URU Design Services LLC · Dubai
Rethink your space.
Renovate. Refurbish. Reimagine.
Renovation, refurbishment and space additions in Dubai and the UAE. From homes and workspaces to cafés and recreation spaces, we connect practical improvements with thoughtful interior design.
A connected design practice
Rooted in place.
Open to possibility.
We begin with the people who will use a space and the place it belongs to. In the Gulf, that means working carefully with light, heat, privacy and the relationship between indoors and out.
URU Design Services LLC is our Dubai venture, established in 2025. Led by Safder Machilakath, Chartered Engineer (India), our team of architects and designers connects URU’s experience in India with architecture, interior and landscape design commissions in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Meet the studioSelected work · UAE & Saudi Arabia
Places with character.
The wider practice · In SCALE
Read independent coverage of House of Ageing Stones and The House beneath a Jackfruit Tree. Both projects are in Kerala, India, illustrating URU’s approach to materials, landscape and residential design.
The wider URU practice in the press
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Architecture · Interior design · Landscape design
Different briefs.
The same care.
From a private home to a place that welcomes hundreds, the design begins with how it needs to work and how it should feel.
Residential interior design
Private spaces shaped around family life, shade and the everyday.
02Retail & boutique interiors
A clear relationship between brand, display and the customer journey.
03Restaurant & cafe interiors
Atmosphere and guest comfort, with service routes considered from the start.
04Gym & leisure interiors
Residential amenities, clubs and shared leisure spaces.
05School & learning interiors
Adaptable learning environments with shade and outdoor discovery.
06Resort & hospitality interiors
Architecture, interiors and landscape considered as one destination.
07Interior design research
Practical design research and guides to inform your project brief.
Our services
Renew. Adapt. Make room.
Renovation, refurbishment and space additions are central to our work. Start with your existing space, your next use and the improvements that matter.
Renovation & Refurbishment
Make more of the space you already have. We plan renovations and refurbishments for homes, workplaces, cafés, retail and leisure spaces, bringing layout, materials and everyday use into one design brief.
02Space Additions & Reconfiguration
Create room for the way you live or work now. We explore extensions, additional rooms and reconfigured layouts, starting with the existing property and the possibilities that need to be tested.
03Workspace & Office Design
Workplaces planned around people and the way work happens. We design and refurbish offices, studios and shared workspaces, balancing focus, collaboration, meetings, storage and everyday comfort.
04Interior Design
Interior design for homes, retail, restaurants, learning and leisure spaces. URU Design connects layouts, lighting, materials and furniture with the everyday experience of the people who use your space.
05Architecture
Architecture shaped around your site, climate and daily life. URU Design Services LLC develops design briefs, spatial concepts and coordinated design proposals for homes and hospitality projects in Dubai and the UAE.
06Landscape Design
Landscape design for gardens, courtyards and outdoor spaces in Dubai and the UAE. We connect shade, movement, planting and outdoor activities with the architecture and the people using the site.
07Space Audit
Understand how your existing space works before deciding what to change. A URU Design Space Audit reviews layout, movement, comfort and everyday use, then sets out practical priorities for improvement.
Spaces we work with
Work. Gather. Recharge.
Workspaces & offices
Focus, collaboration and a better working day, in a new office or an existing space.
Explore workspace designCafés & restaurants
Guest experience, seating, counter flow and service routes considered together.
Explore café and restaurant designRecreation & leisure
Spaces for movement, wellbeing and time together, from gyms to shared amenities.
Explore recreation designWorking together
From a conversation
to a considered space.
Understand your world.
We discuss the site, aspirations, budget and everyday needs to establish a clear brief.
Explore the possibilities.
Plans, materials and visualisations help you assess the design and make informed decisions.
Bring the detail together.
We develop the agreed design and define documentation, coordination and delivery support around your commission.
Insights from the studio
Design decisions for Gulf spaces.
Before choosing a Gulf retail unit: a design feasibility checklist
Assess the customer journey, storage, services and landlord information before committing to a retail layout.
Read the insightGCC renovationPlanning a Dubai apartment renovation: start with a clear brief
Define the changes that matter before choosing finishes or requesting fit-out quotations.
Read the insightGCC renovationHow to compare renovation and fit-out quotations
Compare the same scope, assumptions and responsibilities before comparing totals.
Read the insightBefore we begin
A few useful answers.
What does URU Design Services LLC do in Dubai?
URU Design Services LLC is URU’s Dubai venture, established in 2025. The studio offers architecture, interior design and landscape design for projects in the UAE and the wider Gulf.
Can you design a villa, penthouse or apartment interior?
Yes. Residential design includes villas, penthouses, apartments and their outdoor spaces. The brief brings together privacy, daylight, storage, materials and the way the household lives.
Do you work on retail and hospitality interiors?
Yes. The regional portfolio includes Aman Modest Fashion in Dubai, Telal Femina Boutique in Saudi Arabia and a proposed restaurant interior for Sheraton Hotel Dubai. Each project page describes its design scope.
How are approvals and specialist consultants handled?
The project location and scope determine the relevant authority, submission route and specialist appointments. These responsibilities are agreed during briefing. URU’s Gulf services focus on architecture, interiors and landscape; standalone engineering services are not offered through this page.
Can I commission a Kerala home while living in Dubai?
Yes. Kerala projects are handled through the India practice. Start with the NRI building guides for budgeting, remote progress reviews and handover, or contact the team to discuss your site.
What should I share to start a project?
Share your project location, property type, approximate area, available plans or photographs, budget expectations and preferred timeline. If you are still exploring, tell us what you know so far.
Tell us about your project.
Planning a home, retail interior, renovation or landscape? Share the location and the stage you have reached. We will discuss the brief and agree the next step. You can speak with us in English, Malayalam or Hindi.
URU Design Services LLC, Al Khabeesi Building, Unit G-02-28, Plot 128-246 (Plot 285-0), Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Client meetings by prior arrangement at your premises or an agreed location.