How much does an office fit-out cost in Dubai?

Office fit-out runs roughly AED 200-400/sqft for a light Category A refurbishment, AED 400-700/sqft for standard Category B, and AED 700-1,500/sqft for premium turnkey work. Shell-and-core units need full fit-out before occupancy, with authority approvals (Municipality, Civil Defence, DEWA) and typical timelines of 8-16 weeks. Budget this separately from the purchase price.