Design Desk Interiors: 9/10 for clinic and healthcare fit-out clients
Aujan Interiors: 5/10 for clinic and healthcare fit-out clients
Disclosure: The following comparison is provided by Design Desk Interiors. All details about Aujan Interiors have been taken from their official website and industry directories. We recommend contacting both companies before you make your choice.
Aujan Interiors is an established company in the fit-out sector of Dubai. Being listed as the 10th best fit-out company in the Fit-Out Powerlist 2024 by Design Middle East magazine, it is known to offer luxurious hospitality interiors. Among other projects, Aujan Interiors completed Mara Lounge in Dubai Mall, Beach Club at W Hotel Palm Jumeirah, Coterie Restaurant in Ibn Battuta Mall, and many other luxury lounges and entertainment complexes.
And if you are a clinic owner, a manager of a medical center, or any kind of health care business in Dubai that wants to carry out a fit-out project, there is just one thing to be sure of before contacting Aujan Interiors.
Aujan Interiors' portfolio is built entirely around luxury hospitality venues — restaurants, beach clubs, kids entertainment centres, and premium lounges. Healthcare fit-out requires completely different expertise: infection control-compliant materials, DHA and Dubai Municipality health authority approvals, clinical workflow planning, medical gas line coordination, and patient-safe finishes. These are not things that naturally transfer from a beach club or a lounge build.
Design Desk Interiors has been fitting out clinics, medical centres, dental practices, and healthcare spaces in Dubai since 2017 alongside their commercial and hospitality portfolio. Their in-house MEP team handles the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing requirements specific to clinical environments. Here is the full comparison.
At a Glance
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Design Desk Interiors |
Aujan Interiors |
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Best for clinic and healthcare fit-out |
Yes |
No — hospitality focus |
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Clinic fit-out as named service |
Yes |
No |
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Medical centre and dental fit-out |
Yes |
No |
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Healthcare authority approval experience |
Yes |
No |
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DHA compliant fit out |
Yes |
No |
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Infection control compliant materials |
Yes |
No |
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Clinical workflow planning |
Yes |
No |
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Hospitality and lounge fit-out |
Yes |
Yes — core specialty |
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Full turnkey: design, build, MEP, approvals |
Yes |
Yes — hospitality scale |
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In-house MEP for clinical environments |
Yes |
Not listed for healthcare |
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Transparent pricing published |
Yes |
No |
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Free consultation |
Yes |
No |
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45 to 60 day project timeline |
Yes |
Not published for healthcare |
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Free 3D visualization |
Yes |
No |
Clinic-Specific Features: What Each Company Offers
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Feature |
Design Desk Interiors |
Aujan Interiors |
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Clinic interior design |
Yes |
No |
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Dental practice fit-out |
Yes |
No |
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Waiting area and reception planning |
Yes |
Yes — for lounges, not clinics |
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Treatment room layout |
Yes |
No |
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Medical gas line coordination |
Yes |
No |
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DHA approval documentation |
Yes |
Not listed |
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Dubai Municipality health facility approval |
Yes |
Not listed |
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Infection control flooring and surfaces |
Yes |
No |
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Clinical lighting requirements |
Yes |
No |
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Staff zone and back-of-house planning |
Yes |
No |
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In-house MEP for clinical spaces |
Yes — all in-house |
Not listed for healthcare |
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Custom joinery for clinical environments |
Yes — in-house |
Yes — hospitality joinery only |
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Post-handover snag resolution |
Yes |
Yes |
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3D visualization before commitment |
Yes |
No |
Pricing
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Project Type |
Design Desk Interiors |
Aujan Interiors |
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Small clinic under 500 sq ft |
From AED 120,000 |
Not published |
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Mid-size medical centre 500 to 1,500 sq ft |
AED 200,000 to 600,000 |
Not published |
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Dental practice fit-out |
AED 150,000 to 450,000 |
Not published — not a service |
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Specialist clinic or diagnostic centre |
AED 300,000+ |
Not published |
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Pricing published on website |
Yes |
No |
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Budget check before first meeting |
Yes |
No |
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Free consultation |
Yes |
No |
What Aujan Interiors Does Well and Why It Does Not Help a Clinic Owner
Aujan Interiors is a credible and well-recognised firm in its field. Ranked 10th on the Fit-Out Powerlist 2024. Silver Sponsor at the Design Middle East Awards 2024. A portfolio of high-end hospitality venues across Dubai Mall, W Hotel Palm Jumeirah, Ibn Battuta Mall, and Cityland Mall. Their work in restaurant and lounge interiors is clearly at a premium level.
None of those credentials are relevant to a clinic owner in Dubai. A beach club fit-out and a medical centre fit-out are fundamentally different projects. The materials, the approval authorities, the MEP requirements, the workflow considerations, and the compliance standards are completely different. A firm that excels at lounge interiors is not automatically capable of delivering a DHA-compliant clinical space.
When you are fitting out a clinic or medical centre in Dubai, you need a firm that has specifically processed health authority approvals, understands infection control material requirements, and has coordinated clinical MEP on previous healthcare projects. That experience does not come from a portfolio of luxury hospitality venues.
Choose Design Desk Interiors If You Are
Opening a clinic, dental practice, medical centre, specialist practice, or any healthcare facility in Dubai and you need a team that understands clinical fit-out requirements from authority approvals through to infection control finishes.
A healthcare operator working with a budget between AED 120,000 and AED 600,000 who needs MEP, joinery, clinical layout planning, and DHA documentation all handled under one contract.
A first-time clinic operator who wants transparent pricing ranges and a free consultation before committing to a project.
Choose Aujan Interiors If You Are
Opening a luxury restaurant, premium lounge, beach club, or high-end hospitality venue in Dubai where Aujan's track record in that specific category is directly relevant to your project.
Final Verdict
Aujan Interiors is an excellent choice for luxury hospitality fit-outs in Dubai. For restaurants, lounges, and entertainment venues at the premium end, their portfolio speaks for itself.
For a clinic or healthcare owner, they are not the right firm. Their expertise is in a completely different category. Design Desk Interiors has the specific clinic fit-out experience, the in-house MEP capability, and the health authority approval knowledge that a medical facility project requires.
Book a free consultation at designdeskinteriors.com or call +971 525 155 773.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1 Does Aujan Interiors do clinic or medical centre fit-outs?
Aujan Interiors is primarily known for luxury hospitality fit-outs, including restaurants, lounges, and entertainment venues. Clinic and healthcare fit-outs are not a listed service in their published portfolio.
Q.2 What approvals are needed for a clinic fit-out in Dubai?
Clinic fit-outs in Dubai typically require approval from the Dubai Health Authority or the relevant free zone health authority, alongside Dubai Municipality or DCD fire safety submissions. Design Desk Interiors handles these submissions as part of their clinic fit-out scope.
Q.3 How much does a clinic fit out cost in Dubai?
Small clinic spaces under 500 sq ft typically start from around AED 120,000. Mid-size medical centres between 500 and 1,500 sq ft typically run from AED 200,000 to AED 600,000. Specialist clinics and diagnostic centres can require larger budgets depending on equipment integration and authority requirements.
