Furnishing an Apartment in Dubai Marina & JLT: Floors, Curtains & Furniture
High floors, floor-to-ceiling glass, west-facing sun and not a lot of storage — furnishing a Dubai Marina or JLT apartment comes with its own rulebook. The good news? You can sort the floors, curtains and furniture for a Marina or JLT apartment with one team, one visit and a fast 2–3 day install. Two Guys Home Furnishings serves Dubai Marina and JLT directly — handling flooring, window coverings and furniture — brings the samples to your apartment, and fits everything so you're settled in days rather than weeks.
In this guide we'll cover what works best for apartments living in these towers — from heat- and glare-control curtains to space-smart furniture and quiet, water-resistant flooring. If you're short on space, our guide to furniture for small apartments is a useful starting point, or you can book a free home visit to see it all in your own light.
What makes furnishing a Marina or JLT apartment different?
Apartment living in these towers means large glazed windows, strong sun and glare, shared lifts and building access rules, tighter square footage, and often a rental you'll eventually hand back. So the best choices are heat- and light-controlling window coverings, compact free-standing furniture, and durable, quiet flooring — plus fast, tidy installation that respects building rules. Handling it all with one team keeps the look consistent and the fit-out quick.
What are the best window coverings for apartment windows?
For Dubai Marina and JLT apartments, blackout or heat-reducing curtains and sunscreen blinds are usually the best choice — they cut glare and heat gain through the big windows and can help lower your AC bills, which matters on high, sun-exposed floors. Sheer layers keep the view by day while adding privacy, and motorisation is handy for tall or hard-to-reach glazing. Our guides to the best blinds for Dubai apartments and blackout curtains for bedrooms go deeper, and you can see the full window coverings range here.
What flooring works best in a high-rise apartment?
Water- and scratch-resistant LVT or SPC vinyl flooring is well suited to apartments: it's quiet and comfortable underfoot, handles daily wear, and can often be laid over existing floors and fitted quickly — a real plus in a rental. A good underlay helps keep things quiet for neighbours below, and warm wood-look finishes suit the bright, glassy feel of tower apartments. Because it clicks together, an apartment's floors can usually be done in about 2–3 days.
How do you choose furniture for a small apartment?
In a compact apartment, choose free-standing, correctly-scaled and multi-use furniture that leaves clear walkways and doesn't block the light or the view. Think a sofa sized to the room rather than the showroom, a slim console, storage that doubles as seating, and a dining table that fits the space. Our guide to furniture for studio and small apartments has space-saving picks, and you can browse the full furniture range. Here's a quick room-by-room priority list:
Area | Prioritise | Why it works in a tower apartment |
|---|---|---|
Living room | Right-sized sofa + heat-control curtains | Keeps walkways clear and glare down |
Bedroom | Blackout curtains + quiet flooring | Cooler, darker sleep on sun-exposed floors |
Kitchen/dining | Compact dining table, water-resistant floor | Fits tight layouts, handles daily use |
Balcony/entry | Durable, scratch-resistant flooring + a rug | Stands up to sand, sun and footfall |
How fast can it all be installed — and do you cover Marina and JLT?
Yes — Two Guys Home Furnishings serves Dubai Marina, JLT and communities across Dubai, with free home visits and fast installation. Blinds, curtains and flooring are typically fitted in about 2–3 days after measuring, while made-to-order items like shutters take longer. Adding carpets and rugs in the same visit keeps the whole apartment coordinated. Here's what to expect on timing:
Item | Typical timeline |
|---|---|
Blinds & curtains | About 2–3 working days |
LVT / SPC flooring | About 2–3 days |
In-stock furniture | 3–5 business days |
Shutters (made to order) | About 8–10 weeks |
Frequently asked questions
Do you furnish apartments in Dubai Marina and JLT?
Yes. Two Guys Home Furnishings serves Dubai Marina, JLT and communities across Dubai, with free home visits, samples brought to you, and installation typically within 2–3 days.
What's the best flooring for a Dubai apartment?
Water- and scratch-resistant LVT or SPC vinyl is a popular choice — it's quiet underfoot, handles daily wear, and can often be laid over existing floors and lifted later in a rental.
Can curtains reduce heat in a west-facing apartment?
They can help. Blackout and heat-reducing curtains cut glare and heat gain through large windows, which can ease the load on your AC on sun-exposed floors.
How long does it take to furnish an apartment?
Blinds, curtains and flooring are usually fitted in about 2–3 days after measuring. Made-to-order items such as shutters take longer, around 8–10 weeks.
The bottom line on furnishing a Marina or JLT apartment
Tower apartments reward a few smart choices: heat- and glare-control window coverings, quiet water-resistant flooring, and free-standing furniture scaled to the space — ideally fitted fast by one team. Do that, and a Marina or JLT apartment feels calm, cool and finished. When you're ready, Two Guys Home Furnishings covers your whole apartment in one go. Book your free home visit to get started.
