Art Deco 2BR Apartment Interior Design – The Sterling, Business BayArt Deco 2BR Interior Design in Business Bay, Dubai

CMBy Chen MeiCompleted 2025
A 124 sqm Art Deco two-bedroom in The Sterling, Business Bay — glamorous, photogenic turnkey interior design in 60 days for premium rentals.

An investor wanted a statement two-bedroom in Business Bay with rich, photogenic materials to stand out in the premium furnished-rental market.

Project Details

Area
124 m²
Layout
2BR
Year
2025
Duration
60 days
Lead Designer
Chen Mei
Location
Business Bay, Dubai
Investment
AED 230,000

Scope of Work

Interior Design
Custom Joinery
Furniture
Lighting Design
Styling

The Challenge

Delivering a rich, photogenic, premium-rental look without over-capitalising on an investment unit.

Our Solution

Statement materials focused on key zones, plus factory-direct joinery, produced maximum impact per dirham spent.

Our Approach

Concentrated Art Deco glamour — emerald, brass and fluted oak — placed where it photographs and rents best, on a disciplined investor budget.

Project Story

In Business Bay's crowded rental market, a distinctive interior is a business decision. Our investor client wanted a two-bedroom that would photograph beautifully, rent quickly and command a premium — without an open-ended budget.

We leaned into Art Deco glamour: deep emerald and brass, fluted oak joinery, marble-effect surfaces and sculptural lighting that turns each room into a shot. The drama is concentrated where it counts — the living room feature wall, the entry, the primary bedroom — while the rest stays clean and neutral so the spend works hard. Because the fluted joinery, wardrobes and furniture were produced factory-direct in Foshan, we delivered a genuinely high-end look at an investor-friendly cost.

The apartment completed in 60 days and, once the listing photos went live, rented within a week at the top of its band. Design as a return on investment.

Project Timeline

  1. 1

    Design & 3D

    9 days

    Concept, palette and renders approved.

  2. 2

    Manufacturing

    31 days

    Fluted joinery and bespoke furniture produced in Foshan.

  3. 3

    Fit-out & styling

    20 days

    Installation, lighting and styling for photography.

Gallery

Statement living room — Art Deco 2BR Apartment Interior Design – The Sterling, Business Bay, Business Bay, Dubai
Statement living room
Glam primary bedroom — Art Deco 2BR Apartment Interior Design – The Sterling, Business Bay, Business Bay, Dubai
Glam primary bedroom
Dining nook — Art Deco 2BR Apartment Interior Design – The Sterling, Business Bay, Business Bay, Dubai
Dining nook
Entry & bar — Art Deco 2BR Apartment Interior Design – The Sterling, Business Bay, Business Bay, Dubai
Entry & bar

Materials & Furniture Palette

  • 01Emerald velvet
  • 02Fluted oak
  • 03Polished brass
  • 04Marble-effect porcelain
  • 05Smoked glass

Project Highlights

  • Emerald-and-brass palette, fluted feature walls, sculptural lighting, rent-ready styling.

Meet the Designer

Chen Mei, Colour & Materials Specialist

Chen Mei

Colour & Materials Specialist

9+ years78+ projects

Chen Mei curates the palettes, finishes and bespoke joinery for every project, sourcing directly from Foshan's manufacturing base to balance luxury looks with Dubai-climate durability.

Material selection
Bespoke joinery
Colour theory
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"It rented within a week of the photos going live — exactly the result I wanted."

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a bold interior good for rentals?

A distinctive, photogenic apartment attracts more enquiries and rents faster at higher rates — as this one-week let showed.

Do you work with property investors?

Yes — we regularly deliver furnished-rental fit-outs designed to maximise yield and minimise void periods.

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