Intro — a short promise for busy specifiers
Dubai’s heat, seaside humidity and ubiquitous sand make timber selection more technical than aesthetic. Choose the wrong floor and you’ll see gaps, cupping or premature wear within months. This guide gives a fast shortlist of trusted suppliers, clear price benchmarks, the right questions to ask, and a ready-to-send quote template so you can book three site surveys this week.
Royal Grand Star General Trading LLC is the exclusive UAE/GCC distributor of Lunawood Thermowood (Finland) and Novawood Hardwood (Turkey) — climate‑tested timber options for façades, decking and specification‑grade interiors. Use the shortlist below as a practical starting point for engineered and thermally modified timber projects in Dubai.
Quick shortlist: six trusted wood-floor suppliers to call today
For fast decisions, choose suppliers that combine showroom presence, authorised brand representation, installation teams and clear warranty terms. Confirm showroom addresses and contact details on each supplier’s website before visiting.
Nordic Homeworx — Kährs representative with design-driven engineered wood ranges and specification support; ideal for architects specifying premium engineered oak and long-wear finishes.
Floor Land LLC — broad selection and competitive pricing with full-service installation; often chosen for large residential fits and developer work where logistics and scale matter.
Parquet Flooring Dubai — specialist in custom engineered and parquet patterns with professional fitters; good for remodels and bespoke layouts.
Floor Tiles Dubai — multi-brand luxury showroom where you can compare hardwood, engineered, and resilient alternatives side‑by‑side before committing.
Floorworld LLC — large stock of engineered and parquet options, regional installation teams and free consultations useful for fast project turnaround.
Royal Grand Star General Trading LLC — exclusive Lunawood Thermowood and Novawood distributor; pick them when you need thermally modified timber or validated hardwood with specification support for coastal or high‑heat conditions.
Fast action tip: shortlist three suppliers from the list above and request a free site survey and written quote from each to compare like‑for‑like.
How to compare suppliers fast: showroom, warranties, installation and certification
Price is necessary but not sufficient. The difference between a contractor and a specification partner is manufacturer authorisation, documented testing and dependable after‑sales care.
Official brand representation — an authorised dealer protects warranty validity and gives you direct access to technical data and certified installers. For a deeper look at engineered options and installation considerations, see our engineered wood flooring guide.
Showroom & samples — insist on full‑length plank samples in natural light or a 200×200 mm sample board for colour matching; finishes look different on large areas and under Dubai light.
Installation capability — check whether fitters are in‑house or subcontracted; ask for installer references and photos of completed jobs similar in scale and exposure.
Warranty breakdown — request material warranty (commonly 5–30 years) and installation warranty (typically 1 year). Ask what conditions void each warranty.
Certifications — look for FSC/PEFC, formaldehyde class and any manufacturer test reports relevant to coastal or public projects.
After‑sales & spare parts — confirm spare plank availability, sanding/refinish services and realistic lead times for replacements.
- Mini‑checklist to use on the first call/email: Do you represent this brand? Is installation included? Can you provide warranty in writing? Is a site survey included and free?
Budget guide: typical prices and what drives cost in Dubai
Real cost = materials + installation + site preparation + trims + contingencies. Use the ranges below as benchmarks and always request a full cost breakdown.
Engineered wood (installed): roughly AED 100–300 per m². Material quality, wear‑layer thickness and finish push the price up the scale.
Common supplier material‑only examples: AED 129–175 per m² for mid‑range engineered oak; installation commonly adds ~AED 100–120 per m² depending on method.
Solid hardwood (installed): roughly AED 150–600 per m² — premium species and wide plank formats increase cost and maintenance needs.
Cost is driven by wear‑layer thickness, plank width and length, finish (oiled vs UV lacquer), installation method (floating vs glued/secret‑nail), substrate preparation, movement thresholds, skirting/thresholds and disposal of old flooring.
Two quick scenarios for a 50 m² room: a modest engineered fit at AED 100–200/m² totals ~AED 5,000–10,000 including installation; a premium solid/engineered wide‑plank fit at AED 300–500/m² totals ~AED 15,000–25,000 including glued installations and higher‑grade materials.
Money‑saving tips: choose pre‑finished engineered planks, compare wear‑layer specs (2.5–6 mm), request volume discounts and obtain fixed‑price site‑survey quotes rather than ballpark estimates. For a broader price and supplier comparison, you can review our wood flooring guide and the complementary wooden flooring price benchmarks.
