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Dubai Wallpaper & Feature Wall — Imported, Bespoke, VAT 5%

Dubai wallpaper and feature wall. Imported Italian, French, British wallpapers, bespoke murals, metal-leaf panels, VAT 5%. AED 80-AED 1,500 per sqm typical.

~1 min read·Updated 2026-04-23

Wallpaper and feature-wall treatments are a discretionary, design-driven scope in Dubai fit-outs. Imported wallpapers from de Gournay, Fromental, Cole & Son, Phillip Jeffries, and Sanderson compete with local bespoke muralists and metal-leaf panel specialists.

AskBaily routes your Dubai wallpaper feature wall to one vetted DM-licensed Dubai contractor who knows Trakheesi, community Developer NOC, DCD, and DEWA inside-out.

What a Dubai wallpaper feature wall involves

  • Imported wallpaper. 8-16 week lead time from Europe.
  • Bespoke mural. Hand-painted on canvas, 4-10 weeks lead time.
  • Metal-leaf panel. Gold, silver, or copper leaf on board.
  • Substrate. Skim-coat plaster, fully primed, before wallpaper goes up.
  • VAT. 5%.

Frequently asked questions

How much does imported wallpaper cost in Dubai? AED 600-AED 1,500 per m² installed for imported European papers. AED 80-AED 300 per m² for quality non-imported papers. Bespoke murals AED 800-AED 3,500 per m².

Can wallpaper survive Dubai humidity? Yes, if the substrate is properly prepared (moisture-barrier primer) and the HVAC is stable. Direct external-wall installation is risky — use a plasterboard backing with vapour barrier.

How long does feature-wall installation take? 1-3 weeks once materials arrive on site.

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