UAE furniture market embraces sustainability, smart design, and Italian craftsmanship

The UAE furniture market is experiencing a significant evolution in 2025, shaped by urbanization, shifting consumer tastes, and a growing demand for sustainable luxury. Valued at $3.7 billion in 2024, the market is expected to grow to $5.4 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.18%. This expansion is driven by rising disposable incomes, a thriving real estate sector, and the UAE’s strategic role as a global design hub. Dubai is at the forefront of this transformation, embracing eco-friendly materials, modular furniture, and smart home technologies. Consumers are increasingly prioritizing pieces that merge aesthetics with environmental responsibility, such as reclaimed wood, organic textiles, and tech-integrated furniture. Amid this growth, Minotti Dubai has introduced its latest collection, strengthening the city’s ties with Italian design. The collection, showcased at Salone del Mobile Milano 2025, features works by renowned designers like Marcio Kogan, Giampiero Tagliaferri, and Nendo. Highlights include the Coupé and Libra seating families, the Riley sofa system, and the modular Bézier, all blending heritage craftsmanship with modern innovation. Renato Minotti, Co-CEO of the brand, noted that Dubai has become a global architecture laboratory, where design bridges tradition and innovation.