Choosing the right wood for Dubai’s climate: engineered, solid and Thermowood
Dubai’s extremes — high daytime heat, variable coastal humidity and fine sand — make dimensional stability the primary technical requirement, after which aesthetics follow. For practical notes on how local climate affects material choice, see this article on how heat and humidity in Dubai affect your flooring choices.
Engineered (recommended default) — a multi‑layer core with a hardwood veneer offers superior stability against humidity and temperature swings; pre‑finished options reduce on‑site sanding and coating time. For technical and product details on engineered systems, refer to this engineered wood flooring overview and our deeper spec notes in our engineered wood flooring article.
Solid hardwood — choose only where indoor humidity is carefully controlled; solid planks are more sensitive to shrinkage and expansion and require rigorous installation protocols.
Thermally modified wood (Lunawood) and Novawood — thermal modification reduces hygroscopicity, increases dimensional stability and improves natural durability without chemical preservatives. Thermowood is ideal for exterior decking and cladding and performs well in coastal and high‑UV conditions. Royal Grand Star supplies these products and can provide technical datasheets and sample boards for specification checks; for broader context on specifying hardwood in UAE conditions see our Hardwood in Dubai: A Comprehensive Guide.
Species & finishes — European oak engineered boards are durable and neutral; walnut and teak are premium choices with higher cost or maintenance; pre‑oiled finishes give a tactile matt look while UV‑cured lacquers provide a harder, easier‑clean surface.
Installation notes — acclimatise boards for 7–14 days, follow manufacturer expansion‑gap guidance, use floating systems for most engineered floors and gluedown for permanent installations or underfloor heating. Aim to keep indoor relative humidity near 40–60%.
How to request quotes and book a reliable site survey (templates & checklist)
A tidy brief produces comparable quotes and saves follow‑up time.
Prepare: exact area in m², a simple floor plan or room dimensions, photos of the subfloor and site access, a reference product or sample image, and whether underfloor heating is present. Include timeline and an indicative budget ceiling.
Subject: Quote request — [X m²] engineered oak for [apartment/villa] in [District] Hello [Supplier name], Please provide a written quotation for the following: - Product code and description - Wear layer (mm), plank size and finish - Materials cost per m² and installation cost per m² - Full breakdown: substrate prep, trims, thresholds, disposal - Warranty terms (material / installation), lead time, sample availability - Is a site survey included? If not, what is the cost? Please include a proposed date for a moisture and flatness site test and a written report. Regards, [Your name] | [Phone] | [Project address]
Compare quotes with these spreadsheet columns: supplier, product code, material price/m², installation cost/m², total cost, wear layer (mm), finish, warranty (material/installation), lead time, exclusions.
When booking a survey, require moisture testing and a written report and confirm the installer attending is an approved fitter for the chosen product. If you need additional supplier options or a supplier contact list for Dubai fitters, consult our supplier and pricing notes.
Installation day, maintenance and red flags to avoid
Before work starts — insist on documented moisture and flatness readings and copies of those reports; these baseline measurements protect you if movement appears later.
Acclimatisation — evidence that boards have been allowed to acclimatise on site (boxes opened or storage period documented) reduces the risk of post‑install movement.
Fixings & adhesives — verify that manufacturer‑approved adhesives, fasteners and edge details are in use and that installers are following the manufacturer’s instructions. For product‑level installation guidance on engineered systems, see our detailed notes in Engineered Wood Flooring in Dubai.
Details — correct expansion gaps, neat skirtings and threshold detailing are small items that prevent major failures; check these before sign‑off and ensure protection for adjacent finished areas during works.
Maintenance primer — keep sand off the surface with doormats, avoid standing water, use manufacturer‑recommended cleaners, fit felt pads under furniture and maintain indoor humidity. Plan re‑oiling or re‑coating intervals according to the finish and traffic. For practical maintenance intervals and tips specific to Dubai, review specialist maintenance advice and schedules before you commit to a finish.
Red flags — no moisture tests or refusal to document readings; no written installation warranty or proof of brand representation; unusually low quotes with vague scopes; installer reluctance to provide references or photos of finished projects.
Closing — two clear actions
Choose three suppliers from the shortlist, request itemised written quotes and book site surveys with moisture and flatness reports. Compare the written findings and pick the supplier who demonstrates specification knowledge and clear warranty terms.
For projects that demand climate‑tested timber, request sample boards, technical datasheets and specification support from Royal Grand Star General Trading LLC — their Lunawood Thermowood and Novawood Hardwood are proven in UAE conditions.
Practical CTA: Request quotes and book your site survey this week — copy the template above to speed replies from suppliers and start comparing like‑for‑like offers.
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