Best office pods in the UAE
Comparing pods properly comes down to five things, and once you know what they are you can judge any quote in front of you. Below are those five checks, the suppliers you are likely to be quoted by in the UAE, and every one of our own prices so you can put us straight up against them.
Six models, one configurator
Every FocusPod has a glass front and rear, built-in wheels and adjustable levelling feet.
FocusPod Solo
AED 17,900 · Configure this model ↗
FocusPod Solo Plus
AED 21,600 · Configure this model ↗
FocusPod Duo
AED 21,800 · Configure this model ↗
FocusPod Team
AED 34,900 · Configure this model ↗
FocusPod Meet
AED 36,900 · Configure this model ↗
FocusPod Max
AED 42,200 · Configure this model ↗
The best pod is the one that fits your room
Capacity, footprint and the job the pod has to do decide this far more than a brand name does. A one-person booth beside a bank of desks and a four-person room for client calls are different products with different budgets, and a pod that is right for one is wrong for the other. So start with the room, then apply the checks below to whatever you are quoted.
Five things worth checking on any quote
1. The acoustic number, measured the same way. ISO 23351-1 is the international standard written specifically for pods. It gives a single speech level reduction figure in decibels, and Class A means 30 dB or better. Ask for the certificate covering the exact model you are quoted. A decibel figure with no named standard behind it usually describes a wall panel in a laboratory rather than the assembled pod with its doors, seals and vents, and the two are not comparable. Ours is greater than 29 dB under ISO 23351-1 and we will send you the detail.
2. The delivered and installed total, not the pod price. Ask for one number: pod, furniture, delivery, installation and tax, for your actual address. A headline price with freight and installation still to come is not something you can compare. Our prices are published, and the written quotation adds the rest before you pay anything.
3. The warranty, in writing, before you order. Ask what is covered, for how long, and who pays for labour and transport on a claim. A warranty length with no terms attached tells you very little. Ours is five years structural and electrical, and the terms come with the quotation.
4. The real lead time to your building. If you have a date to hit, get the production, shipping and installation window in writing rather than a general indication. We will tell you straight whether your date is achievable.
5. What the price actually includes. Ventilation, lighting, power and furniture are standard with some suppliers and extras with others. Two quotes only become comparable once you know what each one contains. Ours includes ventilation, dimmable lighting, power and an occupancy light as standard.
Who else you will come across in the UAE
A plain list of the suppliers you are likely to be quoted by, so you can see the shape of the market before you start. We have kept this to things that are stable rather than specifications and prices that move, and it is worth confirming the current detail with each supplier.
| Supplier | How they sell | Prices published | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| FocusPod | Direct | Yes, every model | Six models from one to six people, greater than 29 dB under ISO 23351-1, five-year structural and electrical warranty. |
| Mute | Direct | Partly published | Regional supplier with named case studies across the Gulf. |
| BAFCO | Through its furniture business | Partly published | Established office furniture supplier carrying several pod ranges. |
| Urban 411 | Direct | On request | Dubai supplier with a comparison tool on its site. |
| Kellso | Direct | On request | Publishes a general guide to buying pods in the UAE. |
| Framery | Through regional channels | On request | Long-established brand, reachable in the region through partners. |
The column worth dwelling on is the third one. Quoting only on request makes comparison harder and turns a simple question into a sales conversation. We would rather you knew the number before you spoke to us.
What is included as standard
Every FocusPod arrives with laminated glass front and rear, layered acoustic insulation, adjustable ventilation, dimmable LED lighting with adjustable colour temperature, power and an occupancy light. Speech level reduction is laboratory tested at greater than 29 dB under ISO 23351-1, the international standard written specifically for pods. Every pod is covered by our five-year structural and electrical warranty.
There is no separate charge for the black or white exterior or for the standard interior palette. Other exterior colours use the displayed upgrade price, and a custom interior colour is priced per pod. All of it is listed separately as you build, so nothing arrives as a surprise on the quotation.
See it properly before you decide
Take a look inside. The film below walks through the Solo, the most compact model in the range, and the 3D configurator lets you turn any model around, change the finishes and try the furniture layouts. If you would rather be walked through it, we will do a live video walkthrough of the pod you are considering and answer questions as we go.
Why people buy from us
We publish every price, we sell direct, and we build each pod to the configuration you approve rather than to a catalogue. Our range starts at AED 17,900 for the one-person Solo and runs to AED 42,200 for the six-person Max, with furniture and installation priced separately so you can see exactly what each part costs.
You can build the whole specification in 3D, see the price as you go, and change your mind as many times as you like before anyone asks you for anything. When you are ready, the written quotation confirms delivery, installation and tax, and nothing is payable until you approve it.
Common questions
Which office pod is the best?
The useful question is which pod is right for the number of people, the room and the budget in front of you. Work through the five checks above with whoever you are considering and the answer usually becomes obvious quite quickly.
Are expensive pods quieter?
Not reliably. Price tracks brand and sales channel as much as acoustic performance. The comparable measure is the ISO 23351-1 speech level reduction figure for the specific model, which is why it is the first thing on the checklist.
Is a cheaper pod a false economy?
It can be, and the places cost usually comes out are panel density, ventilation capacity, glazing specification and the seals around the door. Those are also the things that decide whether people actually use the pod, so ask about them directly.
Can I see a FocusPod before I order?
Yes. Turn any model around in the 3D configurator, watch the product films, and if you would like to be walked through it, we will do a live video walkthrough of the pod you are considering and answer questions as we go. Send us the room dimensions beforehand and we will talk through how it fits.
Are the front and rear both glass?
Yes. Every FocusPod has glass at both the front and rear. Standard glass is clear. Optional PDLC privacy glass can be selected for the front only or for both the front and rear.
Can I move the pod once it is installed?
Yes. Every FocusPod has built-in wheels and adjustable levelling feet. Raise the feet to move the pod on its wheels, then lower and adjust them to level the pod in its new position.
How long does a pod take to arrive?
Pods are made to your approved configuration, and the written quotation confirms the production, shipping and installation window for your address. If you have a date to hit, tell us early and we will be straight with you about whether it works.
Start with your own room
Measure the space, count the people who will use it, and decide whether it is for calls, focused work or meetings. Then build a configuration and see the price. It takes a few minutes, no payment is needed, and you will have a real number to compare against anything else you are quoted.