate?
Two outer panels, lining, two gold tiebacks, a standard manual ceiling track, measurement and installation.
Pearl Embroidered Jacquard
Pearl-toned jacquard with a restrained sheen, tone-on-tone botanical embroidery, satin lining and a lace, bead and fine-tassel edge.
Suitable for light reception rooms and majlis spaces where close-up detail matters more than a strong colour statement.
What is included in this estimate?
Two embroidered panels, lining, decorative edge, two double tiebacks, a manual track, measurement and installation.
Smoky Blue Damask
A smoky blue and taupe woven damask with a small two-tone tassel trim and sculptural hand-finished tiebacks.
Useful when the room needs a visible classic pattern that connects beige, taupe and blue furniture or wall finishes.
What is included in this estimate?
Two jacquard panels, lining, trim and tiebacks, a weight-rated manual track, measurement and installation.
Layered Classic Celadon
A complete classical treatment with celadon satin outer curtains, embroidered ivory sheers, a top swag, graduated side jabots, a padded pelmet, gold braid and a double track.
The most detailed option for formal windows, combining a usable daytime sheer layer with a complete ceremonial composition.
What is included in this estimate?
Two outer panels, two sheer panels, swag and side pieces, pelmet, decorative trim, two tiebacks, a double manual track, measurement and installation.
The figures combine publicly listed UAE fabric, making, manual-track and installation ranges reviewed on 29 August 2026. Mid-range complete treatments commonly sit around AED 500–1,100 per window, while velvet, silk and jacquard frequently move into AED 1,100–2,500+; embroidery, swags, layered construction and hand finishing increase the result. Sources reviewed include complete custom-curtain ranges, fabric and heading prices, and embroidered Arabic curtain ranges. These are educational estimates, not binding Rafeeg or provider prices.
How to compare curtain-shop prices
Ask every shop to quote against the same dimensions and specification. Break the total into fabric, making, lining, track and accessories, installation, transport and VAT. Record the fabric name or composition, roll width, required metres and fullness ratio. This lets you negotiate on a clear basis even when you ultimately buy outside Rafeeg.
Repair, re-hang or replace?
Repair is often sensible when the fabric remains sound and the fault is limited to hooks, heading tape, gliders, a bracket or a short section of track. Compare replacement when the fabric is brittle or faded, the measurements do not suit the new window, or repair approaches half the cost of an appropriate new treatment. Send photographs of the fabric, heading, track and fixing point before asking for a diagnosis.
When DIY installation should stop
A lightweight rod at a safe height may be manageable when the wall type is known. Stop if the ceiling support is uncertain, the curtain is heavy, the window is unusually high, the surface may conceal wiring or pipework, or the system is motorised. Suitable fixings and safe access matter more than completing the job quickly.
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